4X Billboard Charting Producer, RIAA Platinum Certified Producer, (Bobby Valentino, Mya, Hamilton Park, Lil Wayne, TLC, 3LW). Billboard #1 producer R&B Charts, Billboard #3 Hot 100 Albums charts. I produce a variety of genres including Pop/Urban, R&B, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Gospel, Country Pop and Jazz.
Specializing in record production and mixing, instrumentals, full songs. Keyboard, piano, Protools, Logic X, MPC etc. I can create a track from scratch with or without any references. I can also create a whole beat or arrangement around a demo or voice memo clipping. I can finish any additional production on a track you've done before but you think it could be "better". If we work together I have the avenue to shop your work for sync and film placements through my publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing. In addition i also have a record label deal through Sony/The Orchard to sign, produce and distribute artists of my choice. If you hire me, I will be committed to making you and your song sound better! Let's do it! You deserve it!
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check_circleVerified (Client)Working with Duke was such a pleasure! Great communication and really fun project. Looking forward to future collaborations with this professional!
check_circleVerifiedIt was a pleasure. He added some nice instrumentation to my recording. He is a professional and easy to work with.
Interview with Duke Williams
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I had the chance to work with Teddy Riley and Blackstreet in his VA beach studio. It was the highlight of my career so because Teddy was so impressed with my work that he offered me the opportunity to work with him on a Michael Jackson project! Unfortunately the album never was finished but the just the fact that it happened i am still greatly humbled.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now im working on my compilation album titled Duke Williams Presents...The DW Effect to be released on my label 321 Entertainment. The first two singles "How It Go" and "Relax-Let It Go" are on all digital music outlets now! As well as writing for other artist also.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: i was raised on analog so im an analog head. Although digital is the preferred medium in which we operate in todays industry so to me its a mixture of both. Get analog signal in and edit and mix in the box.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I don't like to make promises, but i can guarantee quality and attention to my clients project because it means alot to them.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Freedom to create and get paid to do so.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much for your services? Depends on what you need and the project.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it can be done very quickly. Art takes time, and i dont put my name of something im not proud of or satisfied with. But i do work in a timely manner.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do you want to achieve with the project of song? Who are your influences? What type of reference would like me to A/B with?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Your project/song will be in the hands of a RIAA certified producer that takes pride in making the best project possible.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Akai MPC 3000, Korg Kronos, Protools 12, SSL Duality, NS-10s
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in my hometown of Detroit, MI as a teen in church with Marvin Winans as my pastor and musical mentor. From there i studied music business and engineering at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, from there i got a group signed to Sony through Stonecreek Recordings (Boyz II Men). The rest is history since moving to Atlanta. Been in the business for 23 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is somewhat of a balladeer but i love doing great mid-tempos with a catchy hook melody.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Brandy - Her vocal prowess alone just does it for me. Always a fan and came close one time to making that happen.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always start with a great melody, then build the rest of the track/composition around that.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B/Soul, Pop, Hip Hop, Gospel
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ear for great talent and great songs. great production and mixes. The plaques tell it all!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring 20 plus years experience in the record industry in music production, vocal production and mixing. I bring whatever a song needs to make it a smash, love to work with other talented individuals to take a project to the top of the charts.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually start with melody on piano or keys, then work out drums and other elements, write the lyric and melody, record, mix then master!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Protools 11, Mac Pro CPU, Logic X, Akai MPC Ren, UAD Apollo, extensive plugin collection, Neumann mic, CL1B etc.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Teddy Riley, Rodney Jerkins, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Marvin Winans, Timbaland, Bryan Michael Cox, Chainsmokers
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Record Productions, music creation, keyboards, drum programming, mixing and mastering
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $350 per song
- RemixingAverage price - $700 per song
- Ghost ProducerContact for pricing
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
Typically allow 2-3 revisions, my turnaround time varies between projects but typically starts at 1 day up to 3 days. 50% deposit required for projects to start and 50% upon delivery.
- Protools 20
- Logic Pro X
- Akai MPC
- UAD Apollo
- Waves Diamond bundle
- etc
10% discount to SoundBetter visitors also a 10% discount on 3 songs/tracks/mixes or more. 50% deposit required for projects
