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I have worked with Gwaash, one of the biggest artists in Kenya.
I produce afro music as my main genre. Apart from that I have produced a couple of R&B and Hip Hop.
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Languages
- English
- Swahili
Interview with Jojay Bless
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on a song called Out With The Boys (OWTB). I just like the overall creativity from the artists and co producer. I took part in making the instrumental and also did mixing and mastering.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An acoustic version of a song called Out With The Boys.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. I can have almost all analog equipment in a box.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To fulfill their vision to the best of my knowledge and understanding.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating something new. Listening to creative ideas from artists.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What was your initial idea? Do you have any new perspective other than the original idea? Do you have a reference? What is your budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Collaboration is key. The process should not be one sided.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, headphones, monitors, microphone and sound card
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Making beats and mixing & mastering. I have been doing this since 2019.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Afrobeats infused with a little bit of genge which is a genre in Kenya.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Rema. I love his unique style of vibe in songs.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Afrobeats Hiphop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Instrumental composition/beat making
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Life
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Get a song from an artist and have them explain and envision what they want their song to sound. Work on the song with the artists vision and adding my touch to it.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dave Pensado Jaycen Joshua Sammy Soso
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Instrumental composition Mixing Vocals & instrumentals
- Beat MakerAverage price - $300 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $50 per podcast
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song