Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My own artist project.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: everything that I do. sing, write, produce, vocal arranging, vocal mixing.

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

A: Ryan Leslie's "MZRT album. I produced two songs on there, "Designer Pain" & "The Wood". the reason I'm proud of this is because I used to watch Ryan Lesli'e in-studio videos on Youtube, religiously. Just thinking of the day I would work with him or say that will be me one day. And It came true. I produced the two main songs on his project that gave people the nostalgic feeling of Ryan Leslie's signature sound and mix it with a little bit of me, and it made a whole new thing. I was the producer of the two songs.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I have tried both but I would say digital because I can work faster and more efficient.

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

A: To always be on time, to always deliver high quality & you will always have something different than what everyone else has or is doing.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The freedom to be me.

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

A: How do you get your drums to hit/knock like that? I say, "It's a trick of mine."

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

A: That it is easy or that it's weird.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What exactly are you looking for? Be specific.

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

A: Please know exactly what you want.

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

A: My laptop, my external drive, my samson graphite USB keyboard controller, a USB mic and my incase bag to carry it all in.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Unorthodox, tasteful, smooth but hard-hitting. Nothing but feels.

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

A: Pharrell Williams. I say Pharrell because of his open mindedness to fresh & new sounds of music. His wisdom of music and just his overall being is really dope and influential. I think we would create some magic.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Go with what you feel, not with what is expected or what has already been heard.

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

A: R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Dance, Electronic, World, Experimental, Instrumental

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring personality. I bring a lot of character and excitement, movement. Memorable melodies and accents. I bring the song home, give it the appeal that makes people fall in love with a particular sound and/or part. I also, Just bring something different. Maybe a different bounce, different patterns.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It depends really. Sometimes I may start with a melody or some keys. Maybe some drums, or a loop and build on it. It depends on th e feeling.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup is small. Home setup is iMac, Axiom Pro 49 & Propellerhead Reason 8.

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

A: Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Teddy Riley, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, Robin Thicke, Ray Charles, Jordan Bratton, Rey Reel, Hit-Boy, Prince, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, DANJA, John Mayer, James Fauntleroy, 1500 or Nothin', etc.. I could go on for days.

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

A: Most common work I do for clients is Music Production, Beatmaking, Vocal Arrangement, Songwriting.