Creative & Versatile Producer and Mixer - Hip-Hop | R&B | Gospel
Intro: My name is Fred (YBF) and as a music producer and mixing engineer, I specialize in high-quality tracks across a variety of genres, including Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, and Gospel. With years of experience, I bring a unique blend of creativity and versatility to every project.
Versatility: I am able to adapt to different genres, ensuring your music retains its distinct identity while achieving professional polish.
Strong Work Ethic: I am committed to delivering exceptional results on time, every time. My dedication to your project’s success means I go the extra mile to meet your expectations.
Easy to Work With: I pride myself on being approachable and easy to work with, fostering a collaborative environment where your vision is the priority.
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Languages
- English
Interview with Y.B.F. Productions
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm proud of my work on "Welcome to the Jungle" project where I handled all the mixes.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently working on a collaborative EP project.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't know anyone on SoundBetter to recommend.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I prefer digital because it's portable, consistent, affordable, and provides reliable results.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise is high-quality results, open communication, and collaboration for the best outcome.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy the freedom of the creative process and achieving great results.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Clients often ask about my experience, and I emphasize my consistency in mixing and producing.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I respect artists' ideas and won't overshadow them with my abilities.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Ask about budget, project goals, communication preferences, and provide examples.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Communicate openly, respect each other's ideas, and work together for the best music.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: On a desert island, I'd take my laptop, Maschine MK3, Scarlett Solo, Launchkey Keyboard, and headphones.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been in music production for 8 years with a goal to succeed in this field.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style includes Neo-Boom Bap, Classic Boom Bap, Melodic Trap, Soulful R&B, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B, and TrapSoul R&B
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd like to work with The Neptunes for their valuable production insights.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Keep music low to maintain consistent sound and avoid loudness issues.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skills are creativity and technical proficiency.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I add groovy and addictive drums (hard or smooth) and harmonic sounds.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I mix songs by setting up sessions and testing mixes over multiple days. For production, I build on ideas from different days.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Mac computer with Pro Tools, a Focusrite audio interface, and Yamaha studio monitors.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by The Neptunes, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Help Me Devonn, Wayne.wav, Just Blaze, Teddy Riley, Bryan-Michael Cox, Metro Boomin, D-Miles
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mainly mix songs and produce music.
- Beat MakerContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $50 per podcast
- Programmed drumAverage price - $50 per song
- RemixingAverage price - $50 per song
Typical Turn-Around Time (Mixing Tracks): 2-3 days
Typical Turn-Around Time (Production): 7-10 days
Unlimited revisions allowed for each project.
For EPs and Album Projects, contact for pricing.
