Alternative hip hop Songwriter

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't be afraid to experiment. Music production is a creative process, so it's important to be open to trying new things. Don't be afraid to experiment with different sounds, instruments, and effects. The more you experiment, the more you'll learn and the better your music will become.

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

A: I am inspired by a wide range of musicians and music production professionals, including Kanye West, Andre 3000, Machinedrum, SpaceGhostPurrp, and Three 6 Mafia. These artists are all incredibly talented and innovative, and their work has pushed the boundaries of music in different ways. Kanye West is a master of sampling and beat-making, and his music is always sonically interesting and challenging. Andre 3000 is a gifted lyricist and vocalist, and his work is both playful and thought-provoking. Machinedrum is a pioneer of electronic music, and his work is always experimental and forward-thinking. SpaceGhostPurrp is a unique voice in hip-hop, and his music is often dark and atmospheric. Three 6 Mafia is credited with popularizing the Memphis hip hop sound, and their music is raw and energetic.

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

A: I've been writing music since 2015.

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

A: I would like to work with Andre 3000, Danny Brown, and Childish Gambino on a high-energy space-themed song with driving bass and synths.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Consultation with the client, Contract Agreement, Talk production, Research the topic, Start Drafting Demos, Send for client approval, Recording Final Track Brainstorming: I start by brainstorming ideas for the song, including the topic, the mood, and the sound I want to create. I might take a walk, listen to music, or read poetry to get inspired. Chord progression: Once I have a general idea for the song, I start working on the chord progression. I might play around on the piano or guitar until I find a progression that I like. Melody: Next, I start working on the melody. I might sing or hum the melody until I find something that fits the chord progression and the mood of the song. Lyrics: Finally, I start writing the lyrics. I might start with a few lines and then fill in the rest, or I might write the lyrics all at once. Once I have a basic structure for the song, I start revising and editing. I might change the chord progression, the melody, or the lyrics. I might also add or remove sections of the song. The songwriting process is often iterative, and I might go back and forth between the different steps several times. I don't always follow this exact process, but it gives me a good starting point for writing songs.

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

A: I am proud of the Deep Cleanse! Music Video that I screen-played and directed. Working with a diverse group of creatives for the love of music was epic. It was a 12-hour shoot with months of preparation.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on an extended play titled "Oh, What A Strange Place" it leads you through Colorado's Pikes Forest to Bison Peak where Wizard summons the upper world for a ritual ceremony of renewal. A Deep Cleanse!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Whatever enhances the artistic flare of the music. Every project is unique in detail and plan of implementation.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: What I like most about my job is telling the story of humanity through music.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your intentions in the music you make?

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

A: Sharp Sheers, Magnesium Block Fire Starter with Flint & Striker, Water filter straw, Apple Ultra watch + phone set, Solar Charger

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A white-collar worker with a laid-back creative work flow.

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

A: Alternative Hip Hop, House, Experimental EDM, Afrobeat

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is not "being bound by convention". Being able to plan ahead but improvise on spot.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: What I bring to a song is high energy, punch line bars, and eclectic vocal arrangements.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My project studio is equipped with Logic and Pro-tools we use AKG K52 headphones, Soundtoys, Scarlett Solo interface, Mackie CR3-X 3-Inch Professional Studio Monitors, and MXL 990 mic. Apple Mac Book Pro 14inch with Apple M2 Pro chip and a 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores. The Recording A Studio is equipped with Main Equipment: ​Slate Raven Mti2 Core Station x2 Avid HD Native 16 HD IO (AD/DA) Mac Mini M1, Big Sur Digital: Pro Tools Ultimate 2022 (PT Studio in B and Lair) Antares Auto Tune Pro Waves Soundtoys 5 Fabfilter Slate All Access Melodyne Essentials Preamps: ​ Library (Studio A) Classic API VP26 (8) Hairball Lola (2) Universal Audio LA-610 mk2 Focusrite Red 7 Avalon AD2022 API 512c Great River MP-500NV (2) Microphones: ​ Neumann U87ai Neumann KM184 (2) Neumann TLM 103 Manley Reference Cardioid Royer Labs R121 Stellar CM6 Tube Condenser Golden Age Project R1 Active MkIII Ribbon Electrovoice 636 see more on studio site.

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

A: The most common work I do for clients is songwriting based on the project's needs. Also, I use my voice to demo tracks or add to the song. Brainstorming ideas for songs Developing chord progressions and melodies Writing lyrics