Donnell-Lee

I started when I was 12 as a poet writing about love, society, and my relationship with God. At the age of 14, I decided that I wanted to do spoken word and share my art with the world. Shortly after my 15th birtday, I had a vision of having sound effects and a musical score in the background while I performed my poetry, which I quickly realised was the same as a song. I began making music for my poetry using a small Casio keyboard, a 4ft Getto Blaster (a really big jam box), and a pair of headphones that dubbled as a mic. I had unlimited tracks as long as I had two cassete tapes with enough space for my song, however, the more I added to the song the more distorted the music would begin to sound. Also, in those days if I wanted to make a 5 min song, I had to play each track for the entire 5 mins. Since then I've worked with a number of local artists and built my skills and reputation as a producer. Now, I am ready to show my skills and share my visions with the world. I'm first a man of god, second an artist. Yet, I am not your typical artist, gospel or otherwise. I beleave that I represent the best and worst of all mankind and therefore I am equal to both sinner and saint. I am not perfect, yet I am not detestable. I am just as God wants me to be. I am a lover, a brother, a father, a son, and a husband... eventhough I am single with no children as of yet. I am a simple man with a complex mind, blessed with knowledge and understanding. To understand me, you simply need to listen to my music.

I have been influenced by greats from Cab Calaway, to George Clinton, Gospel Gangstas, Micheal Jackson, Docter Dre, Ice Cube, ETW (End Time Warriors), George W Smith, Lincoln Park, Korn, Tech Nine, Al Jerone, Luther Vandross, The Isly Brothers, Take 6, Maxwell, Tony Toni Tone, Dynamic Twins, Original Gospel Gangstas, SSMOB, TBone, Boys II Men, E-40, Metalica, Bootsy Collens, Al Green, Gerald Levert, Earth Wind and Fire, Kenny Rodgers, Phil Collins, Queen. As you can see, I've been inspired by a lot of music and artists.

Roland! Roland! Roland! Roland VS1680 digital multitrack recorder Roland Fantom S Roland DS2100 digital speakers I also use a PC with several programs Reason Fruity Loops Adobe Audition