Hip-Hop songwriter/performer

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

A: My first CD, titled "Project I: Studio School." It was my first time in a recording studio and taught me a lot. My role was the main songwriter and vocalist.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am finishing up a 7-song EP project titled "A Wildbeat presents TaterTott: A Married Man" which features my kids on a couple of the songs.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I record in digital but prefer the sound of analog, it feels more "lively."

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to inspire my kids to follow their dreams as well.

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

A: That you cannot rap without being vulgar.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What phrases would you like me to use? Would you like the song recorded and/or performed live?

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

A: Be open about what you are looking for. I might not get ALL the details in, but I will get as much in as possible while still being clear.

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

A: I plan to make a living with music. I have been rapping since 2004, after I turned 16 years of age.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A few fans have called me a mix of Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco, which are the three biggest influences on my style.

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

A: Kendrick Lamar. He is involved in every aspect of the song.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: For vocals: EQ before compression, limiter and de-esser.

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

A: Hip-Hop

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I typically bring wordplay, different rhyme patterns and delivery switches to a song.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When I make a custom order, I do some research before writing the piece, sometimes taking notes. I don't do any of the mixing process until my full part in the track is completely recorded.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I run a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OS on a Dell Optiplex 380. The software and hardware I use consists of FLStudio 12, an M-Audio FastTrack Pro interface and an MXL V63MBP cardioid microphone. The recording equipment is not connected to the internet, instead I transfer files via USB drive and a laptop that is connected to the internet.

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

A: Lupe Fiasco, Lecrae, Krizz Kaliko, Alaska Redd, Stevie Stone, KRS-One, LL Cool J, Pamyua, Pharrell Williams, Chamillionaire, Snow Tha Product, Stevie The Blessed, MC Lyte, The Hanson Brothers, Selena Quintanilla, Selena Gomez, Alan Jackson

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

A: Public speaking and performances of original songs.