Drummer, Producer, Beatmaker

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Caro Emerald, Das Bo, Motrip. European stars.

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

A: Not in person, but I am a fan of Dylan Wissing.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Best of both...Analog takes a bit longer but makes it all sound so much warmer. Less clean but more personal. Digital is great. Crazy that people make Hit Records while they are taking a dump.

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

A: Don't look any further, I am your guy! :)

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

A: Kick snare Hi Hat. and 2 sticks. Lets say the sticks are included, I would bring a Laptop and an external ssd. Would I ever come back? Is there food?

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

A: Started playing drums when I was 6. My first gig at 10 with a famous kidschoir in Germany. Played some Gospelshows with touring American Black Gospel Artists who came to Germany. I was 17-18. At 19 I started studying at the conservatory in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Toured all over Europe, got in touch with a couple of great musicians in LA. Worked with the Alchemist, Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest, Walter Afanasieff, Jud Friedman and many others. Now I am 35.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: It is 150% there but comes with a lot of space for the messenger.

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

A: I have been blessed to work with a few of my heroes already. If I had to pick one, I would go all sentimental and say Quincy Jones. The musical genius that guy embodies.......crazy. Also Shuggie Otis for his creative mastermind.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Yes

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

A: As in genre? Most people these days want to hear trap hi hats and Afro Beats. Thats there...But I am also working on an album with an amazing singer from Amsterdam. That stuff sounds like James Bond.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: The backbeat. I love Kick snare Hi Hat, looking at the greatest songs of all time, that is definitely where the money is at. Billy Jean.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I see myself as a servant. The song could be the guest and the artist the supervisor. As long as you make your guest feel at home and comfortable, your supervisor will be happy.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Usually I'd get a call or a text with a request to handle the drum part of a song or to take of a whole instrumental. I would go into my studio and not come out before the artist is satisfied. 10 out of 10 times I will receive a raw demo and a reference track. Recording drums works best with a great guide track.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a small studio in Hamburg with a good but pretty dry sounding room. I love to experiment with old school recording settings. Love the Chandler Redds in combination with the Earthworks preamp. It is not a full sized commercial studio, but we get a lot of great sounds out of it.

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

A: Pretty much every musician is an inspiration to me. As far as drummers, I am a huge fan of Steve Gadd, Stanley Randolph, Chis Dave and Gerald Hayward...and so so many producers: RZA, Just Blaze, Rick Rubin, No ID, Pharrell, and all of them...

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

A: Most commonly I play drums live and in the studio for different artists. I also started making beats on a mpc about 200 years ago. That evolved into making beats and producing songs for a living or side hustle. Usually someone calls me with a request to handle the drum part or make a whole instrumental. I would go into my studio and only come out again when the artist is satisfied