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BAKKARI is a Brazilian music producer, sound researcher, and recording artist with over 1M+ streams/views across platforms. Known for his signature deep vocal timbre, rhyme-focused delivery, and highly rhythmic, swung flow, Bakkari seamlessly blends modern Afrobeat, 90s R&B, UK Afroswing, and traditional Brazilian roots. As both a producer and rese

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Interview with BAKKARI

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

  2. A: I specialize in modern urban and diasporic genres, blending global bounce with organic, ancestral textures. The styles I work on most frequently include: Afrobeats & UK Afroswing: Heavy sub-bass, swung percussive grooves, and contagious rhythm. R&B & Hip-Hop Soul: Smooth 90s-inspired chord progressions, warm keys, and deep, baritone vocal toplines. Drill & UK Bounce: Hard-hitting drum patterns, sliding basslines, and sharp, lyrical flows. Reggae & Dub: Atmospheric dubwise textures, spatial delays, and deep sub-frequency grooves. Brazilian Roots & Ancestral Fusion: Fusing modern urban tracks with Northeastern Brazilian percussive elements, Kalimba melodies, and custom organic sound design.

  3. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  4. A: My strongest skill is crafting an undeniable rhythmic pocket and rich sonic texture. Whether I am producing a beat from scratch or laying down vocal tracks, my main strength lies in finding the perfect balance between heavy, modern bounce (Afrobeats, Drill, R&B) and deep, organic atmosphere. I excel at building dense, highly tactile soundscapes using custom percussion and dynamic vocal delivery—ensuring every track feels full, energetic, and distinct from generic productions.

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

  6. A: When I work on a song, I bring a complete 360° creative perspective — combining deep musical research, distinct vocal presence, and rich, tactile sound design. Here is what I bring to every project: Signature Vocal & Flow: A deep, baritone vocal timbre paired with a sharp, swung flow that gives tracks instant weight, bounce, and character. Rich, Tactile Sound Design: Instead of relying only on standard presets, I build full, immersive atmospheres using custom-recorded organic textures, Kalimba melodies, and unique percussive elements blended with heavy sub-bass. Genre Fusion & Cultural Depth: A seamless bridge between modern global genres (Afrobeats, Drill, R&B, UK Afroswing, Reggae/Dub) and authentic Brazilian percussive roots. Rhythmic Pocket & Balance: A producer’s ear for arrangement — ensuring vocals, basslines, and drum grooves lock together perfectly so the track feels prefilled, dynamic, and high-energy. Market-Tested Vision: With over 1M+ plays across platforms, I know how to balance raw artistic authenticity with what hits right for modern listeners.

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

  8. A: I do my best creative work in the morning with a fresh mind and sharp ears. My workflow is built around creating rich, visible textures and full, immersive arrangements that align with current musical trends while keeping an authentic sonic identity. My process usually follows these steps: 1. Reference & Research: We start by looking at references, current industry standards, and diverse musical sources to map out the exact energy, bounce, and context for the track. 2. Textural Building: I layer the track piece by piece — combining warm keys, deep bass, and custom organic textures — to ensure the arrangement feels prefilled, rich, and tactile rather than thin or generic. 3. Curation & Intuition: I constantly test elements against the vocal and rhythm, listening closely to keep only what truly "clicks" and hits right with the song and modern listeners.

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: My studio is a streamlined, in-the-box setup focused on high-efficiency digital production paired with raw, organic acoustic textures. I work entirely in the computer using FL Studio, combining modern sound design with custom-recorded elements to give every track a distinct sonic footprint. Core Gear & Instruments: DAW: FL Studio (sequencing, arrangement, FM synthesis, and advanced audio editing). Microphone: Dynamic microphone — ideal for capturing deep, dry baritone vocals, upfront lyrics, and sharp percussive hits. Organic Instrumentation: Kalimba (for authentic, warm African and ancestral melodic lines). Custom Sound Design: Custom sample packs created by recording household objects and organic textures, blending real-world percussive noise with modern Afrobeat, Drill, and Dub grooves.

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

  12. A: Pa Salieu, Juls, Little Simz, Djavan, Luedji Luna

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

  14. A: Most commonly, I work with artists, producers, and directors on full track production, custom beat creation, songwriting, and vocal performances across urban and diasporic genres. My specialty lies in blending Afrobeats, R&B, Drill, and Reggae/Dub with rich Brazilian percussive roots and deep sound design.

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