80s 90s Synths / Keys funky

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

A: Currently I'm jazzed to have released my first album of original songs on VINYL called "Funk Punk." It includes 12 new songs. Since my music was recorded & produced specifically with those vinyl vibes in mind, it's a perfect fit to release on that format & I'm pretty thrilled with how it all turned out.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently recording lots of original music that I drop on Spotify regularly!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love building tracks & creating music! Making something from nothing is pure fun.

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

A: That I will work my hardest to make sure their vision is realized. I'll work quickly & as a team player who's there to support them & help them create the music that excites their soul.

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

A: Make sure whoever you hire is the right fit for your music. Listen to their song samples...do you like what you hear? Is it similar to the style of music you're creating? In my case, my playing style is very vintage 80s, so if you want that type of vibe on your track then I'm your guy.

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

A: Ensoniq VFX synth, Linn Drum machine, Yamaha DX7, Akai MPC sample & a sweet sounding acoustic guitar.

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

A: I was on stage at age 6 singing in my parents family band. Music has always been my life.

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

A: I have a few...Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis would be amazing! Their 80s albums with Janet Jackson, Alexander O' Neal & so many others is pure magic. If the Pointer Sisters were still around, I would have loved to work with them. They had some fun & funky dance tracks I can't get enough of. Thomas Dolby, Nu Shooz, Scritti Politti...

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is more. It's very tempting to go crazy & layer ten thousand things when creating your masterpiece, but every track you record can potentially steal from another. Too many ingredients mess things up. Meat & potatoes baby....meat & potatoes.

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

A: 80s / 90s sounding pop, funk, RnB & soul

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Reason 14, Yamaha HS8 monitors, Akai MPK controller boards, tons of vintage synth plugins including Arturia & Roland cloud that I run through an old analog mixing board & a Roland Jupiter-X synth to round things out.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog! Luv those 70s / 80s vibes.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Fun, funky, groovy & gorgeous

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When a client comes to me with a song, I listen very carefully for what's missing...what isn't there yet that I can add that will compliment the track.

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

A: Prince is my main inspiration! I love his catalogue of music & am constantly inspired by it. Also Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have had a huge impact on me. Have to mention Thomas Dolby as well...his comical style mixed with funky grooves & sometimes thoughtful lyrics is very similar to what I do.

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

A: Vintage 70s, 80s & 90s synth / keyboard parts