Ricky Mayne on SoundBetter

I'm here to make your music pop.

Hi there! My name is Ricky, I'm a music producer/songwriter with over 8 years of experience. I have interned under a famous producer duo Stargate, collaborated with Eurovision contestants Lake Malawi and ghostwrote a bunch of dance tunes for EDM producers.

I'm also specializing in sync licensing, working with companies who have placed their songs into Marvel, DC, HBO, Valorant, Apex, League of Legends, etc.

Feel free to message me anytime, I'm open to any ideas and collaborations :)

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

27 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

Endorse Ricky Mayne

by Mark S.
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Always a fantastic outcome working with Ricky, he is a music production genius! Great communication, fast work, top quality, a true pleasure!!
by Mark S.
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Ricky's productions continue to be highly professional sounding with the best in musicality applied to them. Ricky always delivers on time and with a friendly warmth in all of his comms - which is a real pleasure. 100% Most Highly Recommended!
by Mark @SCORCCIO
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Ricky continues to amaze me and his work is always pro sounding, with the very best in communication too!
by Mark S.
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Ricky continues to impress and he delivers some well planned and professionally executed productions, always on time! Great work yet again and more tasks to come from here!
by Mark @SCORCCIO
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Another very successful experience working with Ricky, he has great musicality and highly trained ears! More work is coming!
by Mark S.
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Ricky's musical skils and attention to details are always impressive, great working with him and looking forward to the next projects!
by Mark @SCORCCIO
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Ricky was amazing to work with, musically skilled with great comms and timely delivery. Definitely working with him again!
by Pat (Lucas Butler / PROMI5E)
Verified (Client)
Ricky was super easy to work with, a real professional with an exact idea of what he needed.

Can 100% recommend working with him!
by Will W.
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Ricky is the MAN! Great stuff all around.
by Dené
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Ricky is amazing!!! He provides great quality beats and is very professional. I will definitely be coming back for more beats in the future! I trust his ear for good music!
by Alan B.
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Ricky did an incredible job making exactly what I wanted! Excellent quality, very fast. Will 100% work with him again!
by Meruyert R.
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Great job! Exactly what I needed. Ricky has done the beat very fast👍🏻 Highly recommended!!!
by Stacy B.
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Ricky is amazing! He is so quick and has great communication skills. He pays very close attention to detail and makes sure he takes the time to answer all of your questions. Will definitely work with him again!
by Daniel
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Was a pleasure to work with.
by Austin Leeds
Verified (Client)
It was great working with Ricky. Great vocals, production, and communicaton. Thank you!
by Tailan K.
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Ricky knows what he is doing and he is doing it very well. He writes good music and I like that. Knows how to please a listener 10/10
by Michael T.
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I liked the first job Ricky has done for me, so I came back for another proposal. This guy has a fresh look on sounds. Definitely recommend!
by Timur T.
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Found an incredible beat made by this talented producer and managed to lease it for an affordable price. Was a pleasure working with him, everything was done on time and the quality of music he produces is top notch, will definitely work with Ricky again!
by Alex
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Quite impressed with his work he definitely nailed it! a little late on delivery but due to recent circumstances I say its understandable. Cant wait to work with him again!
by Michael T.
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Homie does it quick and with quality! Really coping his work. Definitely will contact this guy again in the future.

Interview with Ricky Mayne

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Delivery time, radio friendliness, quality. I can assure my client, they will get 100% radio ready song in a matter of days (usually no longer than a week) if everything is done correctly.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have worked on a song that ended up going places I did not expect. I was left uncredited, however the experience was amazing
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I have a project with a friend of mine, we do all sorts of music, but I'm also doing side-gigs to keep myself from starvation.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: honestly, no idea
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: D I G I T A L. It's 2019 for God's sake.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: 100% satisfaction
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Freedom to create.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I'm completely self-taught, yet people tend to believe, you can only be a pro if you have a degree.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do you want the end result to be? Are you looking for a commercial release? Do you have any song in mind to help with the structure?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please be as specific as possible, as if you're explaining it to a 7 year old. Provide some references and an acapella (if possible)
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop and speakers, more than enough to make a hit.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Over 5 years at this moment, haven't had my biggest moment yet, but on the way to do great things
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Melancholic, uplifting, moody pop.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Charlie Puth and his incredible voice.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your ears!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mostly pop or dance. Hip-hop has been taking over lately.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melodies
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Fresh sounds, unique ideas and twists, catchiness to keep people listening.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Wish I could describe it briefly, but it's always different, depending on the mood the song and overall vibe
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a very basic studio, with a decent set of monitors and a sound card. It isn't 1980's anymore, you don't need all this super expensive analog stuff.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Max Martin, Louis Bell, Frank Dukes, Timbaland, ILYA
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Produce songs, write lyrics/toplines, make good vibes