Ckay1Music
Ckay1Music
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Double Down
Double Down
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Beats producer Ckay1Music presents "Double Down", an instrumental track released on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. "Double Down" is part of the Ckay1Music catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Make this Work
Make this Work
A Beats track by Ckay1Music.
"Make this Work" is a Beats track by Ckay1Music on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. Stream "Make this Work" and explore more from Ckay1Music on SoundClick.
Code Red
Code Red
A Beats track by Ckay1Music.
Independent artist Ckay1Music drops "Code Red", a Beats track on SoundClick. The track showcases Ckay1Music's instinct for crafting memorable music. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. Ckay1Music is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Beats music directly to fans worldwide.
Gotta Work
Gotta Work
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"Gotta Work" by producer Ckay1Music is a striking Beats release available on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. Discover "Gotta Work" and the rest of the Ckay1Music discography on SoundClick.
Seizure
Seizure
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Beats producer Ckay1Music presents "Seizure", an instrumental track released on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. Stream "Seizure" and explore more from Ckay1Music on SoundClick.
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Christchankeith "Ckay1" Marshall is an American music composer, arranger, and producer. Ckay1's first full credit production work was in 2006 on the highly acclaimed ''Light Poles and Pine Trees'' for rap Hip hop group Field Mob This release reached #7 on the US Billboard 200 and #2 on Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. As of 2008, he currently resides in Atlanta, Ga.
Band/artist history
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Christchankeith "Ckay1" Marshall began his acting and music career at an early age. By the age of 11, he had become a familiar face throughout the acting community. He has played numerous onstage roles at the historical Dock Street Theatre, The Charleston Youth Company The Charleston Youth Company as well as an independent feature film titled ''Mother of the Alex Haley's Queen starring Halley Berry. In middle school, Marshall began playing the violin and upon entering Academic Magnet High School, began playing the bass guitar where he became a brief member of a local band that performed in the Tri-State area.
Education
Upon high school graduation, Marshall received a full academic scholarship to Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a member of Hatchett Pre-law Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Alpha Delta, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Marshall graduated (Magna Cum Laude) from FAMU in 2004 with his B.A in Political Science with a minor in Spanish.
Career
While in Tallahassee, Florida, Ckay1 produced music for a wide variety of local and independent artists including, but not limited to "Thrill Da Playa" of the 69 Boyz. However, it wasn't until his independent release of the "Gold Album'' (a Mashup album created by coupling an a cappella version of rapper Jay-Z's The Black Album with instrumentals created from a variety of unauthorized samples) that he garnered the attention of Shawn Jay and Smoke of Field Mob, of whom recently signed a deal with DTP Records/Geffen Records. Their relationship led to his first major released production credit with âArea Code 229'' with the 2006 release of ''Light Poles and Pine Trees''
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Haven't played live in quite some time. I've literally turned into a "Studio musician"!
Your musical influences
Teddy Riley, Pharrell, Timbaland, and a whole lsit of others. Pretty much any one making GOOD music!
What equipment do you use?
Dell PC, Various VSTi's, Roland Fantom, "Beats By Dre" Headphones, Bass Guitar
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