Finding diamonds in the dirt

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

A: The Project name is Eli - Anotimp. It is a semi-acoustical HipHop album we have been working for like 4 years . I was the Recording engineer and the main producer on the album . Even the project was not well received by the public due to low marketing the label did for it , it is for sure the most loved project i had the opportunity to work on . i really think we gave a fresh , new perspective on sound for this project .

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Just putting the foundation on a personal Label named "LATE Music" so lots and lots of projects to work on .

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

A: Not yet cause I am relatively new here but I am sure this place is filled with most talented people

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital only , totally recall-able , fast , reliable

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

A: Promise to deliver the best I can , even on production / mix or master .

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The fact that all the responsibility is on my shoulders . Every time trying to get the most out of it . When the client is smiling about the final product .

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

A: Can you make me sound like Tory Lanez ? - Can you sing like tory Lanez ?

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

A: When people are sending mud and expecting pure diamond to get as a result

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: In general asking for reference tracks , will extract al details from there

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

A: To ask for previous work proof before actually hiring.

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

A: A laptop , audio interface , my Beyerdynamics DT770 PRO 250 OHMs, Microphone and Preamp . Really hope to find electricity there :)))

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

A: It all started with rapping on beats 15 years ago . Found the need to produce for myself and the crew I was in . At the end , like 10 years ago , felt in pure love with mixing and mastering .

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Dedicated , Self driven , Proactive

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

A: Honestly , the only 2 artists I am dreaming to work with are Dre and Eminem . Wishing for this since I was a small child .

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Pay attention to every detail , also please leave enough room for the mixing guy to make it better . He will approach it with a different and much analytical perspective .

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

A: Trap , EDM , HipHop , R&B , Rap I may be more versatile then that :D

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I am doing it from the bottom of my heart so I think this is the skill that brings the difference .

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I do bring out the soul from inside the song . Emphasizing the feel of it.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It depends , It is not like a work process . Every time may be different . No track is like the other so each one need a different approach and work process.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I am doing all the work inside the box . Many years of experience teached me that working only in digital world can be faster and more reliable .

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

A: Purely inspired as mix engineer by the one and only : Serban Ghenea . Also by : Dave Pensado / Luca Protalesi / Tony Maserati .

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

A: The most common type of work I am doing for clients is Mixing and mastering but , music producing a lot for different artists