Singer | Songwriter

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I have my solo career, as a Pop Singer, here in Brazil. I sing (and write) Pop/Funk. I also continue working with electronic music, this has never stopped, and never will.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! When you mix these two worlds, you take music to another level.

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

A: I will always do my best, I never deliver something if I am not 100% confident with it! I will always be honest if it is something I can work with.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: There are many things that I love about my job. First, the fact that I can work with anyone, regardless of distance. Being able to work online, to communicate, is one of the priviledges of doing what I do. I also enjoy working from home, recording in my home studio, it makes the process a lot faster, rather than depending on someone else. And last, but definitely not least, I love working with creativity. Using feelings, emotions and experiences as the base of my daily work is one of the best things about being a songwriter. We get to express our feelings and connect with people.

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

A: How long do I take to deliver my work. Usually the idea comes within 2 days, but the final work can take up to two weeks, depending on how complex it is and how long they take to give the final call.

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

A: The classic "ok, you sing, but what do you do for living?" People don't take singers seriously, we always have to prove ourselves. I think that this is in the music industry in general, but with singers people tend to look at it as a dream, not a career.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My vocals. I have a strong voice, I can make it deeper/stronger or sweeter/softer. I have this slight roughness in my vocal chords, which I learned how to control and only use it in my favor, and I think that's a strong skill. I love songwriting and I do believe I am good at it, I write all of the songs that I release, ut my my voice came first in my life and I have been studying singing for a long time now, so it is definitely my strongest skill.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Ableton Live, Tascam microphone, Focusrite interface and a noise reduction pannel.

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

A: Always be specific about what type of song you want. Send as many music references as you can. Communication is everything! And don't be afraid to say you don't like something. We are in this to make good music, and it must feel good for the costumer. If you are not confident about it yet, make sure you say it! You must feel confident with the music you are going to release.

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

A: Microphone, computer, headphones, speakers, and cables, of course.

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

A: I started singing when I was just four years old, with my father's band. When I was thirteen I started writing my songs, and at the age of fifteen I recorded my first album. In 2015 I encountered the electronic music world, and fell in love. I felt like finally there was a space for my music, since DJs always need singers and songwriters. I have been working with DJs ever since, featuring or just freelance songriwriting and singing.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Very pop vocal, with r&b touch.

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

A: Oh... so many. All of the artists I mentioned previously, for sure, but also some DJs, like Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Zedd, Marshmello, DJ Snake, Khaled, Chainsmokers, Alesso... the list is infinite.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always work with your truth and be great at what you do. When you are talented and remain focused in what you love doing, people will value your job. Keep up and never give up.

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

A: Pop and electronic.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Most of the times the client sends me an idea of an instrumental base, from that idea I write the lyrics and melody, record it with a guide vocal, and send it to them. This process takes about a day or two. After they approve the idea, then I record the final version, with backing vocals, and send it to them. Sometimes clients don't have an instrumental base, so I write the song from scratch, with the chords and everything. But in this case, they have to be very specific with the musical reference that they want, such as the mood, for example. If they only want me to write lyrics/melody, and not sing, then I always ask them to specify if it is going to be a male or female singer, because this changes the whole writing process, including gender and vocal range.

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

A: Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Tove Lo and Zara Larsson.

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

A: I mostly sing and write music, both lyrics and melody.