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Interview with DeMarco 275
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I work on an album called Unlawful Entry that had guest appearances from Styles P & Scarface that sold units world wide in the ballpark of 30k which is impressive as an Indy artist.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am currently working on a new EP that should drop by the end of summer 2020.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Tony B, he is a very soulful singer that gave me a very good bridge at the end of a song I created.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, I am purely a writer and artist so I am not involved with the technical aspect as much but my team makes sure you are delivered the most high quality sound and light mix upon delivery
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise is that you will get 1000% energy, and work that will galvanize your fan base and make them want to rewind. I pride myself in creating memorable verses and infectious choruses.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The ability to be creative and express it on multiple levels in different genres. Also the anonymous aspect as a ghost writer and helping another artist succeed behind the scene.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What are your accomplishments? I tell them abt numerous songs with industry artists, writing wise and on myself. Appearances in multiple magazine s such as XXL, Source and Right On. Touring with rap greats such as T.I., Lil Wayne, Jeezy, Young Buck and many more. I have years of experience in the industry.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That because I am a highly skilled rapper it can not translate into hit songs in this era. JCole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have proved this remains the bar of excellence in music.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What feel are you lookin for for this particular song? Is there a rhyme pattern or style you have in mind to use? What is the topic? What audience are you aiming to make grab with this song?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure to send an impressive beat so I can provide you with the proper verses and hooks to grab the attention of labels and new fans.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take my laptop, mic, cellphone, an outfit and a pen & pad.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is a musician. I have been recording and writing for over 10 years. I have done songs with Styles P from the LOX, Scarface, EPMD, Maceo and many more.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my style as very versatile, but a East Coast/Midwest mixture with my voice, patterns and delivery.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Jay-Z, as he is the pinnacle of the lane I am in. But a purely hip hop perspective and business.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: One tip I would share is for artists to thoroughly practice their verses, hooks etc before recording. It makes it a smoother process then writing then reading off the phone from my experience.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I generally work on Hip-Hop, Trap, and Soul. I am open to all genres of rap.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is wordplay, I consider myself on the level lyrically of the best list of rappers one could name.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a dope Midwest/EastCoast vibe to a song over any kind of track that will make listeners rewind to catch the wittiness of the lines.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically can write a verse or two with a few hours plus a catchy hook. I then record and send off. It is all about catching the vibe of the song.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record at Patchwerk Studio in Atlanta GA which is a hub for platinum artists to record.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Musically I was inspired by Nas, The Notorious BIG, Fabolous & others. My lane is highly skilled lyricism and witty punchlines.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I write for my clients 8, 12 to 16 bar verses for hip hop, boom bap and radio friendly club songs also.
