Session Vocalist

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

A: My latest release in June 2020, is called, Prince Fatty featuring Shniece in a Disco Deception. Singing songs from the greats of the 50's up to the 70's, was a highlight of my career. With such high standard of artist's to follow, interpreting the songs right, and nerves for my first EP release, the pressure was on, but I loved every mintue of it.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working on a solo album and other collaborative projects, whilst writing for sample packs, I aspire to attain a publishing deal in the near future.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog, It is how all the best classics were made, and that sound can still be found and used through analog sound today.

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

A: That it's easy, when in fact, session work and vocal production requires implementing research and using skillful application and technique.

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

A: H.E.R. Inspires me with her multi-instrumentalist talent, and her lyrical content. I believe learning is a big part of why I'd want to work with H.E.R. Being mentored and encouraged by someone I respect, would be life changing.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: To be warmed up, but relaxed when voicing and always sound check the levels before recording.

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

A: All really, Reggae, Jazz, Soul, R&B, House, Pop, Dubstep..

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Vocal Interpretation.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When creating written session work, starting with a melody helps to find the mood and direction of a song, Then moving onto lyrics to shape and complete the storyline. With Session work, Starting with a brief is important to emulate the style, genre and technique needed for the particular sound of vocals, When Mixing, balancing harmonies and lead vocals is vital to create the right sound. When tuning, The interest is to produce a realistic version of the vocal, while keeping the voice in tune, but this sound does depend upon the clients preferences.

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

A: Please give me a detailed brief of the direction, the purpose of your project, and what I can do to help.

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

A: To help their musical vision become reality.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The freedom.

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

A: Q. Whats your quickest turnaround? A. A demo is sent to you within 2-3 days, excluding any adjustments made, but the whole completion phase, would take up to 5 days.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Are you prepared to pay an 50% upfront fee, before demos are released? Do you have a clear Musical/Vocal Direction, Genre and Idea? Do you have any Midi/Vocal Demos for reference, if not, do you have another song for reference? Can you send me the instrumental/backing track? Are there any changes you'd like to make?

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

A: I have been singing since I can remember and have been actively performing within the industry for 12 years, music is my life.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Soulful

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A diverse range of style, and a vocal sound that is distinguishable from another.

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

A: Norman Whitfield, Prince Fatty, Undisputed Truth, The Temptations, Pointers Sisters, The Jones Girls.

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

A: Session Vocals, Features, Editing & Tuning Vocals.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a valve microphone and use Protools to Edit, Mix & Tune.