"I may not have any plaques lying around... but producers who do like my sound"
While I might not have any plaques on my walls, there’s something likable about my production that producers with platinum ones have expressed to me. And while I haven’t yet reached all my goals, I’ve achieved milestones that I’m proud and thankful to the Lord for. I am no longer that 24 year old who landed their first placement but my passion hasn’t changed. Every session is an opportunity to better my craft and that’s my mindset.
Experience
With over two decades of experience in music production and songwriting, my journey has taken me from crafting beats for my own performances to working with diverse artists and Black theatre. I’ve had the privilege of producing music for artists stretching from L.A. to NYC. My compositions have also made it into networks like Bravo and Ovation.
Creative Process
Simplicity is probably the best way to describe my sound. Whether the beat is one of introspection, encouragement or confidence, I do it through simplicity so the artist (you) can be the focal point. My goal is for lyrics to be drawn out of you when you listen to my production.
I have many musical inspirations, with R&B and anything melodic being the main drivers. It is natural for me to craft beats that easily fit both Rap and R&B. This versatility has been a cornerstone of my sound. I also play a lot by ear, allowing emotion be the main driver vs music theory alone.
I rely on production tools like Native Instruments Maschine, Kontakt, Serum, Sylenth, Massive, and Komplete Kontrol for crafting beats. I play nearly all elements in my beats myself and pride myself on creating original loops. For recording and mixing, I use Studio One paired with a UA interface, and I’ve recently embraced Neve Summing with LUNA.
My Why
As a follower of Jesus, my primary goal is to produce music that leads to Truth. Whether you share my faith or simply wish to create good music, I’m here to collaborate. All good music, in my view, is a reflection of divine inspiration as spoke in James 1:17.