Musician, Producer, Engineer

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

A: To put my ALL into their project.

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

A: Why am I so expensive? Because I'm worth it!

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Create a rough beat around the vocals. Track ALL vocals. Then rebuild the musical bed around the vocals. Then edit, mix and master.

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

A: Honestly... ALL of my projects are a part of me... like my children. They are each unique and special and therefore whether they are huge worldwide hits or local success stories I am EQUALLY proud of them.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My next hit!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. Faster more efficient workflow.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: My clients. They remind me of what it is to have a dream and chase it with all you've got!

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

A: That anyone with a laptop can do it.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your budget because I don't want to work for FREE! ;)

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

A: I am very confident and actually quite arrogrant when it comes to my work. And because of that I will NEVER allow anything of substandard quality to leave my studio because I have a reputation to uphold. So these traits will ensure that your project is something we BOTH can brag about at the end of the day.

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

A: My laptop, a keyboard controller, my headphones, my MPC, and a USB Microphone.

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

A: My career path has always been music and so I have been doing this since the age of 12.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Edgy, Soulful, like the background music for whatever is going on in someone's life at the time they hear it!

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

A: I have worked with everyone from Beyonce to Stevie Wonder to Mariah Carey to LL Cool J and Will Smith so whoever can bring to the industry the similar things that they have provided their fans with will always intrigue me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never put too much in a song. Do not smother it with too much music or vocals. You have to give it room to breathe. You will NEVER be able to understand 22 people talking to you each at the same time... Neither will the person who is listening to your song. #keepitsimple

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: STUDIO A (The Mothership) For Final Recording, Preparation, Mixing, and Mastering of a Commercial Ready Audio/Video Release. Hardware: Icon Qcon Pro X 56-Fader Mixing Console/Control Surface Softube Console 1 w/ SSL4000e, SSL 9000k, British A Class, Summit Audio Grand Channel, Weiss Console, Chandler Console TC Electronics DVR250-DT Classic Effects Hardware Unit Presonus Studio 192 26x32 Audio Interface Presonus Digimax D8 8-Channel Microphone/Instrument Preamp (x2) Presonus Eureka Vacuum Tube Channel Strip (x2) Presonus HP60 Headphone Amp Presonus Central Station Plus Monitor Controller Antelope Audio Pure 2 Mastering Converter Tascam DR-40X Linear PCM HD Recorder Computer: 1-HP Z620 Workstation (Xeon 16-Core 96GB Ram) Phillips 328E1CA 32” 4K UHD Curved Monitor Asus VP229HE 22” HD Monitor 2-HP Z620 Workstation (Xeon 16-Core 96GB Ram) Acer 27” H277HU Gold 2K IPS WQHD Monitor Studio Monitors (Speakers): Sterling MX-3B Reference Monitors Sterling MX-5B Near field Monitors Sterling MX-8B Large Reference Monitors Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofers x2 (Stereo) Yamaha RX479 HD AV Amplifier Rockville Audio RPG122K 12” P.A. Speakers KRK Rokit 5 Reference Monitors (Gold) Cowin SE7 Gold Studio Headphones (x5) SoMi Infinite Black HD Headphones (x4) Monoprice Monitoring System (5.1 Surround) Monoprice Powered Subwoofer Production: Casio Privia PX160 Gold Keyboard Controller Akai MPC Live Gold Production System Numark Mixtrack Pro II Gold DJ controller Numark PT01 Scratch Gold Turntable (x2) Gemini MM1BT DJ Mixer T.C. Helicon Voice Live Touch Vocal Processor Presonus Studio2|4 Audio Interface Akai XR20 Drum Machine YRG1000 USB Midi Guitar Controller Behringer MiniMon800 Monitor Matrix Korg Nano Kontrol2 Kat KTMP1 Drum Percussion Pad Sound Module Akai MPK Mini Plus Keyboard Controller iRig Keys 2 37 Keyboard Controller Additional: Benq TK800M 4k Projector (120” Curved Screen) Sony PS4 PRO Gold 4k Edition Gaming Console ION Tape2PC Dual-Deck USB Cassette Deck STUDIO B (The White Room) For Live Recording, Mixing, and Mastering of a Solo Artist/Group/Band for Commercial Audio Release. Hardware: Icon Qcon Pro 40-Fader Mixing Console/Control Surface Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 18-Channel Audio Interface Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Focusrite Trakmaster Pro Mic Preamp/Processor Behringer Xenyx Control2USB Studio Controller Sterling 8-Channel Headphone Amplifier Art TPS II Tube Microphone Preamp Art MPA Gold Tube Preamplifier System Behringer RX1602 Rack Mixer (x2) Computer: HP Z620 Workstation (Xeon 16-Core 96GB Ram) LG 32QK500 32” White 2K QHD IPS Monitor Sceptre 24” HD Monitor Studio Monitors (Speakers): Rockville APM5W Studio Monitors Rockville APM8W Large Reference Monitors Rockville TM150W 4-Way Stereo Monitors Polk Audio HTS-12 Powered Subwoofer SoMi Infinite WhiteHD Headphones (x7) Production: M-Audio Hammer 88 Piano/Controller Yamaha Reface DX Synthesizer Roland XP-30 Synthesizer T.C. Electronics Talkbox Synth T.C. Helicon Voicetone Synth Vocal Processor T.C. Helicon Perform V Vocal Processor TC Electronics Master X Hardware Mastering Unit Ableton Push Controller Native Instruments Maschine Studio Akai MPC X Production System Akai Force Standalone Sampler/Sequencer Akai MPK Mini Mk3 Keyboard Controller Alesis DM10Mk II Studio Pro Electronic Drum Kit Alesis Strike Pro Drum Module Alesis SR18 Drum Machine Alesis SamplePad Pro Sampling Module Alesis Vortex Keytar Controller (White) Behringer Mini ProVS Synthesizer Behringer RD-8 Analog Drum Machine Behringer TD-3 Analog Bass Synthesizer Behringer Poly D Analog Synthesizer Behringer RD-9 Analog Drum Machine Behringer VC30 Vocoder Synthesizer Behringer Crave Analog Synthesizer Behringer Wasp Analog Synthesizer Behringer JT-4000 Micro Synthesizer Presonus Atpm SQ Midi Controller Behringer LMDrum Drum Machine Roland HPD-15 Percussion Controller Roland SP404 MKII Sampler Hercules Inpulse T7 Premium DJ Controller Boss RC-505 Loop Station Amps/FX: Fender Frontman 15g Guitar Amplifier Epiphone Studio Acoustic 15c Guitar Amplifier Bassola 15 Keyboard/Bass Amplifier Line 6 Flextone II Guitar Modeling Amplifier Ampeg BA-150 Bass Amplifier Rocktron Banshee Talkbox Line 6 M-13 Stompbox Modeler FX Pedal Zoom B1X Bass FX Pedal Digitech GNX3000 Multi FX Pedal Additional: Benq HT3050 HD Projector (100” Screen) Sony PS4 LV Edition Gaming Console Xbox Series S Gaming Console STUDIO C (The Red Suite) For Recording, Mixing and Mastering of a Digital Single/Album/Mixtape for High Quality Digital Audio Release. Hardware: Icon Qcon G2 24-Fader Mixing Console/Control Surface Behringer UMC1820 Audio Interface Behirnger ADA8200 Digital Converter Behringer T1953 Tube Mic Preamp Behringer RX1602 Rack Mixer Behringer Xenyx Control2USB Studio Command Center Behringer AMP800 Headphone Station TC Electronics TC8210 Classic Reverb Hardware Unit Computer: HP Z620 Workstation (Xeon 16-Core 96GB Ram) LG 32GN63T 32” Red 2K QHD Monitor Sceptre 55” 4K UHD Monitor Studio Monitors (Speakers): M-Audio AV40 RED Edition Monitors M-Audio BX5 RED Edition Monitors M-Audio BX8 D3 Crimson Monitors Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer OneOdio HD Headphones (x7) Production: Roland Go Keys 61:Red Keyboard Alesis QS6 Keyboard Controller Akai MPK Mini Mk3 Keyboard Controller Akai MPC One Production System (Custom Red) Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Production Controller Behringer RD-6 Analog Drum Machine (Red) Numark Mixtrack Platinum DJ Controller Geminii TT900-BR Turntable Vinyl Player Alesis Nitro Mesh Special Edition Red Electonic Drums Alesis Vortex II Red Limited Edition Keytar BC Rich Incinerator Red Guitar Amplifier Dunlop Crybaby Pedal T.C. Helicon Voicetone Synth Vocal Processor Beat Buddy Mini Drum Machine Pedal Additional: Sceptre 22” HD Gaming Monitor Xbox One S Red Gaming Console STUDIO D (The Dorm Suites) Pro Audio School and 'Do-It-Yourself' Production Stations (4). STATION 1 (Music Production Station) Hardware: Nektar SE49 Pro Keyboard Controller Akai MPC Studio MKII Controller Icon iControl 8-Fader Controller Behringer UMC202HD Audio Interface Rockville Rockmedia 2.1 Speaker System MG900 Studio Headphones (2) Sceptre 24” Curved Monitor MXL-770 Condenser Microphone Microsoft Lifecam HD 1080p Webcam STATION 2 (Music Production Station) Hardware: Nektar SE49 Pro Keyboard Controller NI Maschine Mikro Pad Controller (Maschine 3) Icon iControl 8-Fader Controller Behringer UMC202HD Audio Interface Rockville Rockmedia 2.1 Speaker System MG900 Studio Headphones (2) Sceptre 24” Curved Monitor MXL-770 Condenser Microphone Microsoft Lifecam HD 1080p Webcam STATION 3 (Music Production Station) Hardware: Nektar SE49 Pro Keyboard Controller Novation Launchpad (Ableton Live) Icon iControl 8-Fader Controller Behringer UMC202HD Audio Interface Rockville Rockmedia 2.1 Speaker System MG900 Studio Headphones (2) Sceptre 24” Curved Monitor MXL-770 Condenser Microphone Microsoft Lifecam HD 1080p Webcam STATION 4 (Audio Production Station) Hardware: Icon Platform M+ Control Surface w/ D2 Icon Platform X+ Control Surface w/D2 (x2) Icon Platform B Controller Behringer UMC202HD Audio Interface Mackie CRX3 Studio Monitors MG900 Studio Headphones (2) Sceptre 24” Curved Monitor MXL-770 Condenser Microphone Microsoft Lifecam HD 1080p Webcam Akai Fire Pad Controller (FL Studio) Additinal: Sceptre 65” 4k Teaching Monitor Microphone List: MXL 990 Blizzard Edition Condenser Microphone MXL 4000 Blizzard Edition Condenser Microphone MXL 990s Condenser Microphone MXL 991 Instrument Microphone MXL 2001 SE Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL 2003 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone MXL 3000 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL 5000 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL R80 Ribbon Microphone MXL 870 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 880 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 890 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL V87 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL V88 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 550 Vocal Condenser Microphone MXL 551 Instrument Microphone MXL 770 Condenser Microphone MXL V250 Condenser Microphone (x2) MXL Tempo XLR Condenser Microphone (x2) MXL 910 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 920 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 992 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 2010 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL 700 Vintage Style Body Condenser Microphone MXL Black Widow Studio Condenser Microphone MXL V900 Studio Condenser Microphone MXL V67i Dual Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL DX2 Dual Capsule Cardioid Instrument Microphone MXL CR20 Condenser Microphone MXL Genesis FET Condenser Microphone MXL CR89 Condenser Microphone MXL Aria Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone MXL Tempo SK USB Condenser Microphone (x2) MXL 190 Condenser Microphone MXL 990 Blaze Condenser Microphone MXL 990 Blaze Edition Condenser Microphone MXL V67 Heritage Edition Condenser Microphone MXL Revelation II Condenser Microphone MXL BCD-1 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone (x2) MXL CR89 Studio Condenser Microphone Specialty Microphones: MXL V76t Large Capsule Tube Condenser Microphone MXL Gold 35 Condenser Microphone (+ $20/hr.) MXL CR24 Chrome Studio Condenser Microphone (x2) MXL CR24i Chrome Studio Instrument Microphone (x2) MXL V69XM Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone MXL Trophy Condenser Microphone EDITING DESK 1: HP Z640 Workstation (24-Core Xeon Processor – 128GB Ram) XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro Drawing Pen Display Sceptre 43” 4K UHD Monitor Icon Platform Nano Control Surface Presonus Revelator io44 Audio Interace MXL BCD-1 Broadcast Mic Donner 4” Bluetooth Studio Monitors Nexigo Zoom 4k Digital Webcam MXL 990B Condenser Mic EDITING DESK 2: HP Z640 Workstation (24-Core Xeon Processor – 128GB Ram) XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro Drawing Pen Display Sceptre 43” 4K UHD Monitor Icon Platform Nano Control Surface Presonus Revelator io44 Audio Interace MXL BCD-1 Broadcast Mic Donner 4” Bluetooth Studio Monitors Nexigo Zoom 4k Digital Webcam MXL 990B Condenser Mic OVERRUN DESK: HP Z620 Workstation (Xeon 16-Core 96GB Ram) Sceptre 32” Curved Monitor Mackie CR5-X Studio Monitors Behringer UMC202HD Audio Interface Icon Pro P1 Nano Control Surface Akai MPK Miniplus Midi Contoller SCREENING ROOM/THEATER: Benq TK850 HDR-Pro 4K UHD Projector 200” UHD Reflective Screen Yamaha RX-V683 Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System Sony PS5 Gaming Console X-Box Series X Gaming Console Atari Gaming Console Nintento Switch Gaming Console Nintendo Wii-U Gaming Console Sony Bluray Player HP G800Pro Media Computer Nvidia Shield Pro Streaming Media Player Amazon Fire Cube Reclining Theater Chairs (x8) Directors Chairs (x2)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Production

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

A: All of my clients serve as a form of inspiration. I vibe of off anyone with talent, drive, and heart.

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

A: Record Production, Mixing, and Mastering.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: The missing elements that differentiate it from a random song on someone's hard drive to an award winning hit. And before you ask... YES I have done this before! Lol.

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

A: R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop.