Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist

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

A: hmm why do I gotta choose! I guess it would have to be my debut album "No Love For The Long Distance" (11 tracks), it is by far one of the most vulnerable projects I've worked on. I was the songwriter & singer on it and build visual concepts for each song. I'm proud of how it turned out at the end :)

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

A: Yes! I highly recommend Producer, Songwriter, Singer Blu Fiefer. I recently worked on an arabic EP with her and she is very creative, versatile and easy to work with.

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

A: If I can do it for royalties only. And my answer is it depends on the project. This is my main bread and butter so I do appreciate when it can be a paid gig.

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

A: It's hard to choose who to work with (I get it I go through the same dilemma) and who to invest your hard earned money on but you won't know til you try and take a chance. I seriously want you to be super happy with the work I do and we do together so I don't rest til we get it right and hit the spot. I don't impose on you, I advise you and go with your flow. (And if you want me to lead, was born ready so let's goooo)

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

A: I've been writing songs since I was about 7? (I still remember the break ups I never had but had alot to say about lol) nah but for real, I officially started releasing as a singer songwriter since 2016 and got my Masters in Arts : Music Business Management from Uni of Westminster London in 2018. Been growing since <3 Before that I was in musical theater, pop/rock bands and choirs etc...

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: passionate, vulnerable, confident, sassy? I feel like my music and portfolio describes me better than I ever could. It's all in the music I put out...

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

A: I'd love to work with Posty! Post Malone. He's got this vulnerably creative transparency to him and I find it very relatable. I'd love to be in a studio with him. Another fave is Kehlani, no explanation needed.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: You have to respect the space you're working in, set the mood and vibes before you dive into any project so that all your creative juices flow in the right direction. Create the world your song would exist in.

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

A: A range of music: Alternative RnB and Pop / Future Pop , House, EDM, Hip Hop, indie (English & Arabic)

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: catchy hooks, depth, meaningful lyrics, some feels, some sass and whatever your vision is for your project, I'mma channel it. (check my released music for reference under Bea Kadri) I also have a playlist called "written by Bea Kadri" that you can check out.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I light candles and some incense, get super zen, clear my mind and really dive into the project. I tap into the emotions the song requires guided by the beat given and concept / reference tracks provided. I like to deliver quick and share as much as possible on the progress if the client wants to be involved creatively. Super open to feedbacks and for re-works or inputs. This is your baby, and I'm happy to help you make it and give my honest opinion. I want you to really love what I'm creating for you as much as I do (if not more) :)

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

A: H.E.R, SZA, Kehlani, Jhene Aiko, Ariana Grande, 6lack, Post Malone, Drake, Summer Walker, Dua Lipa

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My future releases and music videos. Can't wait for you to hear them! (check my channels under Bea Kadri)

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

A: I'd have to say I do songwriting and toplining the most. However if the sound fits mine I might jump on as a singer as well.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Why do I gotta choose, each gives a feel and an outcome.

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

A: that I don't rest til you love it

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That each song is a whole mood and experience. I never get sick of it, am always interested in working on something new, always listening to music, always open to new music which some projects introduce me to. Nothing I don't love about the process (except writers block and the flu, those two are like the Voldemorts of the work i do)

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

A: that you HAVE to follow a certain structure for every song. Like yes, there are basics but there needs to be room for creative outflow.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Some clients give me full freedom to vibe off their beats and then they tell me what they liked and didn't like and we tweak it til it's cooked and ready. And with others, I ask if they have a specific theme for the song, or words they think of when they think of the song, or reference tracks/artists. Any experience they want to portray or share, it's an open space.

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

A: hah! assuming there's food and beverages first and that batteries never run out: I'd get a mic, portable speaker, acoustic guitar, keyboard, journal and pen.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I'm quick and invested. (I love what I do, never take it for granted)

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: NT1 Rode microphone + M-Track 2x2 M-Audio sound card + M-Audio BX5 speakers + Logic Pro X software <3