Pro Artist & Audio Engineer

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

A: The Biggest misconception of me is that I only make or work on hip-hop music only. I work on a wide variety of music Genres not only Hip-Hop.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What kind of music do you listen to? (Genre) How long have you been doing music both professionally and non-professional? What are their expectations for the song mixing, mastering, and arranging. What's Their Budget? I like to work with my clients and see what's the most reasonable agreement we can come to as far as finances go. Do you see yourself doing music in 20 years?

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

A: Don't Be Afraid to ask me things about songs or to ask for certain aspects of the song you want emphasized. I look at the process as a collaborative process and the more I know about specific the better I can deliver accurately.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Computer, Mic, Speakers, Apollo Twin Quad, Standalone Power Generator. (Enough to Make Music)

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I'm new to this site & haven't had the chance to work with people on SoundBetter but I am looking forward to networking and working with you all.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working a Rock Album, a solo Album, & a Wu-Tang album set to be released soon.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: BOTH, why? I was fortunate enough to learn in the transitional phase of Analog and Digital, so i learned the best of both worlds. Honestly I pride myself on using them as a team like "salt & pepper" they work well together. With a combination of both analog and digital I'm able to bridge the gap between the old and the new creating a sound well deserved to the music Industry.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: Look for the highest quality mix and master also I'm very easy to work with and flexible with prices as long as its reasonable. You want to take your mix or song from where its at to where it needs to be I'm the guy. I have a high attention to detail so look forward to revisions and feedback.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The ability to be apart of the creative flow and process of a new Era of Sound and Music being created.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Versatility I adapt my style according to the project I work on, I'm not the cookie cutter engineer who deals with every mix the same with the same presets (no disrespect to those who do). I treat every new project as a new journey and give them the devout attention needed to bring out the best in them.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: YOU CANT FIX A BAD RECORDING IN THE MIX AND YOU CAN'T FIX A BAD MIX WITH A MASTER!!!

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

A: Hip-Hop, Rock, Rap, R&B, Pop Some electronica and EDM

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Song Writing Have over 20 years of experience writing songs for multiple genres, Second would be Mixing and Mastering.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Creativity, Uniqueness, & Clear Sound.

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

A: Linkin Park, Nirvana, System of a Down, Wu-Tang, RZA, Supreme, Tupac, Nipsey hussle, Dr. Dre, E-40, KRS-ONE, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, Joyner Lucas, J-Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Royce 5'9, Avril Lavigne, Outkast, Timberland, Aaliyah, Xzibit, Godsmack, Staind, Damien Marley, Bob Marley, Nelly Furtado, Nonpoint, Rob Zombie, Missy Elliot, H.E.R, Rihanna,

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

A: Song Writing, Recording, Mixing & Mastering, Artist development and Mentoring on Studio and Recording Etiquette. Song & Vocal Arrangements as well as Beat Arrangements.