Music producer / songwriter

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: One tip would be never give up on the project your working on. Even when the process becomes difficult or doesn't turn out the way you like. Keep at it or get back to it at a later time. Most times it's just a matter of coming back refreshed so you can now utilize your concepts and ideas in a fresh new way.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I prefer digital because of the better quality and it seems more advanced compared to analog.

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

A: One project I worked on that I'm proud of was several years back. My partner in rhyme and I were in a group. We needed beat production so we included our friend who was also an artist to join our group for the project. The creative process of the project and completing the whole project gave us all new insight on how to get an album done. I'm proud of the project because It gave me in particular, much needed experience that I continue to use today. My role for the project was just being the best possible artist I can be.

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

A: You can guarantee I will put in my upmost best in the creative process of what I can provide for you. To keep it one million with you, you won't be disappointed in the final product.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Everything! In a sense it's not a job to me because I get to do what I love. From brainstorming, bouncing off ideas, finding the right instrument or sound, finding the right words or witty line, they all play a significant part on what I like the most about this job.

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

A: The most common question I get is How long will it take to create the music? It all depends on how much material is being done and also if they're looking for real quality out of the music.

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

A: I'm only limited to producing beats or only limited to writing songs as a songwriter.

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

A: if your skeptical about the work i can provide, check out my samples, my work speaks for itself.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your vision for the music you want for me to provide? What do you want for me to do specifically and what are the details?

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

A: My mic, laptop with Logic Pro, headphones, external hard drive, Dell desktop computer with FL Studio.

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

A: I started writing rhymes in my late teen years as a junior in high school. Eventually when I got out of high school I got in a group with my man. After my college years my man and I were still in a group but decided to release solo projects. As time went by we met up with a couple of friends into music that I learned from to become a a beat producer. After a couple of years went by, I eventually got out the group I formed with my man and became a solo artist. I've been doing music for a total of about 24 years now.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I'd say for the majority of the time my style is mostly boom bap. But I am known for venturing off to unknown territory sometimes, going left field. I do my best to sound unrecognizable on each beat I create. As far as songwriting goes, I tend to be witty, thought provoking, have punchlines and use my imagination a lot.

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

A: I definitely would like to work with Black Milk. I really admire him. The process on how he puts together a project is amazing! His production is always on point and he has his signature sound which can't be compared to anybody. I feel like he is really slept on and not given enough credit as an emcee also.

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

A: I usually work on Hip Hop music. That's where my strongest attributes lie. But I can also branch of into other genres of music if needed.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I believe my strongest skill is being my eclectic self. Just being as original as possible.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring my signature authentic style to a song. So rare to the point you can't really pinpoint me to any other out there.

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

A: Other musicians or music production professionals that inspire me are 9th Wonder / Kayne West / Large Professor / Pete Rock / Black Milk / Big K.R.I.T. and Oddisee just to name a few.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I Usually start with an idea or concept and then start from there. Most times though I just fiddle around with the equipment and instruments I have and come up with something that way.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm in the process of collaborating with other artists. I'm also in the process of working on a project that's about 40% done and I'm searching to have guest features on.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup is basically made up of my Dell desktop computer / FL Studio / a Mac laptop / Logic Pro / a Mic and an Akai mpk mini 2.

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

A: The common work I do is making beats for those in need of originality and something rare. Also writing for others who need songwriting help.