Songwriter and producer for The Hotel sound engineer for GGWAV
I’ve been songwriting and producing songs for well over 15 years and helped many up and coming UK artist make their starting journeys.
Proficiency in sound recording, mix and mastering.
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Interview with The Hotel
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I just aim to get to know as much about you and your work. What you are looking for and the best way we can achieve it.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Let’s talk! Discuss your ideas, what you hope to gain what you like don’t like. Communication is key To the success of your project.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook, Focal speakers, Maschine, midi keyboard and a mic.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 14 years in the music game!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: It’s been described as chill mostly but depends more on what I’m making.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Dpat has been the most recent artist that I’ve wished to work with as he has a great unique sound that I really like.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Volume! A lot of people feel it needs to sound loud straight away. The reality is that process happens later when you have completed the song and happy with how it’s sounds recorded. Making it louder is where mastering come in to enhance the sound.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mostly Hip Hop & RnB are my go to sounds but have always branched our to help my creativity.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is Songwriting but have spent many years in studios across the world and lessons on how to develop.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Direction, creativity l and flow. As I have developed my own sound I can say I also add a part of my identity from what I like to hear.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to mix things from time to time. Mostly lay down the template for a song and then begin to songwrite. When the writing is complete and vocals recorded I revisit the instrumental to see what elements can be added changed to enhance the listening experience.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use Apple Logic Pro alongside Akai and Native Instruments. Focal Speakers for the best reference. Rode NT1A
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Inspired mostly by the Neptunes early in my career but went on to develop my own sound.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting, production, mixing and mastering.
1 Week Turn around but will have more significant focus as project approaches completion.
- The Neptunes
- The Weeknd
- Jay Z and Kayne West
- Rode
- Focal
- Logic Pro
- Akai