X-Scaped Mind
Upcoming music producer and beat maker from St. Louis. Hoping to get into the music industry, and make a living off of music.
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Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
2006 or 2007
I made my first beat
2009
I continued making beats again. I think I made about 5 that year. They still weren't good because I didn't really know what I was doing.
2012
Started learning how to use FL Studio, and now know how to construct better beats.
2013
Hoping to put some of my beats to use by working with other artists.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No. My beats might be heard live very soon once an artist I work with uses them.
Your musical influences
Eminem has always been my biggest influence. I just remember seeing "The Way I Am" music video for the first time on MTV probably back in 2000, and I was instantly a fan. Plus, I really like the sound of the beats he makes.
I listen to Joe Budden's music a lot, so I'd like to make beats that I think he would rap on.
Other influences include Dr. Dre, RZA, DJ Premier, Kanye West, Alchemist, 9th Wonder, Hi-Tek, Wyshmaster, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Havoc, Aarab Muzik, Just Blaze, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Scott Storch, Boi-1da, and Shadowville.
What equipment do you use?
FL Studio 10
Anything else?
I'm looking forward to the future. Now that I got a jumpstart on making beats, I'm hoping to have a lot of beats online in the years to come.
