Yes my creative people! Im Josh and can't wait to hear about your vision and to help bring it to life! Im a Soulful UK Singer, songwriter, I love writing top lines, grew up on R&B and soul as my first love and why Im so passionate about music now.
I have been singing, writing and recording for over 15 years now and love R&B, Pop and House music, having been involved in various projects within these genres in London. Have performed at festivals internationally on multiple occasions and have a great vocal chain/sound that fits my voice.
I love collaborating and Im ready to work hard and give the best delivery possible
I can deliver expressive and emotive vocals in radio-ready stems with attention to detail in phrasing, tone, and dynamics. Whether you just need help with a lead vocal, or you'd like a full compliment of Backing Vocals, Adlibs and Harmonies For vocal-only hires, my price includes lead vocals, doubles, harmonies, gangs, adlibs, etc.
Worked as a producer and songwriter with Kiana Lede on her Hit with Kitty Cash 'Just Fine'.
Been mixing for 15+ years as well as a BA honours in commercial music from Westminster University. Having spent years honing my craft I believe I can be the perfect person to take care and attention to the detail in helping you tell a story or take the listener on a journey.
From intimate, lo-fi textures to full, cinematic soundscapes care taken in arrangement, sound design, and dynamics. I can deliver a fully mixed and mastered track, or provide stems for your own mix – whatever suits your workflow.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Credits
Languages
- English
- French
Interview with Joshua Benjamin
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Maharlika UK, is a project helping to uplift the creativity within the Filipino community in London in which I am the Head of Sound within the project that has been running for more than 5 years.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That anyone with a laptop can do it to a high standard
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Timeline, budget and intention for the story of the project
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Try to communicate what you want in as much detail as possible, more detail the better. Or as some of my clients now do...they trust me to get on with doing my thing and then they come in with detail after mix 1! For vocals, any references are great and descriptive words such as 'smooth' or 'hard' are great for tone and delivery!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, interface, speakers, mic, keyboard for sure. Everything else I could live without
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have always pursued music and Ive been doing this since I was 15 years old so just over 16 years now!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soulful and relaxed
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Legend, would just love to write a song together
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I could share a million, pay attention to gain staging, just makes everything else so much easier!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B / Soul , House, EDM , Pop , Indie and Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My mixing. Also the one I enjoy the most
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to bring my own sense of depth, punch and clarity to the song, whilst preserving the soul and intent.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Starts with finding out as much as possible about the project. Then making sure I communicate as much as possible throughout the project and make sure the delivery is as top quality as possible.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Adam A7x's , Krk Rockit 8's , Audient Id44, WA-1B, SE ICISII Valve Mic , Slate VSX headphone system, Sennheiser HD660s , UAD, Waves, Soundtoys ect.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dave Pensado, Manny Marroquin, Jaycen Joshua and Chris-lorde-alge - Mixing Engineers Dale Beckett, Mike Bozzi - Mastering Engineers Sam Cooke, John Legend, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Caldwell, Anthony Hamilton, Donny Hathaway - Vocalists Bruno Mars , Quincy Jones, The Neptunes - Songwriters
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote or in person songwriting, mixing and mastering and sessional vocalising. Love what I do and am thankful to be able to do it everyday
I was the singer, mixing engineer in this production
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $150 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $250 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $350 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $50 per podcast
Normally allow 3 revisions before I charge typical edit fees for further revisions.
Typical Turnaround times will vary from project to project but within days if possible.
- The Weeknd
- Sam Cooke
- Frank Sinatra
- SE ICISII Tube Microphone
- Aston Stealth Dynamic Mic
- Audient ID44
- Warm Audio WA-1B
- Adam A7X
- Slate VSX
- Logic Pro
