Voice over artist

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I worked on making a radio commercial for Slam 1005.1fm, one of the leading radio stations in Trinidad. Slam 1005.1fm completed a commercial focused on schools in the Caribbean working alongside artiste and school children. Right now I have to complete a commercial for a restaurant with authentic west indian cuisine.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on publishing another Demo to distribute, also I just completed a promo for my clients mix tape. Proud to be the intro voice for Artiste in the Caribbean.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise quality work, professionalism, 1-2 business days and or rush orders are made in a timely fashion.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: (Q)Do you produce all your work? Answer: No I have a producer that produces my work Can you give me a free sample (A) all samples are pre-recorded on www.soundcloud.com/nikkigthevoice. You do however get a free drop base on your order which is a dry read Q. Do you write A. We require the client to have their own script outline, but If we have to make up the script it's included in the price.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Smooth easy listening voice, versatile and soft spoken

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: I am inspired by Starblu production and 3.0 commercials that produced my work and also produces beats for artist. My most favorite artist in the voice over world was Don LaFontaine.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Not at the moment

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because my work is digitalized and you can only use it via media, email, tv, radio etc.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I like the flexibility of having to work from home or in a studio. I can make my own hours base on the client's request and that there are no current restrictions as far as my work being a 9-5. This career is enjoyable because I get to be creative using my voice around the world.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That I produce my work, but I do have a producer hired to complete all projects. Also that I am the voice of Private Ryan's mix and sound british.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What tone would you like my voice to sound What music would you like behind the vocals The ad is it hype, mellow or a mixture of both what's the deadline date Do you need a female voice only or mixture Do you want fx or dry vocals Correct pronunciations of names, places or anything that's unsure

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Reviewing your script is very important to make sure you don't waste time on editing and it minimizes the time you spending going back and forth with the graphic artist and the voice over artist. Knowing what you want to bring forth in your commercial is key, so you will need to know which music you want behind the vocals, to bring out concept.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Mic, laptop, portable recorder, generator to supply power and a portable recording studio :)

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I have been in this profession for approximately 8 years, currently a Radio host for an online radio station Boomstation NY

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is mainly soft spoke, but hype per request with an american, british, english, caribbean accent.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I am willing to work with any artist willing to engage with a voiceover artist, especially with their intros. I would like to work with Janet Jackson, Bebe and CeCe winans from Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin some of the top artist in the Soca, Hip Hop, R & B, Gospel and World music but not limited to any genre.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring my effortless charisma, soothing tone, speech, professionalism and accent.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make sure you Eq your work properly, sound should be on point, not too much fx when you produce (depending on the clients request) and make sure it is easy on the ear. Try to come as close to the client's request as possible. Don't be afraid of constructive criticism if someone wants to add value to your work.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Soca, Reggae, Hip hop, Gospel

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: On a commercial project I would have the client email me their script / flyer. review the script, make edits and confirm the client's vision. Then I would voice the script, review my work for errors, clean up the vocals and send to the producer for the final edit, adding music and effects. All work is sent via email / per request, reviewed by client to confirm acceptance of completion.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a home studio which consist of my equipment for recording my voice: Studio Mic, headphones, interface, laptop and a pc, equipped with the softwares to record and edit my vocals.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I voice commercials, ad, dj drops, radio station id's, stingers, intros for musicians, producers and I also host events, and host for tv/ radio station personality.