Earl Detrick

Producer /compose music

Earl Detrick on SoundBetter

I have produced for major recording artists from Motown, Def Jam Island, and other various labels. I'm an independent company called SmuveClassHits Productions which provides live instruments as well as studio-quality.

SmuveClassHits Productions offers diverse music for any genre. My services are to make sure we provide the best quality in sound to our clients. I specialize in live instruments such as upper brass, bass guitar, lead guitar, and keyboard. I also offer sound mixing and mastering as well. You can listen to my recent projects by going to www.deesmuvemusic.com.

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Interview with Earl Detrick

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

  2. A: My last R&B Soul ep,"HERE Ep" was and still is a great album that I'm proud of. I produced, wrote, arranged, and composed everything.

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

  4. A: I'm working on an album called "Cognac Sunset" by Earl Detrick and a EP for L'Jai from Profyle.

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

  6. A: I haven't been on here to see if I know anyone.

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: I utilized both of them but a lot of my clients like to use digital.

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

  10. A: That they would get the best quality from me.

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

  12. A: Creating

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

  14. A: Can they have a different price than what was normally agreed? Not when everything was already set.

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

  16. A: I make it look too easy when it is just loving what I do.

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

  18. A: What would you like to hear coming from your studio sessions? What type of production are you looking for?

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

  20. A: Always look for quality and know your sound.

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

  22. A: Food, my trumpet, guitar, drum machine, and a keyboard.

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

  24. A: I'm still an artist. I've performed in many regions and I've been doing this for over 15 years.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: Very smooth, funky, and laid back.

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

  28. A: Anderson.Paak has a soulful sound that I would like to write for.

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

  30. A: Always complete a song and pronunciation is very important.

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

  32. A: I usually work on R&B Soul music but it varies to all sorts of music.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Writing and producing.

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

  36. A: Whatever is needed. I like for a song to be felt, not just heard.

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

  38. A: It's a day-in and day-out process.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: I have a full room studio equip with live instruments such as guitars, bass guitars, trumpets, and keyboards.

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

  42. A: Live musicians such as Babyface, All of Motown artist, Teddy Riley, EWF, Anderson.Paak, and just a lot of soul and lies artists.

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

  44. A: I provide essential sound quality for all of my clients.

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Earl Detrick - Diggin U

Terms Of Service

I only allow two revisions with a two or three-day turnaround time without mix and master.

GenresSounds Like
  • Eric Roberson & Marsha Ambrosius
  • Anderson .Paak
Gear Highlights
  • Logic pro 10
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SoundBetter Deal

Two music productions for $500. Sale ends May 6, 2020. Live music (bass and lead guitar) is extra.

  • The new album by Earl DetrickApr 27, 2020

      SmuveClassHits presents "Cognac Sunset"! A new soul album produced, written, and arranged by Earl Detrick. Coming this summer!