Dedicated to the craft of songwriting. Writing, producing and mixing for 20+ years.
I'm a native of Chicago, where I come from a talented family of entertainers and entrepreneurs. In my family tree there's; Larenz Tate ( Love Jones), Janelle Monáe (Dirty Computer) and producer, London On The Track. I'm skilled at what I do and I can write your lyrics, hooks or produce and mix your tracks or EP. I have a catalog I can refer to, of fully mixed beats ready for vocals if that's more convenient. R&B, pop and rap music are all my strong suits and usually what's playing when I'm driving around the city.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Languages
- English
Interview with Marc Terrence Tate,"Flynstone"
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Starting in 6th grade when a music teacher taught our class how music is created. I have been recording 20 plus years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Very rhythmic soul easy going excellent communicator
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Home studio, Studio One Professional, top plug ins from Universal Audio, Waves, Izotope and Acustica Audio
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, producing, writing lyrics, top lining
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My very first album of 10 songs that I wrote, produced engineered and performed all the tracks on my own. It was recorded way back in the 90's on a VS 880 and a Shure SM58 mic. Everything came naturally with a few references to Mix magazine to get the technical aspects of recording.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished an Afrobeat to add to my catalog of beats.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I'm new to Soundbetter.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Either way is fascinating and a joy to experience.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Do my best
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Hearing the end result and being impressed by what is possible with consistent practice.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Customer: What artist do you want to work with the most? I always tell them: you are!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That artists and producers aren't business savvy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How do you feel? Because mental and emotional frame of mind can be heard in the music cater to your current state of mind and use that. What is the end goal? An EP or single? A career or hobby?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be honest about your level of discernment. Know the songwriting process. Not many will know a real hit record when one is presented to you. So trust in my experience.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, head phones, electric guitar, keyboard and massive hard drive
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Drake, Janelle Monae', Summer Walker, Jhene' Aiko and Gunna because I'm a fan of the music
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Never stop learning as much as you can.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B/Soul, HipHop, Trap, Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is consistency.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I attempt to raise the bar with every production.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I write and produce music everyday.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The Weeknd, Lucky Daye, Gunna, Brent Faiyaz, Wale
I was the Producer Mix Engineer in this production
- Beat MakerContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
no more than 2 revisions are typically necessary, but available for an additional cost upon request. Regarding mixing or producing, no overnight turnarounds unless rates dictate urgency. No refunds
- Totally in the box
- Studio One Professional
- top plug ins from Universal Audio
- Waves
- Acustica Audio
- Izotope etc.
10 percent off all services for 1st service
