The Escape on SoundBetter

Producer and Mix Engineer with over 10 years experience in some of London's best studios

I have been a producer and mix engineer in London for over 10 years, working in professional studios, with anyone from local bands to international artists. Having my roots in London's grime and R&B scene, I went from crafting beats for some of the UK's hottest rappers in my bedroom to working across high end studios on international dance tracks, R&B albums, luxury commercials and much more.
Throughout this time I've honed my abilities to create at an industry standard every time, pulling on my experience to make productions that bring YOUR vision to life. I work at a fast pace and can have your song from ideas to full production in a very short time frame, whilst still taking time to sweat over the details and make sure your idea is treated with care.

Services:
- Production (from scratch/demo to full production)
- Mixing (industry level mixing, ready for mastering)
- Mastering (adding that final touch, delivering radio/streaming ready files)
- Editing (track comping, vocal tuning etc. - the boring stuff so you don't have to)
- beat making (a playlist of instrumentals you can choose from)
- songwriting (I can help with the idea stage, both music and lyrics)

Let me know about your project and how I can help bring your vision to life.

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Languages

English

2 Reviews

Endorse The Escape

by Josh Asafo
One of the easiest going mixing sessions I've had. He was super easy going, and always working to serve the music. This is the biggest thing I take from people in the industry. Highly appreciated and would fully recommend.
by Laurence G
The Escape is the kindest most personable and professional producer-artists we ever ever had the pleasure of working with. He always looks after our productions and talent. Highly recommended.

Interview with The Escape

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Lost Boys for The Escape was a labour of love which I put my heart and soul into composing and producing.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A lot! I have a few artists projects I'm working on that are at different stages, some at the early concept stage and others in the mix stage ready for mastering. I'm looking forward to 2024 and working on many more artists visions.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Starcity Studios
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Each have their own qualities and characteristics that make them what they are. Put them together and...voila!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will promise to take care of your project from start to finish.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Seeing something come from nothing to a full blown song and a piece of someones life, now in art form.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Usually "Don't you get tired?" and my answer is "No, music gives me liiiiife."
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's all magic! Sometimes that's true - but more often it's hard work and experience that makes it look that way!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is this song about? What mood are you trying to portray? Who have you been listening to recently?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Tell me as much about your idea/song/project as possible, don't be shy. The more I know the more I can get that into your song!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook, Interface, Neumann TLM 103, MIDI Keyboard & 15" Loudspeakers.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started off as a bedroom producer in Croydon's booming Grime scene, moving to professional recording studios and finally going freelance. I've been producing music for over 15 years in total, 10 of those professionally in the industry.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Dark, emotive and journey-like.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd love to work with J Cole. As a fellow producer and obviously rapper, I would imagine we'd have a lot to create!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Use your ears. Literally shut your eyes.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B and Hip-Hop/Rap of all varieties.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I get weird about drums!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a wealth of experience across many genres at a high level, with the ability to turn your production into something enjoyable for us and your audience.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have a very sporadic work style, I start wherever I feel the song needs to come from.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: An industry standard home studio, I am very lucky to have a bunch of high end outboard gear, instruments alongside all my plugins and software inside the box.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Rick Rubin, Timbaland, J. Cole, The Weeknd
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Production and Mixing