What is the main piece of gear you use and why ?
 
 
Usually I use Reason and also sometimes a midi keyboard.  In my mini-studio I also carry Event monitors, dynamic AKG, condenser octave  and a surely decent display of instruments ;) 

"Sample based" beats vs. "played from scratch" beats ... where do you stand ?

 
Honestly either of the two options doesn't totally appeal to me... I'm happiest with pieces in which I used relatively little samples.  I try to take advantage of live sounds from real instruments which I either extract or ask my acquaintances to do that  for me.

 Why do you think yours was the 2nd winning beat of BB002?

 I don't think in those terms. I thought my beat was original- that's all that I can say for sure.  Original because as far as Hip Hop production battles go I don't associate with the usual trends.  I believe that every type of music can pose a challenge, but I don't necessarily focus on Hip Hop on a daily basis. I'm a person who's deeply rooted in live Jazz.  That's the type of music I listen to on ongoing basis and also play drums everyday (in this style).  In terms of production I prefer types dealing with jazz in the likes of  nu-jazz, acid jazz and lounge.

 Whose beat of BB002 would you see win the contest? What were your top 3 picks?

That's a tough one, I really don't know.  There were several interesting materials.  I think that the top pick remains a lock.  For sure E-sk was a sound decision, 16.  I have listened to his production and I must admit I’m pretty impressed by his work.

 
How much time do you spend on your music, how many beats per week/day do you make ?


 
I had a period of time (2004, 2005, and half of 2006) where on a daily basis I was spending hours at a time and burning the midnight oil.  Nowadays I spend less time in production, a couple of hours a day, and mostly train on percussions.  It's hard to find much time when doing many things in life like studies, girlfriend and sometimes work.

 When did your production start to happen ?

 
In 2002.

 
What are you working on presently ?


 I'm focusing on my style  which I'm trying to convey  through my music.  It's challenging to discover, but I think I will find it. 
 
Peace to everyone and 16 pads.

 

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                                                                                                 Sixteen Pads talk to mr.Frodo . April 22, 2007