Mike Da Chef
I've been making beats since 2003. I'm fairly new to the game but growing one day at a time. I like to implement jazzy samples, rich strings and fine melody with unique hip hop snares, bass and crash. It's all about getting that unique sound from unsuspecting sources. I believe in the power of endless tweaking (VST and DXi) during the beat making process. A beat is really never done. While some might say that spending 15 hours on a track is a waste of time, I think it's worth it. at least for now. Better Equipment and faster computer can cut that to a few hours. For now, I can use all the practice I can get.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Coming Soon!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No. But I do play the Piano and I've played live before. Now I mostly play in the studio. A special moment was when i played with Blitz the Ambassador at A club in Columbus, OH in 2004. it was a promotional tour for his album, "Soul Rebel" That was a good Hip Hop CD, one I listen to almost everyday! You can check him out at
Your musical influences
Man.....ok to name a few: Buju Banton, 2Pac, Stevie Wonder (the Blind maestro), ICE Cube, Raekwon, GZA, Baby Cham, Cardinal official, Hell Rell, Busta, Papoose, The Game, ........I can spend the next 3 hrs coming up with more names.
What equipment do you use?
A DELL DIMENSION 2400, FL STUDIO, REASONS, STUDIO MONITORS,
Anything else?
Plugins, EQs, Soundfonts, Samples from anywhere (not just oldies)
