KevB
Date posted on 2009-01-02
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MP: Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Berkley, California. Now I'm a native of Vallejo, California. I'm from the BAY, home of E40, Mac Dre, En-Vogue, Tone Toni Toni, too short to name a few!!!

MP: What influenced you to choose music production as a career?

As a kid in church, I played every instrument I could get my hands on. Growing up around music it opened my eyes to the different elements that make music. I always mimicked the drum sounds and the melodies with my mouth and hands. As I got older I learned how to create my own drums and melodies with equipment. I got my first keyboard and an MPC 2000 XL and the rest is history.

MP: How did you first fall in love with hip hop?

I used to hear it everywhere but my house. My mom wouldn't allow it in a Christian home. So being that it was a privelidge for me i enjoyed everything about it.

MP: Growing up what albums or artists influenced your art?

I liked Dr Dre, and Dj Quik. Those were my favorite 2 artists/producers that influenced my art. When i heard of Darkchild and Timbaland, i put all 4 of those together and was very influenced to create music!

MP: What kind of music do you listen too when your not listening to hip hop?

I like gospel music. I also listen to r&b, pop, rock, reggae, really whatever sounds good to me I don't discriminate.

MP: How would you describe your style/sound to the people?

I would say I'm musical. I like melodies and I concentrate on making different melodies work together. I don't wanna say I'm a West Coast producer. My sound is not limited to just one genre of music.

MP: What artists are you working with or developing?

I'm working with a hip hop artist Franchyze (www.myspace.com/bossmovement) I have a couple gospel artists, and I'm developing an r&b artist. You will hear more about them soon...

MP: Who would you like to work with music both mainstream and underground?

I would like to work with Beyonce, Britney Spears, Rihanna , T.I, to name a few.

MP: What experiences do you always take with you when your studio?

I pray first, then gather everything I need in the studio to work.

MP: Where can people check out some of your music?

You can go to www.myspace.com/kaydeebeeproductions www.youtube.com/kevtheproducer to email me Kevinbarnes98@hotmail.com

MP: Shout outs and thanks

I wanna thank god, I wanna thank Nu and music placements for all the info and advice. Shout out to My brothers Keith barnes (bass), and Kenneth barnes(drums), Moms,pops, and my beautiful wife and kids.