kurtesyofnate

RnB Singer-Songwriter & Artist

kurtesyofnate on SoundBetter

When it comes to music, we're all looking for a vibe. That's what I'm here for. Whatever the vibe may be, I'm here to help you bring it to life. That's why my "producer tag" is "Let's vibe right quick." From my pen to your mouth to the hearts of fans around the world, let's vibe right quick!

What's up ladies and gents? My name is Nathaniel Smith (kurtesyofnate is my stage name). I'm 21 years old based out of Orange, NJ and I'm a RnB singer-songwriter and artist. I've come to SoundBetter not only to make money but to network and help other artists with whatever it is they may need. My service menu and pricing is as depicted below:

***When requesting writing services, you have a maximum of 5 revisions on said project***
***All services $500 and below are due in full upfront. All services $800 and above are eligible to be paid in increments up to four payments. No more than four payments will be made. You can also choose to make payments in three or two, whichever works best for you.***

Writing a hook: $200
Writing a verse/bridge: $250
Writing a song: $800
Recording a hook: $500
Recording a demo: $1,000
Vocal Arrangements: $100
Song writing consultation (max 4 hrs): $50/hr

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Languages

  • English

Interview with kurtesyofnate

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

  2. A: I'm proud of all the projects I work on because myself and whoever it is that I may have collaborated with put our heart and effort into the music that we create. I truly work with folk who will put their all into the music like I will.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I have quite a few songs that I'm working on at the moment in hopes that I'll be able to release my first E.P. later on this year!!! Stay tuned y'all!!!

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

  6. A: I promise all my clients that I'll be bringing a vibe like no other to their music. I'll be bringing that heat for sure.

  7. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  8. A: I love the fan reactions and feedback from fans and other creatives alike because now I know what people like and what they're looking for most/least. I can continue to make great music for the world.

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

  10. A: I'm not sure that I've seen or heard any misconceptions thus far. I'll let y'all know when I hear any of them lolll.

  11. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  12. A: What is your sound? What is your vibe? What artists inspire you? Why do you make music? What stories are you trying to tell with your music? Who is your music tailored to?

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

  14. A: Be ready to vibe and know your sound. We all want to make good music so know exactly what you're going for so we can bring it to life.

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

  16. A: I'd be taking my laptop, a microphone, headphones, my phone, and a camera. That way I can still make music and promote it. I make music for the love of the game. Making money off of it is just a huge plus.

  17. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  18. A: I've always known I've loved music. I started singing when I was 4 years old. I was in church choirs and I sang in the choir in my middle and high schools. I actually started to write songs when I was 12 years old. I've been songwriting ever since. I did a little bit of production using the loops on the DAWs that I was using (GarageBand, Logic Pro, and Soundtrap). I've been doing music professionally since I was 16 years old. All in all, I've been invested in music for pretty much my whole life.

  19. Q: How would you describe your style?

  20. A: I'd say my style is bold, out loud, and confident. I love being swaggy and I'm a very charismatic character.

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

  22. A: There are a plethora of artists that I'd love to work with. The artists that I look up to are the ones I'd love to work with just for sheer learning purposes and to create a vibe that the world can enjoy. I'd also love to work with them to get my name in rooms that I haven't stepped in so I can eventually work with all different types of artists.

  23. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  24. A: I'm a perfectionist, so when I'm in the studio I shoot for nothing short of perfection. However, I've found it easier to have success and get as close to perfection as possible by having fun with the record I'm recording and letting loose instead of focusing on perfection itself.

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

  26. A: I usually work on RnB. I'm open to working on Hip Hop, Pop, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, and other soulful music genres.

  27. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  28. A: I'd say my strongest skill is coming up with a catchy and melodic hook as well as being able to tell a story that the audience can visualize.

  29. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  30. A: I bring vocals, charisma, emotion, confidence, and swag to a record. Again, my musical motto is "Let's vibe right quick," so my main goal is to make a record that anyone can vibe to no matter their music taste or background. So far, I've been able to do just that and I want to help others do the same thing.

  31. Q: What's your typical work process?

  32. A: I usually hear a beat on YouTube and mumble out some flows. Once I find one I actually like and feel will give me a successful song, I start writing. Outside of hearing a beat on YouTube, I usually hear a melody in my head and put words to it. Once I have the words to that little part, I continue to write the song based off that.

  33. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  34. A: I record in my dad's basement (for now) but I also record with my engineer from time to time. I'm currently in the process of learning how to professionally mix vocals so that's why I record using the equipment in my dad's basement. Trying to broaden myself so I can offer more services to other artists and creatives.

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

  36. A: Chris Brown, Leon Thomas, Usher, Ne-Yo, JayDon, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Teyana Taylor, Capella Grey.

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

  38. A: I write, sing, rap (occasionally), and record hit songs.

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