SOUTHBEATZ
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INDUSTRY STANDARD PRE-MIXED & MASTERED INNSTRUMENTALS FOR RADIO, TELEVISION, AND ASPIRING ARTISTS. .
Why this name?
I was born in the South. .South Florida to be exact.. I've lived here my entire life and living here has opened my eyes to many cultural influences . . I've pretty much studied everything from Latin, Reggae to Classical all courtesy if my Southern Surroundings. . So there you have it "SouthBeatz" Versitily at it finest.. .
Do you play live?
I've actually been a professional saxophonist for close to 11 years now. . i've performed at various venues from cruise ships to jazz clubs in the South Florida area. . Ohara's Jazz lounge to name one of them. . For the last couple of years i've sort of strayed away from the live perfoming and ventured more into the producing side of things.. (Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop etc.)
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Now this is a hard one. . I believe the internet helps in someways, but and also hurt music industry at the same time. . for example; file sharing and downloading music from servers without any royalties being kicked back to the artists themself. . It really makes it hard to make a living in the industry these days. .
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Possibly.. Depending on if they gave me freedom of creativity.. Creativity is all i have. .
Your influences?
I'm a huge fan of Charlie Parker.. I guess he's the one that actually inspired me to pick up the saxophone. . He absolutely amazes me everytime i listen too him. . If there's anyone out there unfamiliar with him do a search on "Donna Lee" and give it a listen.. You'll see exactly what i'm talking about. .
Favorite spot?
South Beach, Las Olas
Equipment used:
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