The GIFT (Gift Beats)
Gift is one of the very best and most exciting producers to emerge from the growing U.K Urban music scene. Gift's Tracks combine hard hitting drums, deep bass, solid melodies and exotic elements, he has great versatility and is able to create hits in a wide range of Urban styles including Hip-Hop, RnB, Slowjamz, Crunk, Hyphy, Grime, Club Bangerz, Pop, Dancehall, Raggaeton and Bashment. His talents have already brought him to the attention of several managers, artists and A&R's around the globe. Gift is also busy producing for Unsigned artists such as NoLay, MISTA, AvaLon and his own Rap collective STREET GIFTED. Gift has also recently combined with fellow producer S.O.N.A to create a new Production team called "IKONIX" which are already attracting massive interest from Europe and the U.K and are currently in negoations regarding tracks for several high profile American artists.
Check out my Myspace page at www.myspace.com/giftproductionz and check out IKONIX at www.myspace.com/ikonix
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I first started out in music as an M.C but became more interested D.J'ing. This love of music brought me to my true love "MUSIC PRODUCTION"
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I can play live but prefer to work in a studio environment.
Your musical influences
Dr Dre, Timbaland, Scott Storch, Cool and Dre, The Neptunes, The Runners, Just Blaze and Kanye West
What equipment do you use?
Not much at the moment, new equipment on the way very soon.
Anything else?
Any artists, managers or A&R's interested in GIFT please feel free to contact GIFT at giftproductions@hotmail.co.uk
