i'm a producer, writer and vocalist based out of san francisco, CA. i love producing pop, hip-hop, soul and electronic records! my songs have accumulated 4.2 million streams in total, and my music's been featured on NCIS: Los Angeles as well as Spotify editorial playlists! let's work together to take your track to the next level!
San Francisco-based artist and producer AIR APPARENT makes exuberant electronic pop that invites both escapism and self-discovery. born in Atlanta, Georgia, he grew up on Bollywood and Hindu spiritual music, early 2000s Atlanta rap, and explosive nu-metal. since releasing his first tracks in 2017, the independent Indian American musician has swiftly gained buzz for his expansive take on EDM that draws from influences like James Blake, Mitski, Kaytranada, and Jai Wolf. after landing placements on Spotify’s Beats of Tomorrow playlist and making his live debut at last year’s Joy Ruckus Club 4 festival, AIR APPARENT released his debut album, Chromatic, in august 2022. on the ‘80s electronic-influenced project, AIR APPARENT captures the highs and lows of a romantic relationship and steps into a bolder, more colorful era.
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119 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerified (Client)This project with AIR is incredibly high-quality. I’m so happy we’ve made a track that’s worthy of being a hit. Working with him is always a joy.
check_circleVerified (Client)A pleasure to work with on a very cool project , look forward to more :)
check_circleVerified (Client)He is kind and handles work clearly!
His music is amazing, and I always want to work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedAIR APPARENT was such a pleasure to work with! He was able to take my ideas and thoughts and create the sound that I was envisioning in my head. He is an extremely talented producer and super easy to communicate and collaborate with. I really appreciated that he was open to working on edits together rather than on his own. AIR helped create a song I am proud of and I will definitely work with him again!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with AIR APPARENT was a great experience! He has a unique moody sound that I love & it was easy communicating with him. Everything was addressed and worked on in a timely manner.
check_circleVerified (Client)As always, a great experience working with Neil! Highly professional and knows what he wants, it's a pleasure to be a part of his music.
check_circleVerified (Client)Always a pleasure! I can't wait to hear more music in the future!
check_circleVerified (Client)It was amazing to work with Air Apparent! They were super professional and make awesome music! Looking forward to working with them again!
check_circleVerifiedVery talented and efficient! Really enjoyed working with Neil. He’s great with communication and you’ll definitely be very happy with the music you make with him.
check_circleVerified (Client)Great manners, accurate direction, a client I'd love to keep working with.
check_circleVerified (Client)Worked with AIR on multiple projects and he is always great to work with! Songs are awesome and he is always clear and respectful about what he wants. Highly recommend working with him if you get the chance!
check_circleVerified (Client)always a pleasure working with AIR! super clear notes and efficient communication - doesn't hurt that the music hits as well :)
check_circleVerified (Client)Neil is a pleasure to work with! Great songs and communication, and he provides specific notes that makes the feedback process a breeze. Would recommend anyone working with him!
check_circleVerified (Client)I had a great experience mixing &mastering AIR's 3 songs.
I enjoyed working with him, and the songs were professionally recorded and produced!
check_circleVerified (Client)Great to work with as usual!
check_circleVerified (Client)5/5 stars! The music is amazing and it's always a pleasure to work with Neil!
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AIR was a pleasure to work with! He was very clear about what he wanted and provided clear and thoughtful notes throughout the process that made it easy for us to complete the song.
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A kind and generous client. It was great working together on a good project!
check_circleVerified (Client)It was such a pleasure working with Neil on this song! He had a great arrangement of a great song which made tracking a blast. You have to work with him if you are lucky enough to get the chance!
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His songs are charming. His way of working is neat and always makes me want to collaborate with him again!
Interview with AIR APPARENT
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: A lot of different styles at this point: indie pop, dream pop, EDM, dance, K-pop, R&B, and ballads!
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I pride myself on bringing strong sound selection, quick communication, and warm energy to help your creative ideas shine.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An album for my artist project
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Krysta Youngs is a killer songwriter and vocalist!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver something we're both proud of - no matter how many iterations it takes
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be candid and exhaustive with feedback - I work ego-free!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: James Blake, Anderson .Paak, Purity Ring, Japanese Breakfast, Louis Futon, Mitski, KAYTRANADA, Al Green, Chet Baker, Ta-ku, Vampire Weekend
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I've produced a few songs for clients and friends, building from scratch and taking inspiration from provided reference tracks or building off existing demos.
I was the Producer, Songwriter in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $700 per song
- RemixingAverage price - $1000 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $400 per song
- Beat MakerContact for pricing
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $350 per song
3 revisions included free once we've aligned on the direction, $50 for additional revs
Mixing and mastering for $150 additional
Lots of feedback back and forth!
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