Vocoder Papi / Singing Robot

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

A: I'm really proud of my project "gouttee" I really took my time and smoothed it out until I was done. I performed, wrote, Produced, Mixed and Mastered everything myself. Its really one of my proudest moments.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently working on my follow up to my first project which is called "de Plus", my new single "H2O" is the lead single off the project.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital

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

A: That we will deliver a great product at the end that's worth loving.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to express and collaborate in a world of feelings.

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

A: How do I layer my vocals? What tone or key should I be in?

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Explain the message and sound you going for? What are you attempting to achieve this era or project?

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

A: I'd say that this is journey like a marriage and we gotta co parent to make things for our child aka "the music".

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

A: TC Helicon, Mac, iPhone, Keyboard and Mic

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

A: I've honestly do this as a side job/passion project. It took me about 3 - 4 years to really develop my sound and then go through training as a singer and the producer. A lot of people don't know this but before I started I was a drummer.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would say my music is mostly sad with a shimmer of hope or light. Like its dark but I seem to climb out the hole gracefully every time.

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

A: I would honestly love to work with Dawn Richard and PARTYNEXTDOOR all on one record. Those people are my muse of why I create the art that I do. I wish Aaliyah was alive her self titled album holds a huge part inspiration for me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Not to over think it. Be free in the process. Eveything doesn't have to be bop or a slap. Sometimes we need a feeling.

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

A: I usually work on the R&B, Alternative R&B, Pop and Electronic Records

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is creating Melody's and creating a distinct cadence.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring mystery and hybrid structures that seem familiar but into the future. I'd say I'm great for a ballad.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I write alot everyday, there is always a thought of lyrics. I record melodies in my Apple Voice Notes App Alot. Production always starts with a bass line following the drum and then we build it around that.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Mac, Mic, Logic Pro X, Many VST's, Splice, Auturia Keyboard and TC Helicon

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

A: Aaliyah, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, James Fauntleroy, Dawn Richard, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Timberland, Brandy, Britney Spears, Rodney Jerkins, James Blake, The Code, Bryan Cox, Bjork and Imogean Heap.

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

A: Most common thing I do is Background Vocals, Alternative Melodies, Mixing, Songwriting and Co Producing