Pianist, Singer, Producer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I'm truly proud of this song I made called "Warriors" because it's about countries going through deaths, wars, and famine. Specifically on Palestine, Congo, and Haiti and how our government isn't doing enough to stop it. I'm singing and rapping over an Amapiano beat I made from scratch and I think I'm most proud of this not just because of the topic, but of how I executed and completed this vision for my song. Because I did everything in this song, I had every role from start to finish, mix and master.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I am working on growing my business as a musician and artist by posting my work on social media and selling beats or my services.

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

A: Since I just recently joined SoundBetter, I don't have anyone I would recommend clients to. However, if I come across anyone, I will change this answer.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: It depends on what the client is asking for but most of the time I'm going to say digital since I make all my music digitally and don't have much physical equipment currently.

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

A: I promise to provide my best services and abilities to my clients to achieve what they're looking for from the completed project.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: What I like the most about this job is that it's not a job or a career for me because I'm simply doing what I love to do and using my creative talents to express my emotions in a way that words just can't.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: The most commonly asked question would have to be "Could you help me complete _____?" This usually stems from a vision, song, beat, or full-on project. 99% of the time I'll answer with a yes unless I don't have the time, but usually that's not the case.

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

A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that people imply that music production is easy for me. While creating music can be light work for me most of the time, it can still be tedious and take effort. I think this misconception comes from how I make it look easy when working with other artists and producers because I've been developing my skills for so long that I have countless shortcuts and abilities with creating.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Who's music and sound do you get inspiration from? What are your goals with the finished project? How would you describe in detail what you need from me? What is any feedback that you have about my previous work? What's your style of music?

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

A: Be clear and detailed about exactly what you need from me so I know how you want the product to come out and with the best quality. Also, provide reference tracks and songs for me to go off of to avoid any questions I may have during the process regarding the sound that the music needs to relate to. Lastly, don't be afraid to voice your opinion about my work because everyone's ears are different and it's about your vision and project at the end of the day. Be straight forward on any changes you need made and any concerns.

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

A: I would take my mic, piano, laptop, focusrite, and speakers.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my style as free and relatable through my self and surrounding expression. I usually lean towards creating big songs and using a ton of instruments/vocals in my production. I like emphasizing moments and creating stories through my music to take the listener on a journey. As a songwriter, I can be metaphorical and more intuitive, but it's extensive to whatever feeling the instrumental gives me.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I would love to work with Jazmine Sullivan because she's such a beautiful singer and her understanding of music theory is top-tier. I know I could learn from her and create gold at the same time with the talents she possesses. I'm also a huge RnB lover and even though Hip-Hop and Trap beats are the quickest to make, RnB/Soul has my heart.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always envision and understand what you want to communicate or convey through the music because the mixing process and the producing process can become more fluent instead of stagnant. Even if there's no vision, just keep creating until the music tells you the vision.

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

A: The type of music I usually work on would have to be Pop, RnB, and Hip-Hop/Trap as my top three genres. Although, I am an extremely diverse producer and singer. I also branched out into rapping more recently and always creating different music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say my strongest skill is music production because I've been producing consistently since 2015. I've done a range of genres except for Rock and Country and even if I haven't produced the genre, I've learned how to produce by ear to the point that I can reproduce/engineer an instrumental by listening to a song.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring quality production, mixing, mastering, and male vocals to a song. I'm an all-around musician so to sum it up, I can do it all when it comes to digital music production and sound engineering.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My typical process always starts with research, and understanding what the client needs to be done in full detail. Then I begin working on the task and always keep the client's vision. Once I'm finished, I'll focus on the quality of the sound, mix, or master to ensure that I touch up anything that needs it. Finally, I'll re-listen to what I've made and double-check how the project came out. If I feel like it's finished, I'll bring it to my client and get their feedback, and based on their input, it will determine how I move forward and if I go back and change anything.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: At home, I have the base-level necessities for a bedroom studio. I have a DELL computer, Focusrite for recording, MXL 770 Cardioid Condensor Mic, CR3-XBT Speakers, OneOdio Headphones, a mic stand, a Yamaha Education Suite 5 piano, and an Akai MPK Mini.

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

A: My inspiration for music creation comes from Busy Works Beats, who I learned from watching his YouTube. Regarding the music I listen to, I get inspiration from Travis Scott's instrumentals, DJ Khaled, London on the Track, Chris Brown's producers, Kyle's music, and other Pop, RnB, and Hip-Hop musicians.

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

A: The most common work I usually do for clients is producing beats and mixing full songs/beats to a full, level, and complete sound. This includes mixing vocals and balancing out the instruments to have a better fit.