down special

Pro Alt Vocals & Analog Mix

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Hello! My name is Mike. I like to write and produce music. My music includes influences from emo, rap, pop, rock, and r&b.

What’s up, I’m Mike—the producer and vocalist behind the alternative project "down special."

With a degree from NYU in Music Production (Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music), my background bridges the gap between mainstream industry standards and the modern underground scene.

The Experience: My catalog includes collaborations and features across the underground and mainstream, including Shinigami, Smrtdeath, fats'e, and Chevy Woods. Before building my own brand, I cut my teeth behind the boards for the majors. I’ve engineered sessions for artists across Sony, Warner Brothers, and Atlantic, interned under Benny Blanco's former management, and hold a BMI songwriting catalog for artists like Gallant.

The Specialization: If your track needs the grit, drive, or the chaotic energy of modern tracks, I know the exact formula and production quality needed to make it connect with your audience.

Services Provided:
- Pro Vocals, Songwriting, & Toplines
- Full Production
- Mixing with Analog and digital gear

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Languages

  • English

Endorse down special5 Reviews

  1. Review by Trippz
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    absolutely LOVED working with Mike! Don't even know where to begin, such a cool guy.. a very talented writer, one of my favorite co-creations I've been apart of, energy is A1! Really love how the final product came together, such a smooth process and I hope we get to work on more in the future. Would absolutely recommend!

  2. Review by Chase Farley a.k.a. (K A I I)
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    Amazing! Super talented and all around a great person. I always have a blast working together. =). Thank you for letting me help with your vision! 10/10. Always brings the heat!

  3. Review by Chase Farley a.k.a. (K A I I)
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    Super talented and has a fresh unique twist to songs. He is always a great pleasure to work with and I am excited to work more soon! =)

  4. Review by Chase Farley a.k.a. (K A I I)
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    Super talented, great communicator and a great pleasure to work with! Looking forward to working more soon =)

  5. Review by Chris Garcia
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    Great producer writer good song and easy complete professional communication- Mike is first rate!

Terms Of Service

*Half of the payment up front. If a job is canceled after funding, you will not be refunded the first payment due to my time and work put in
* For vocals, you will get fully mixed + tuned plus stems

GenresSounds Like
  • mgk
  • Sueco
  • xaviersobased
Gear Highlights
  • Warm Audio WA76-D Discrete FET Compressor/Limiter
  • Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII
  • Neumann TLM 103
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More SamplesI do nearly everything on these tracks, except the features.
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