Music Producer & Mix Engineer

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

A: One day Tech N9ne Reached out to me and asked to work on a track together. This was huge. Produced a song called "Move Back Right Now" Based on an original track of mine under the alias "TEKO". I was honored to work on this track alongside vocals and production by HU$H and SEED. Also.. Bigger stuff I can't talk about coming soon!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A 4-tracked single of reggaeton for my "Dimitrix" Project, Featuring Raquel Castro, Tommy Royale, and Don Ryvcko.

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

A: Ashley Yoon is amazing! I've worked with her on a commissioned track for Artlist's Original section. Angelic vocals.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. Although analog has amazing sound and style to it, I always refer back to the "Vibe is king" rule.

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

A: I am always honest. I won't take any job I can't do, And I rather lose a job than tell a lie.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Since I've started producing professionally full-time I don't feel like I am working. I can't ask for something other than that 🙌

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

A: The most common question is "Can you make it sound like ___?". The answer is usually yes. Unless it's some random sound the OG artist doesn't even know how to recreate.

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

A: The biggest misconception about producers is that they are some kind of magicians. We work so hard bringing an idea to life and the client level is such a big variable.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What's the highest you want to reach and what's stopping you from reaching it. We live in the internet age. The question is not "Are you able to do it", it is "Do you want to do it".

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

A: Don't base your Idea on the demos you hear. Usually, by the time that the production is done, the producer had progressed far more. I suggest finding a producer who has the same vision as you do. They are usually an artist too.

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

A: 1.A laptop with Ableton Live. 2. A mic ..That's it actually.

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

A: 10 years ago I opened up FL Studio on my computer cause some DJ friend told me I could write tabs in it. I had no idea what I was doing but I never stopped producing until now

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Eclectic, Melodic, Experimental; but in a good way.

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

A: Unknown Mortal Orchestra. His sound is just amazing and the writing isn't like any other one out there. It sounds like Ruban has his own way of thinking and I would give a lot just to be a fly on the wall.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: "Vibe is king"- It doesn't matter how well your song is technically made. If it lacks a soul, a vibe to it- the song lacks 80% of its potential.

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

A: It's always a blend of Pop/Electronic/Hip Hop. This is basically what pop is nowadays.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Since day one, I have never experienced any difficulty when it comes to writing the melody down. I have a good ear when it comes to notes.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I like to maximize the texture of the genre/style. I see a lot of producers failing at being precise with the client's idea and I honestly believe I am good at it.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It's usually 1-2 Days of sketching the idea. Then a week of production, and then a month of really finishing out the production and mix. I sometimes master works, But it's usually if it's solo stuff.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Nothing super complex really. Two Dynaudio BM5 MKii monitors, AT-M50x Headphones, Apollo twin USB, Ableton live, and a PC basically. I am a minimalist.

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

A: I love all the weird stuff actually. I am a huge fan of Cashmere cat, I love how his style is so organic and complex but poppy at the same time.

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

A: I produce a lot of Royalty Free and Commercial use products. I work with Artlist.io for the Artlist Original Section. Also, I am currently producing albums for clients here in my studio.