Voice Talent, Writer (Rap)

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

A: I founded an indie label based in Atlanta, GA a few years back. Our artists were incredibly talented and we tried our best to give them a support system to take off, but it didn't pan out. I'm proud of myself for trying; not every venture will become a success.

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

A: Some engineers I've considered working with, but that's it. I'm a lone operator.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: 1. A strong, defined rap voice that's impossible to imitate 2. Years of writing experience resulting in clever, impressive verses/hooks 3. 40+ perfect ratings from Fiverr clients, 16 on SoundBetter 4. Deep understanding of musicality from an extensive discography as a successful solo artist

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: AKG C414 Condenser Mic, KRK Rokit 5 Monitors, Mac Studio, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2i

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

A: OutKast, Nas

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

A: Hip-Hop songwriting and performances with original lyrics. I've done a few voiceover jobs as well and can deliver a professional tone or modern "cool" voiceover.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Built my own company with co-founders since 2021. Currently looking for my next challenge.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Either works. I'm comfortable with the results I've received in both formats and have songs released that were mastered both ways.

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

A: Whatever I create will be on par with major label talent, and will be better than any other rappers on here. I'm not a bargain bin artist, the prices listed are a deep discount compared to what I typically receive to write songs.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Freedom and self-sufficiency. I'm the reason for my success or failure.

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

A: Can you imitate ________ on this? Answer: no Can you rap my lyrics? Answer: no Can I list you as a feature on streaming services? Answer: ask before doing so, it depends.

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

A: People think rap is easy. It can be, but easy rap usually sucks. We put just as much work into a cohesive album as any of your favorite artists in other genres.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Vision for the track, mood/tone, duration, preferred turnaround, intended audience

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

A: Have a precise idea of what you want your song to be, and give me as many details as possible.

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

A: Harry Potter books, dumbbells, tent, bluetooth speaker...and a phone to get me off the island

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

A: I've been doing this about a decade. I started in spoken word, but didn't fit in since my delivery was closer to Nas than a slam poet. Made the transition to rap and got gradually better as I accomplished major milestones and released albums.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Lyrical emotional rap for people who don't like emotional rap.

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

A: OutKast. Their diverse array of genre influences and mastery of wordplay would present a challenge.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Rapping is voice-acting. If you're not delivering it as if you believe it, the listener can tell.

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

A: Hip-Hop/Rap

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Writing rap verses/hooks, R&B hooks

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Instrumental first, then write entire song based on client's preferred topic.