MaJoR AfeKtZ
Born in Port Au Prince Haiti, and arriving in New York at only 5 years old, Oliver Calonge aka MaJoR AfeKtZ rapidly picked up the piano and drums. Having mastered both instruments within 15 years, he began making beats using a Casio WK Keyboard, and eventually took his music to the next level with Propellerheads' Reason software. Over the years MaJoR AfeKtZ quickly gained knowledge of the music industry, applying new styles and concepts into his tracks.
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He started to venture off into various musical genres, including R&B, Pop, and Rock, often mixing different styles into one track. MaJoR AfeKtZ is considered to be a very versatile producer, with a Caribbean background and a New York state of mind. He undeniably stands out among other up and coming producers. Moving from Huntington to North Babylon, then eventually to Coram, NY, MaJoR AfeKtZ has made numerous connections while reaching out to rappers with significant potential.
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Some producers and/or production teams MaJoR AfeKtZ is inspired by include Just Blaze, Heat Makers, The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Kanye West, SouthSide, Lex Luger, and Dr Dre, just to name a few.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Have been producing for about 6 years.
Your musical influences
Many producers such as Kanye West, Swizz Beats, Dr. Dre, Heatmakers, MikeWill, & Justice League just to name a few.
What equipment do you use?
Yamaha Motif XS7, Roland G7, Mbox, Reason, and Pro Tools.
