Looking for an experienced and passionate pianist with over 10+ years of experience? How about a nominated positive & influential rap artist? I am an accomplished pianist with experience in Gospel, CCM, Soft Rock, R&B & Hip Hop. I have also released two Christian Hip-Hop albums.
CHSN (Chosen) is a critically acclaimed musician, nominated recording/performing artist and producer based in the DMV. He has collaborated and partnered with organizations such as FCA Baltimore, The Cave Inc., Nazarene Baptist Church, and Compassion Commission. CHSN is on a mission to share the gospel through music and media. He founded God or Nothing Entertainment in 2017 which consists of a stellar team of award winning artists.
Need an emotional piano for a new song, cover song or even just for backing? I'll add it to your track!
I have over 15+ years of experience as a musician/director/band leader and rapper. I can give you that feel that you're looking for! I started classically trained, afterwards I ventured into gospel. I have background in R&B, Hip Hop and Contemporary Christian music. I love giving music that emotional feeling that brings out the best in a song.
My aim as a pianist/artist/producer is to bring positive music that uplifts and encourages the listener. While I believe every artist has a right to express themselves, I do not collaborate with projects that are explicit ie: has cursing, talks about drugs, sex and alcohol and/or degrades another human beings worth.
Let's talk about your project today and get you that sound you're looking for!
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- English
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check_circleVerifiedSo glad to work with CHSN, very talented and gifted rapper and lyrics writer, not only he is very professional he is also true gentleman..
This man of God has a creative ear for music. I have worked with him on my first 5 projects and was completely blown away with his creativity.
From tracks that required multiple voices on a chorus, all way down to how the song fades out, this man knows what he hears ! I have watched him personally grow in engineering throughout my first 5 projects and his skill sets seem to improve with every song he works on. There’s the gift, and then there’s the anointing. This brother is anointed !Absolutely amazing engineer! Has a ear for what each track needs and is very professional! I highly recommend one of the best,does all work with a spirit of excellence!
I love collaborating with CHSN! He's such a skillful, inspirational, and creative artist. We've done a few songs together, and I always leave with the feeling that the music we've made is going to transform someone's life! He's also helped me on a number of my mixes. Can't overstate how knowledgeable this guy is. Looking forward to working with him again and again.
I worked with CHSN for several years now. The man works with excellence and love. If you want something done right you should hit him up. He will have you're project sounding better than you dreamed it would be.
I have worked with CHSN for years on various songs and projects and his work has been beyond stellar. Most recently I collaborated with him on making the "God is Greater Than Album" in which he produced many of the tracks as well as mixed and mastered the album that came out sounding great and is picking up a lot of traction. One thing about CHSN is that he does not settle for mediocrity and will put the necessary work in to make sure the quality of music is top notch.
Collaborated with Chosen on a song titled God Did. It was a remix which included myself and several other artist. The song can be found at dreezmusic.com. He did an outstanding job with his verse. He sent his verse and a reference verse so I could get a feel for how he wanted it mixed. I was able to work with him to get the verse to sound exactly how he wanted. Song was great and his professionalism and unique approach was a pleasure to experience.
Interview with CHSN (Chosen)
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: How long have you been playing piano? A: Over 16 Years Q: How long have you been rapping? A: Since I was in middle school Q: Where do you get your beats? A: I make them myself.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I depends on the project. Most of the time I study the type of music I'm working on and then practice. After I feel like i have a grasp on what it is I'm trying to accomplish, I find a reference track and then make my music according to what the reference track is and then add my own flavor to it.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked with a Christian Hip Hop artist on a 32 song mixtape as a mixing and master engineer. He gave me creative freedom with the mixing, so it allowed me to try some of the plugins I acquired and he loved everything. It was a lot of songs but the end product was amazing.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I’m currently working with a Christian singer in her first EP as a musician, producer and sound engineer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Boomfox Productions
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, most of the VST’s out now a days are great emulations of the analog hardware (and it’s cheaper).
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give you my best. If there is something you don’t like, I will work hard to meet your expectations.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love the creativity in it all. I love making something out of nothing and the freedom that comes with it.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: None.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: 1. How soon would you like the project completed? 2. What genre is the song? 3. What is the song about? 4. What are you looking for in a musician?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Look for someone who has experience. If you don’t like what’s done make sure you let them know and offer constructive feedback.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, Keyboard, Mic, audio interface, studio monitors.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Ive been playing for over 15 years. I started off playing classical music in high school. and then transitioned to gospel. After awhile I started producing my own music (hip hop/rap).
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Gospel & R&B
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Pharrell Williams. I love how he embraces being unique and also how he challenges himself to be better.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your ears and the emotion you’re feeling. If you don’t feel it, no one will.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I mainly work on Gospel/Contemporary Christian music and Hip Hop/Rap.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing the piano.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A unique perspective on any given song. I bring emotion and professional musical insight on how to take the song to the next level. This could be through sound or even arrangement.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I currently have a home studio. I have an Apollo Twin, Shure SM7B mic, JBL 305 monitors.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Kirk Franklin, Mozart.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Work for hire musician. Mainly with church events.
I was the Pianist, Rapper, Producer, Mix Engineer in this production
- PianoAverage price - $150 per song
- RapperAverage price - $200 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $400 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- YouTube Cover RecordingAverage price - $200 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $200 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
Up to 4 revisions. Turn around time is 7 days.
- Roland FA 06
- Apollo Twin
- Logic Pro
- Studio One 4
- Maschine
- Shure SM7B (Mic)
- Native Instruments Komplete
- Toontrack EZKeys
- JBL 305 studio monitors.
Contact me and we can talk about what deal's are available! Deals may vary depending on the type of service being offered and how big the project is.
- New Music Video! "The Worst Hurt"Jan 09, 2023
Back in September I released an album with a fellow CHH Artist titled "God Is Greater Than". From that album we made a song speaking on Church Hurt which a lot of people have gone through. Well we decided to do a music video on that song and it's doing great! Click the link to see what we had to say about church hurts ----> The Worst Hurt" Music Video
