Worked with Award Winning artists and DJ’s over the last 10 years. Growing up in a household where my family would play a variety of music has allowed me to be creative with ANY genre. I’ve worked with high profile and low profile artists covering Rap, R&B, Grime, EDM, Drill and Drum and Bass.
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Interview with Black Steve
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: An artist had asked for an r and b chorus and hook, while he wrote his verses. The hooks and chorus dictated the artist’s flow and vision. The tune then got remixed by two Atlanta based rappers
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A few grime projects with a london based artist Hip Hop project with an Atlanta based rapper
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not as of yet
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Just got used to it
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We will Get it done
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The variety and different artists I get to work with.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: How come you don’t want to pursue a career as an artist? A: I have never had an interest in being in the spotlight, even though I have done. My idea of a good life is being able to make money in the background for people that want to make money in the spotlight.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Not exactly sure what that means
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How do you want me to help you with your next project(s) ?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take the gamble. I genuinely reckon there’s one hit song somewhere in my mind.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Megapack of matches Hunting Machete Long braided rope Sleeping bag Steel toe cap crocs
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Overall 19 years. With my Mind screwed on: 10 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Snoop Dogg. Living Legend and I reckon the studio session would be one to remember
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Stop Holding Back and Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip Hop/Rap
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: The ability to switch up the flows and style
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring it all together. I have a really good understanding of music in general. Where to hit the pockets, where to get the hooks and bridges in. Varieties of flows to suit any and every genre
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Multiple ways. Ultimately we work to make sure the client is happy with the overall setup first. This is your vision, i’m the one to help put it all together with you. Let me know your ideas, topics etc. Send over the beat I can record and send over some rough ideas of flows, patterns lyrics etc. if you’re happy with the sound and idea, then I can get onto the songwriting. I’ll re record a full version for you to then work with
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Access to multiple professional studios
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stormin MC Suga Free Keni Burke Big Sean Michael Mcdonald Nas Eminem Nate Dogg Snoop Dogg Brotha Lynch Hung
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Literally a variation. From Rap, Garage, Drum and Bass, R&B you name it I’ve worked with it.
