I'm an American lyricist and producer known for my high-impact rapping, music production, live performance and collaboration. I have independently released over 100 songs, including LPs, EPs, singles and features, while touring extensively, both solo and with a live band. I'm excited to hear about your current project!
My services include vocal features (rapping), beat making, music production, mixing, and music for sync licensing.
Credentials
- 15 years of experience as a lyricist and producer
- Independently released over 100 songs, including LPs, EPs, singles and features under Jackson Whalan
- Graduated from The New School (NYC) with a B.A. in The Arts - Music
- Licensed original music with major brands: Bluehost, Reebok, Champs, Footlocker, Smart Car and more.
- Opened for Talib Kweli, Aceyalone, J Rocc, Michal Menert, Griz and more.
- Toured nationally as direct support for Moon Hooch
- Collaborated with KRS-One Myka 9 (freestyle Fellowship), Lily Fangs, Dave Eggar, Michael Wilbur (Moon Hooch), Mr. Lif and more.
- Featured on 20+ recordings released by other artists
I was born and raised in Berkshire County, on the western edge of Massachusetts. There were very few examples of hip-hop artists from my rural hometown, but the music made its way into my life when I found CDs that belonged to my older brother. Inspired at age 11 by The Score by The Fugees, Illmatic by Nas, and other late 90s hip-hop, I forged a path not previously traveled by any white kid from The Berkshires.
My rapping is socially conscious, intelligent, forward-thinking, emotional and lyrical.
My production is described as classic hip-hop, boom bap, pop, eclectic, jazz-fusion, R&B and electronic.
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Credits
- Phillip Phillips
- Mr. Lif
- Dave Eggar
- Myka
- Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
- Myka 9
- Kyle Bent
- KIWA
- Marco Chiriatti
- Michael Wilbur
- Honeycomb
- Robby Baier
- Kyle Goldstein
- Lily Fangz
- Technicolor Lenses
- Jade Cicada
- Gravitas Recordings
- Skytree
- Brian Cox
- Alison Larkin
- 5am
- Heiss
- Jules Jenssen
- Lex Rush
- Gi Major
- Ian Stewart
- Ian Evans
- Viktoria Vera
- John Davis
- Jo Jo Mayer
- NERVE
- KRS-One
Languages
- English
- Singer - MaleContact for pricing
- Beat MakerContact for pricing
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerContact for pricing
- Recording StudioContact for pricing
- Programmed drumContact for pricing
- Podcast Editing & MasteringContact for pricing
Typical turn around time: 1-2 weeks
Quick turn around for approaching deadlines
Up to 2 revisions
Additional revisions billed at $40/hour
- J. Cole
- Eyedea & Abilities
- J Dilla
- SSL 2+ Audio Interface
- AKG P220 condenser microphone
- Telefunken M80
- AKAI MPD218
- Dynaudio Acoustics BM6A Studio monitors
- Yamaha Motif keyboard
- Ableton Live + plug-ins
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