Hip Hop artist who has shared the stage with the likes of Drake, Bun B, Curren$y, Maxo Kream, Slim Thug & Lil Flip. I have performed at festivals such as SXSW, Austin City Limits & A3C. My work has been featured in The Source, Hip Hop Weekly, Hype Magazine, Elevator, EarMilk, Hip Hop DX, BET JAMS, MTV & Revolt TV. IG: @mikecharles311
Need a catchy & well versed Hip hop song? I can make your vision come to life!
I specialize in creating catchy hooks, constructing complex rhyme schemes, structuring your lyrics to have a perfect flow & taking songs from a concept or a rough draft to a finished product
I Provide Two (2) Services:
- Features for artists, producers and DJs (I will write & record either a hook or a verse to fit your song perfectly.)
- Songwriting & demo for another artist (I take your concept & ideas and craft it into a finished product.)
Terms of Service:
- All features are uncredited or credited under my pseudonym
- Use of my name on release is NOT permitted unless discussed.
- Minor revision allowed (additional edits will be subject to a variable fee)
- After revisions if the whole song needs to be redone there is a $150 fee (for example if you want to change the cadence or you want a different type of performance)
- No demos or free samples
- Vocal files will be sent once funds are released
Please, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
15 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
Endorse Michael Charles
check_circleVerifiedfast & quality work. Thanks a lot!
check_circleVerifiedMichael's so solid. So reliable. I came to him with a track and general idea and he executed beyond my expectations. Communicative, reasonable, professional, and – most importantly – super talented. I hope to work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedReally good professional and fast quality deliver!
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Awesome work.
Highly ratedCheers dude
check_circleVerifiedAmazing artist, gave me exactly what i was looking for. 10/10
check_circleVerifiedMichael is a talented artist, very professional. It was a pleasure working with him and made the process so easy. Couldn't recommend enough!!
check_circleVerifiedGreat MC. Delivered his verses in a timely manner and they were super high quality. Will definitely work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedFast, professional and a great writer. Very talented rapper. Will use again for sure.
check_circleVerifiedCreated exactly what I was looking for, at first try! Amazing skills and great to work with!
check_circleVerifiedSUPER Quality!! Great communication, and only desires to bring your vision to life. 11/10 would recommend to anyone!
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Michael was great to work with, awesome flow and also brilliant technical quality.
check_circleVerified (Client)Michael sent me two freaking amazing tracks to play on. He wanted some soulful horns and I was happy to deliver. Thank you SO much Michael would love to work with you again.
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Michael, he understood the requirements, kept in contact and delivered high quality recordings long before the deadline. Definitely working with him again. 100% Highly recommended!
check_circleVerified (Client)Michael gave me such a great vibe to work with, was an absolute pleasure! Looking forward to working together again :)
Interview with Michael Charles
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A new project.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. It all depends on the sound you're going for.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To always give every project 100%.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The freedom to express myself. The creative process. Then the reaction you get from the listeners.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Being that im a rapper, that I only have a love for hip hop. But I love MUSIC.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What components make a song great to you?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Give me as much detail as possible to help me bring your vision to life.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Macbook, interface, microphone, headphones, kaotica eyeball
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been making music for well over a decade now. I started out in a group then eventually went solo.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Vintage, with a breath of fresh air.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to do a 90s style posse collaboration with J. Cole, Kendrick & Big Sean. I want to spar with the best and I think we can make a dope song.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Save your files, stay organized, label every track..oh and SAVE your files.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip-Hop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Leadership
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Originality. Raw talent.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listen to a instrumental and freestyle my thoughts. From there I write around what I want to keep.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mackbook 2022, Rode NT2a, Apollo Solo, Kaotica Eyeball, Audio Technica headphones, Yamaha HS5
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: 2pac, Kanye West, Outkast, UGK, Jay-Z, DMX, Biggie, Scarface, Jadakiss, Fabolous, J. Cole
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most commonly, featured vocalist. When you need a hot 16, i'm your guy.
I was the Writer, Rapper, Performer in this production
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $600 per song
- Singer - MaleContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- YouTube Cover RecordingContact for pricing
Revisions allowed. Final WAV files are sent upon approval of rough mix. Typical turn-around time is 7-10 business days. Certain fees may apply for expedited projects.
- Macbook Pro
- Logic Pro X
- Rode NT2a
- Apollo Solo
- Kaotica Eyeball
- Yamaha HS5
