Singer/Songwriter/VocalProduce

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

A: I am proud of Meghan Trainors:Thank You Album. it was my first crossover experience and i wrote a song about friends with her and my actual best friends. It was so grateful to be apart of such an amazing artists album and to have it go Platinum just put the icing on the cake.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Disney

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

A: J. Que Smith- Amazing songwriter I've worked with so many times and have known for so many years. He has taught me so much as well as been a great friend.

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

A: That you will love what you hear. and it was sound like a million dollars once I'm done.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That i was chosen to do it. Not everyone has this ability. but I'm beyond grateful that i was chosen to use it at the level I've been able to do so.

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

A: That it is easy. People believe because it is a gift and that i carry around with me all day that it should be priced at the value they believe it is. Respect the gift if you would like to use it.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you have a budget? What do you plan on using the song for? How soon do you need it done?

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

A: Know that I am a professional. I am not a newbie, i am not a has been, nor am i free. You are going to get quality work and it is going to sound amazing. I put my passion into everything i do. i don't care how much money your spending or not spending. i care how good it sounds. Just respect that i deserve what i deserve if you want what you want.

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

A: NS10, Neumann U87, Avalon Compressor, Apollo, New Macbook Pro.

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

A: I initially was an artist that wrote who became a songwriter who sings very well. Ive been singing since i could talk and I've been songwriting professionally for over 10 years now.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I am the urban toppling over a pop beat that you can play in the car with your family without fearing it won't reach them. I bring it all together so well. you don't really know what genre your listening to... you just know it sounds like ear candy.

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

A: i would love to work with Celine Dion. she is an idol of mine. her vocal execution, passion and performance always get me! She is a true singer.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Do what you feel, don't think so much.

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

A: I work on all genres, i have been known for R&B but in the last 2 years since signing with Disney, i have been doing a lot of Pop and country.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: other than my voice,Melody is my strongest skill

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: i bring passion and professionalism , i make you believe what i am saying through my delivery and execution.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like to find the concept of the song first to know what i am going to talk about and visualize a story, then i do some melody passes and a lot of the time i find words within the bubbles and write the song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a few studio set ups that i use but i prefer my setup with The Neumann U87, Avalon Compressor, and NS10 Speakers

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

A: Lauryn Hill, Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughn, Etta James, James Fauntleroy, Jazmine Sullivan, Dixie Chicks

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

A: I Am a Songwriter who sings majority of my demos, Vocal producer, Vocal arranger, and i also help produce the music.