Smilus Music

Production-Mixing-Mastering

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Music Producer with over 20 years of experience. Mixing & Mastering Engineer. Keyboardist. Vocal Producer. Logic Pro Expert

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Interview with Smilus Music

  1. Q: How would you describe your style?

  2. A: Mature Afro Caribé. Quality music for a mature audience.

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

  4. A: Damian Marley because he’s the most versatile of the Marley family. Rihanna, well because she’s Rihanna 😎

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

  6. A: Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good. Know when to move on in the process of creating music.

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

  8. A: Soca and Reggae

  9. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  10. A: My knowledge of harmony and experience as a professional keyboardist.

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

  12. A: An experienced ear from being a keyboardist for some of the world’s greatest singers and performers.

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

  14. A: For production, I typically start working on the drums and build from that. Sometimes it’s a harmonic progression but even in those cases I’ll record the basic idea and then work on drums and percussion next. The vocals are usually perfected in the last stage.

  15. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  16. A: Logic Pro, MacBook Pro

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

  18. A: •Mixing & Mastering •Vocal Production •Vocal Editing

  19. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  20. A: Digital. I've always worked in the digital domain so I'm most comfortable there.

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

  22. A: I received a BA from Berklee College of Music and gradually transitioned into music production. Performing on keyboards and producing for over 20 years.

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

  24. A: Bob Marley, Burning Flames

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  • Im back! 😎May 29, 2025

    Let’s work together. If you need help finishing your soca or reggae tracks. I may be able to help you. Looking forward to collaborating on great Caribbean music!