Michael Charles on SoundBetter

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.

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
- Soundbetter fee will also be added to the total to equate to listed pricing.

Please, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

Languages

English

20 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients

Endorse Michael Charles

by Brett A.
Verified
MC was clear in communications, he attended to my deadline and delivered as discussed. I'd highly recommend MC to future clients. Best
by Tim S.
Verified
Next Job complete, Michael is great. very professional and great to work with.
by Daniel T.
Verified
Honestly so stoked on the vocals Michael provided. Super quick turn around and pristine quality. Nothing but good to say.
by Vernon W.
Verified
Michael was amazing. He asked what was needed and delivered it Great communication and professionalism. This young man is the real deal. I will definitely work with him again.
by Jason C.
Verified
Very nice outcome to a simple track that is now been transformed into a banger! Michael took this to the next level, no doubt his credits makes sense because his skills are next level! Appreciate the lyrics, tone and passion put into it!
by Tim S.
Verified
fast & quality work. Thanks a lot!
by Danny Harris
Verified
Michael'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.
by The Groove
Verified
Really good professional and fast quality deliver!
by LaFelix
Verified
Quick turn around.
Awesome work.
Highly rated

Cheers dude
by GoldPlatina Engineering
Verified
Amazing artist, gave me exactly what i was looking for. 10/10
by Sam Jacob
Verified
Michael is a talented artist, very professional. It was a pleasure working with him and made the process so easy. Couldn't recommend enough!!
by Brae Gromek
Verified
Great MC. Delivered his verses in a timely manner and they were super high quality. Will definitely work with him again.
by Mitch
Verified
Fast, professional and a great writer. Very talented rapper. Will use again for sure.
by Quentyn
Verified
Created exactly what I was looking for, at first try! Amazing skills and great to work with!
by Stephen
Verified
SUPER Quality!! Great communication, and only desires to bring your vision to life. 11/10 would recommend to anyone!
by Berni
Verified
great working with him!
by Fabian Reifarth
Verified
Michael was great to work with, awesome flow and also brilliant technical quality.
by Ryan Svendsen
Verified (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.
by Mark Summers
Verified
Great 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!
by Courtney
Verified (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.