18 y/o artist from Colombia, Edwin José Collazos, most know as "Flambo", beginning his music production journey when he was 6 years old, self taught musician, learning how to play guitar, bass, drums and keys. His style is very diverse, always trying to explore nature at its highest, with textures, lush chords, etc. Innovating on new musical styles
I offer song-writing, beat-making, and production services. I have been making music for over 10 years and I have worked with remarkable artists from my region,
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
Interview with Flambo
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am proud for working in "Chiki Bunnies Town" by Baskiat, I produced a couple records and I feel that is a really solid project.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on an album that I want to release in 2024.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I think that both can co-exist
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to create something that will have an impact in people.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like that I can create worlds within songs, using emotions and dynamics.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Beats should be treated like music and not just beats.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What sound are you looking for? What is your purpose with creating the piece?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Do not focus on the commercial side of music, just create something that represents your identity.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A guitar, a tape recorder, my laptop, my midi piano, and a mic.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started when I was about 7 years old, and since then I have been perfecting my craft and finding new ways to create something new.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe it as a natural sound, music that involves nature and expresses a human experience.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Skrillex, due to his versatility between genres and overall his production skills.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always be conscious about how the sounds you use make you feel, and how can you mold certain sounds to achieve what you want to express.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work Latin Urban, Reggaeton, Trap/Hip-Hop, and Afrobeat.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is production in general, starting an idea and taking it to a professional level.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I always strike to bring emotion to a song, to make the listener feel what the artist is trying to express, whether it is from a lyrical perspective, or a sonoric perspective.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually start by creating textures that can bring feelings to a song, then I build around those ideas to find the structure of the song and where I can take it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have an AT2020 mic, a Scarlett 4i4 interface, and the Iloud Micro Monitors.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Skrillex, Aphex Twin, Fred Again, Dominic Fike.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I make beats, finish productions, and songwriting.
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $50 per song
- Game AudioAverage price - $100 per day
- ProducerAverage price - $50 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
I usually allow from 3 to 5 revisions depending on the project, and it is usually turned around a week.
