It's no suprise that A1 Custom Beats would end up doing music for a living. Even though he went to Livingstone College on a Full-Ride scholar for basketball, music was always his first love. The Macomb,IL native formally known as A1 Custom Beats was born Pete Anders on June 29 1978. Music has been in this young mans life since a toddler. It all started at church playing the drums, then his uncle taught him the basics on the keyboard. A1 Custom Beats has been playing live music for over 30 years, and producing music for 5 years. He was mentored by "Big Homie" Kevin Barnes who taught A1 Custom Beats how to format music for Tv/Film, how to build a solid foundation online for long term success, and much more. Inspired by the likes of Beats By The Pound, Dr. Dre, and Zaytoven, A1 Custom Beats was driven to showcase his talent. A1 Custom Beats released his 1st bundle "Real Bangers" in 2017, and opened up a beat site "a1custombeats.com". In the midst of working on his projects, up in-coming artist, and producer. A1 Custom Beats still actively plays drums and keyboard at his church as well. His goal is to make music that moves people in a positive way, and to inspire and help other Artist and Producers take their music to the next level.

Musician for over 30 years and been producing for 5 years. A1 Custom Beats became a official business in 2017.

Yes, I drum weekly at church, musicals, and concerts

Dr. Dre, Beats By The Pound, Zaytoven

Roland Juno Ds, M- Audio drum pad, and much more