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Artist Snapshot: TRAKKSOUNDS (@trakksounds)

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Artist Snapshot: TRAKKSOUNDS (@trakksounds)

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Garrett Brown, TRAKKSOUNDS (@Trakksounds) is a Music Producer and Recording Engineer from the City of Houston, TX. We discovered his music while networking on Instagram and we are able to share with some information on his current projects, influences, and advice for young producers. You can see that Garrett has built himself up in the game and we are grateful to feature this Artist Snapshot today featuring Trakksounds.

www.trakksounds.com

www.trakksounds.com

Out Right Now is his Collaborative Project called, "The Other Side". This project features artists who have over 57 Million views on  YouTube. Some of the more well-known he has worked with include:  T2 Ghetto HippieKirko Bangz, Devin the Dude, and Dizzy Wright.  

click image to visit "The Other Side"

click image to visit "The Other Side"

----------------------------------TRACKSOUNDSS shared some of his interest in music, influences, and advice for young producers starting out in the game---------------------------------------------------------------------

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What was the music scene like for you growing up in Texas? What got you influenced into music? Any Specific band, movie, etc? 

"The Music Scene for us is very diverse. We have a strong Rock, Soul, and Hip-Hop influence so I grew up on things like UGK and ZZ Top which is a crazy combo lol. My dad played guitar, harmonica, and sang so I always had music all around me. My favorite artist is Jay-Z and favorite producer is Timbaland so watching those two made my inspiration go through the roof. All my friends were getting into rapping or different things so I just kinda naturally slid into making beats. " - Trakksounds

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Image property of @Trakksounds Instagram

OH LORD (REMIX)- TRAKKSOUNDS FT. GT GARZA, KILLA KYLEON, AND DOEMAN

instagram links

IG @trakksounds

IG @trakksounds

IG @itzgarza

IG @itzgarza

IG @doemanxdyna

IG @doemanxdyna

IG @killakyleon

IG @killakyleon

We noticed you've worked with some big named rappers and singers. What was that transition looking like starting from making beats in High School to featuring artists like 2 Chainz and Scarface?

"Man it kinda just started happening because i was so persistent on the internet. I was hitting people every day like let me send beats, let me send beats, let me send beats lol. Eventually the 2 Chainz placement happened and I just kept at it. Every little placement opened the doors for my big placements and I worked with a lot of up and comers before my first big track so I was just staying patient because I could feel it coming"

- Trakksounds

That's sick persistence was the key. Is your studio set up in Houston? Do you do a home studio or somewhere you rent out or someone you know own a studio? Or mostly remote traveling w/ your studio? 

"I have a home studio and a like office studio called IMIX Studios that I bring clients to and did a lot of my biggest tracks there in Houston." - Trakksounds

Nice what is your favorite Kit to use? Drums trumpets, organs, 808's etc and why? Also, what types of equipment is essential for a successful session?"  

"My favorite kits are probably my own that I make from random sounds lol. I have all types of random equipment in sessions from keyboards, guitars, talkboxes, percussion, etc. But gotta have a keyboard only mainly and I can make it happen. I can even use my laptop keyboard and make some tracks."

- Trakksounds

On Trakksound's YouTube Channel, he not only showcases tracks he has made but also a glimpse into the actual creative process. If you are interested in learning about that creative process check out his YouTube Channel Here. As well as a quick "The Other Side Documentary" 

What would you say is some important advice for aspiring producers and young artists? What has been a key to your success

"I would be ready to do a lot of unpaid or way below what  you think is your value because at this point you have to build your name as a producer as much as an artist and brand yourself. " - Trakksounds

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Not only does Trakksounds produce music, but he teaches music as well. He provides hands-on training for producers of all skillsets.  

Last year he offered online training as well as in-person training to teach producer fundamentals. This includes techniques inside AND outside the studio including: Production, Songwriting, Networking, How to get paid, and more.

Click here to visit Trakksound's Music Production Workshop to discover the skills you need to be on top of your game!

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As you can see persistence has been one of the major factors of Trakksound's success and progression as well as his ability to teach music. If you follow Trakksounds on Instagram you can see he even landed song placements on TV. Most recently a track he produced called "Drug$" by himself, HeartBeat'z group called "Funk In the Trunk" , Sydney Jane ,  and was placed by Dynamic Producer  on TNT's show Claws.  Follow @trakksounds on Twitter to Find out more information and make sure you share the article!

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Artist Snapshot: STLNDRMS (@STLNDRMS)

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Artist Snapshot: STLNDRMS (@STLNDRMS)

"EITHER YOU WORK HARD FOR IT OR YOU DON'T WORK HARD FOR IT"

STLNDRMS

2017 GREATLY WELCOMES @STLNDRMS (<---STLNDRMS.COM):  "beat maker/Ex Power Ranger", (stlndrms.com/bio)**. "Libra, Likes long walks thru the city, favorite foods- Canned Beans, Sticky Rice, and Vegan Brownies. Favorite Color-Blue. Horrible Skater. Host of Beats+Chill  , Maker of Wavy Sounds, Spreader of Love" (stlndrms.com/bio)**.

RAREFLAVR.COM had an opportunity to ask STLNDRMS some questions and learn more about himself and projects he has out currently and what he plans for the future.

DON'T LEAVE YOUR DRUMS AROUND STLNDRMS!

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YOUTUBE- CHILLHOP

 The Process of making hip-hop beats or any other form of modern music through technology typically involves a production process. Hip-Hop beats are typically made with kits, sounds, external instruments, and or samples from vinyl or previously recorded tracks which are produced on a new track and layered with more tracks. This way you can bring music to life and add your own sound. The name STLNDRMS comes from his specialty to find the right quality drums from records and make them his own! 

 The chill vibe and rarity of the music is what was intriguing for us to feature and we learned that STLNDRMS has been making beats for over 10 years. He currently hosts his own show on his  facebook page called Beats+Chill. Also, he has been seen hosting on the up and coming website/show/beatconnect called Chillhop.  

 The Samples he enjoys to use the most are from a genre of the 60's called,  Brazilian Soul  because of the groove and mellow vibes that it creates #RAREFLAVR. As far as his specialty on the drums he prefers the sounds and liking of Al Green.

"As far as drums I always liked the drums on al green records...they have some mojo to them man..." -STLNDRMS

Currently He drops about two tapes per month, so be on the lookout and follow his bandcamp, instagram, facebook, twitter, and  youtube  ! Right now has his new tape out called, 'BLUE STREET' . We asked him about the title and he explained that he has lived in Japan and there was a strip he walked almost every morning called blue street. It seems a lot of his inspiration comes from cityscapes. If you view his instagram you can see images of the city vibe and it seems to play a part in his life. 

 Along with music he used to be a freelance photographer and explained that he enjoyed to take a piece of the landscape and turn it into something of your own creatively. He uses the same aspect and method for inspiration in his music as well.

CITYSCAPES VIA @stlndrms instagramClick Image to follow @STLNDRMSAlong with music he used to be a freelance photographer and explained that he enjoyed to take a piece of the landscape and turn it into something of your own creatively. He uses the sa…

CITYSCAPES VIA @stlndrms instagram

Click Image to follow @STLNDRMS

Along with music he used to be a freelance photographer and explained that he enjoyed to take a piece of the landscape and turn it into something of your own creatively. He uses the same aspect and method for inspiration in his music as well.

LISTEN TO 'BLUE STREET' BY STLNDRMS

Blue Street is a tape that definitely captures his type of sound and can be perfect for all types of listeners. From the sample of the motivational young man on youtube on "Work", to a quote from American Gangster by Denzel Washington on "Nobody", and a quote from Dr. Lara Boyd on "Neuroplasticity"  there is a wide variety of influence and sound.

Click the above link to listen to Blue Street or Visit STLNDRM's bandcamp here

We asked about the fashion world and as far as fashion goes he mentioned, "90% GoodWill" .  Also he mentioned a clothing line titled, Aliens Worldwide which is dropping on February 25th, 2017 owned and operated by one of his friends which you can link up with below. 

STLNDRMS friend dropping clothing line 2.25.17 ALIENSWORLDWIDE.COM

STLNDRMS friend dropping clothing line 2.25.17 ALIENSWORLDWIDE.COM

There will be more projects dropping by @stlndrms so be on the lookout and follow his pages on social media and collaborations with other pages such as Chillhop. Also Feel free to get in contact for bookings, beats, features and more at STLNDRMS.COM

It is obvious you either work hard or don't work hard for it, we will let you be the judge!

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**WORKS CITED WWW.STLNDRMS.COM/BIO https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/tillman-st https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/odyssey-of-the-mind https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/short-days-long-nights https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/last-nights-session https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/track/twilight https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/track/hurry https://www.facebook.com/stlndrms/videos/1700969660123776/ https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/last-nights-session https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/track/twilight https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/track/hurry ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exQ2bMPc0dA https://stlndrms.bandcamp.com/album/blue-street
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