Nelson (Nellz) Kyle

Music Producer/Engineer

Nelson (Nellz) Kyle on SoundBetter

I'm a very experienced engineer who has worked with many major label recording artists. I have produced and engineered records in multiple genres. My main focus here is to assist clients in getting the best product possible. I can perform any task necessary to achieve a professional product. Please let me know how I can help you.

I got my start in the industry over 10 years ago interning for Dallas Austin. From there I worked my way up to studio engineer and also began producing my own music and working with artists. Shortly after I partnered up with a Florida based production team known as "The Agency". Our work took us to LA and I have been here ever since. Over this time I have developed a very well rounded set of skills. I'm able to tune vocals, mix, edit, arrange, and produce full records. In the 10+ years in the industry, I have worked in every capacity possible. Working hands on with artists is my speciality. I can perform any task in the recording/editing spectrum. I'm not the cheapest, but my steadfast belief is that quality work pays for itself. I am here to provide you with the highest quality work possible to help bring your projects to life. Please let me know how I can help you, even if its not in the job description. I also have an audio engineering degree and have experience working with video clients with sound design.

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Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Interview with Nelson (Nellz) Kyle

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

  2. A: I have a single, "CAB" on Chris Brown's Breezy album. I created the loop the beat was based on and helped with the writing and production of the record.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Fast and Furious, SZA, NLE Choppah, NBA Youngboy, etc...

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

  6. A: Riley Urick, Mickey Shiloh, Jordan (Skimmy) Suecof

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Analog is always the best for quality, but digital will always win for convenience. Also, digital is almost unrecognizable these days, unless you're making music for engineers and producers.

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

  10. A: You will always walk away with the highest quality work I can deliver. I always believe in being the best problem solver in the room. You will definitely want to continue working with me.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: Music is my life. Its all I know. I do this everyday because I love it.

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

  14. A: Do you give the same effort with an A list artist vs. an independent artist? I always give the same effort no matter the project, because I love this and that's the only way I know to work.

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

  16. A: Sometimes I can do things quickly, but you're not paying for the time I spend on the project, you're paying for all the experience that I bring with me. I do quality work.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: What are you goals for the project? What are your inspirations? How can I fit in and help you achieve what you're looking for?

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

  20. A: I'm not the cheapest, but I believe in quality. I get things right the first time.

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

  22. A: The ones I own. It's all I really need.

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

  24. A: I started as an intern in Atlanta for Dallas Austin over 10 years ago in Atlanta.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: Nostalgic

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

  28. A: Drake. I love his writing style and I love hits.

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Keep the top line as the focus of the record. Without a great top line all we have is a beat.

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

  32. A: Rap, R&B, Pop, Latin, and Dance.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Problem solving in the room. Bringing together the best elements to bring the product to fruition. I know how to bring the best out of those I work with in order too achieve the common goal.

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I bring it to life. A producer's job is to complete the record by any means necessary.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: I typically work with writers and artists in writing songs and production. I record vocals, tune and mix.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: I have a 2020 MacBook Pro, Neuman TLM 103, Apollo Twin X, Bae 1073, Tubetech CL1B

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

  42. A: Dr. Luke, Mark Ronson, Pharrell, Timbaland, Michael Jackson, Drake, Future

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

  44. A: These days I typically produce records for clients.

GenresSounds Like
  • Chris Brown
  • Justin Bieber
  • Travis Scott
Gear Highlights
  • MacBook Pro
  • Yamaha Hs5 & Hs8
  • JBL Sub
  • Apollo Twin
  • BAE 1073
  • Tubetech CL1B
  • Neuman TLM 103
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