olujade
NEWS
I have recently updated my home page http://www.richbeats.com
Stop by and join my Fanlist....
Stop by and join my Fanlist....
Advertisement
» go to the music page for more
My name is olujade, I produce Hip Hop,and R&B instrumental music for sale and I also do Logo design, Flash and Website design and Print media, Mater of fact anything in the Interactive Media.
My journey in music began when I was a young boy, my mom had sent my sister and I to piano lessons with Mrs Clark when I was 6 years old, but I really wanted to play ball with my friends so she gave me a guitar and I started learning to play from a neighborhood friend whose father played guitar in the Famous Ink Spots. Later I began to sing harmonies with my boys on the streets and hallways of Brooklyn, New York.
I developed my musical tastes and interests, listening to The Temptation, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The OJays, Stevie Wonder, The Delfonics, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jive Five, The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter, The Iceman, Jerry Butler, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, and Curtis Mayfield. So I have a strong background in R&B, but I also love the funk of James Brown, Slave, Ohio Players. I also love the Hip Hop genre. My Tracks are a mix of Old School, Reggae, Latin and Hip Hop influences and my take on it all.
Its just about the music that a whole generation grew up on. I have sang backup harmonies in several groups in the New York and California areas, have sang backup for artist such as Phyliss Roundtree and Rikki Ribbers.
In 2005 I rekindled my love for music and started learning to produce beats, it's been a lot of trial and error but I am determined to pursue my dream to produce music for the world to enjoy. For the past three years I has been busy learning the craft of music production and now have decided to put my work online.
Laman (olujade)
My journey in music began when I was a young boy, my mom had sent my sister and I to piano lessons with Mrs Clark when I was 6 years old, but I really wanted to play ball with my friends so she gave me a guitar and I started learning to play from a neighborhood friend whose father played guitar in the Famous Ink Spots. Later I began to sing harmonies with my boys on the streets and hallways of Brooklyn, New York.
I developed my musical tastes and interests, listening to The Temptation, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The OJays, Stevie Wonder, The Delfonics, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jive Five, The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter, The Iceman, Jerry Butler, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, and Curtis Mayfield. So I have a strong background in R&B, but I also love the funk of James Brown, Slave, Ohio Players. I also love the Hip Hop genre. My Tracks are a mix of Old School, Reggae, Latin and Hip Hop influences and my take on it all.
Its just about the music that a whole generation grew up on. I have sang backup harmonies in several groups in the New York and California areas, have sang backup for artist such as Phyliss Roundtree and Rikki Ribbers.
In 2005 I rekindled my love for music and started learning to produce beats, it's been a lot of trial and error but I am determined to pursue my dream to produce music for the world to enjoy. For the past three years I has been busy learning the craft of music production and now have decided to put my work online.
Laman (olujade)
Why this name?
Richbeats.com is derived from my last name "Richards" and the fact that I love making Beats.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It helps up and coming artists to get their music out to the public without the middleman.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
On a production basis.
Band History:
I have sang backup harmonies in several groups in the New York and California areas, have sang backup for artist such as Phyliss Roundtree and Rikki Ribbers.
Your influences?
The Temptation, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The OJays, and Stevie Wonder.
Favorite spot?
Lower East Side, New York City
Equipment used:
M-Audio KeyRig 49
M-Audio StudioPro3 Monitors
E-MU ProteusX (E-MU 0404 Soundcard)
Audio-TechnicaAT4033/SE Mic
Samson MDR624 Mixer
Cubase SE3
Reason 4.0
Recycle 2.0
M-Audio StudioPro3 Monitors
E-MU ProteusX (E-MU 0404 Soundcard)
Audio-TechnicaAT4033/SE Mic
Samson MDR624 Mixer
Cubase SE3
Reason 4.0
Recycle 2.0
Anything else...?
Being a student dosen't leave a lot of time for my passion, but I will be Graduating in Jan 2010 and in the meantime I spend all my extra time Producing Beats and Promoting.