Ok, this year is my 20th year recording/creating music. Over that time I have seen many changes, some easier on me and some harder. I have learned my lessons over time and I have come to understand a fundamental universal truth:
The Universe is change, you either change with it or you perish.
With that being the case, I'm here to let you know an insider secret...... the music biz is currently under a very huge shift right now. I see it, I know it, I feel it.......
As a long time audio quality guy I am currently mixing for songs that their final format is smashed MP3's.
I have learned to mix for the lowest quality format. If you are not doing this in 2010 you will be loosing your clients soon.
The major labels are almost at 50% sales from MP3's and CD sales are still dropping 15% per year. Many Malls don't have music stores in them any longer, Wal Mart, Best Buy and other bulk stores are dropping their music space daily. Major Labels are laying off quality people left and right........the End is here for the old system and I for one am happy to see it go.
Don't be sad, embrace the change, look to the future, be blessed and keep making great music.
MY NAME IS WILL "THE WEIRDO" WILSON I'm a top freelance music Engineer/Producer working in the Atlanta metro area.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
2009 Discography
With my 40th just passed I reflected on the work I did last year.............
Artist:
K Michelle (Jive), K Brisco, Young Dose, Alja Jackson (Interscope), Bobby Valentino (EMI), Vawn (Def Jam), MJ (Juvy Hall), Raheem DeVaughn (Jive), Charnel, Yung Joc (Block Entertainment/Atlantic), Lil Gavin (Jazze Pha Presents/Juvy Hall Records), Stunna Kid (MTV Made), Roc City (Konvict), Angie Stone (Stax), Phillipine, TQ (Cash Money), Big Fub, Gucci Mane (Atlantic/Warner Bros), OJ Da Juice Man (Atlantic/Warner Bros), David Banner (Universal), Saint London, Lil Speedie (LSE), Reign (Jazze Pha Presents), Lil Twist, J West, Trick Trick (Koch), Kam Parker, Weirdos, Gaz (Jazze Pha Presents), Bun B (Rap-A-Lot)
Writers:
Harold Lilly, G White, Nez, Cheff Tone
Producers & Musicians:
Jazze Pha, Outsiders, Track Killerz, Nummy, D Nix, Don Vito, Parva, Free (Keys), Waneiac, Markeith (Guitar), Zane, Natural Disaster, Drumma Boy, Pat The Guitar Boy, Infinity, Johnny Bravo (Keys)
Studios:
DARP, 11th Street Studios, Stankonia, Zacs, M Studios ATL
Artist:
K Michelle (Jive), K Brisco, Young Dose, Alja Jackson (Interscope), Bobby Valentino (EMI), Vawn (Def Jam), MJ (Juvy Hall), Raheem DeVaughn (Jive), Charnel, Yung Joc (Block Entertainment/Atlantic), Lil Gavin (Jazze Pha Presents/Juvy Hall Records), Stunna Kid (MTV Made), Roc City (Konvict), Angie Stone (Stax), Phillipine, TQ (Cash Money), Big Fub, Gucci Mane (Atlantic/Warner Bros), OJ Da Juice Man (Atlantic/Warner Bros), David Banner (Universal), Saint London, Lil Speedie (LSE), Reign (Jazze Pha Presents), Lil Twist, J West, Trick Trick (Koch), Kam Parker, Weirdos, Gaz (Jazze Pha Presents), Bun B (Rap-A-Lot)
Writers:
Harold Lilly, G White, Nez, Cheff Tone
Producers & Musicians:
Jazze Pha, Outsiders, Track Killerz, Nummy, D Nix, Don Vito, Parva, Free (Keys), Waneiac, Markeith (Guitar), Zane, Natural Disaster, Drumma Boy, Pat The Guitar Boy, Infinity, Johnny Bravo (Keys)
Studios:
DARP, 11th Street Studios, Stankonia, Zacs, M Studios ATL
Monday, January 18, 2010
Is it just me?
After long but great week of work, I must say I truely love and enjoy the creating process. The freedom of human expression, passion and connection still amazes me, even at my age..... and in 2 days I will be 40 sun spins young.
Is it me or is Chicago producing some of the most talent in the US these days. Daily I'm stunned at the level of talent I've had the pleasure of working with from the windy city. It's going to be another great year for writers, producers and artists from the Chi Town, so be on the lookout.
My sister lives in Chicago and it's always been my 3rd favorite city in the US. For the record my top 5 US cities are:
1- Portland
2- San Fransico
3- Chicago
4 - Atlanta
5 - Savannah
Thought for the week..... do "Real men wear pink"?, lol.
Is it me or is Chicago producing some of the most talent in the US these days. Daily I'm stunned at the level of talent I've had the pleasure of working with from the windy city. It's going to be another great year for writers, producers and artists from the Chi Town, so be on the lookout.
My sister lives in Chicago and it's always been my 3rd favorite city in the US. For the record my top 5 US cities are:
1- Portland
2- San Fransico
3- Chicago
4 - Atlanta
5 - Savannah
Thought for the week..... do "Real men wear pink"?, lol.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Introductions are in order......
Hi,
I guess I should start with a little about me and my background.
I was born in Kansas City Kansas on January 19th 1970. Yes, I'm a Capricorn cusped with Aquarius... my Gemini moon and Gemini rising balance me out and twist me up, lol.
I guess you could say I'm a colorful creative super energetic private workaholic always pushing the limits!!
My father was in the Air Force and I left the US at age 5, growing up in Prum Germany until returning to the US in 1981. I spent the next 3 years in Blackwood New Jersey until returning to Germany for another 3 years. I attended Osterholz American HS while living in Hessisch Oldendorf Germany and in 1987 my father retired and I returned to Kansas City to finish High School at Washington High in KCK. Nine of my first 17 years were spent in Germany so I guess at heart I'm a Germerican.
My love of music came from my father, he loved music and bombarded my sister and I with it daily. Folk, 60's rock, classical and even whale songs speak to me of my childhood. Leaving my house daily in Germany resulted in Abba, Boney M, The Scorpions and Kraftwerk among others rounding out my early musical education.
Being an American in Germany while living 15KM from Belgium and Luxembourg while being only 30 minutes from France brought it's own education and life lessons. Music was always my connection to those around me and still is to this day.
My first musical love is Classical but in 1983 I fell in love with Hip Hop. I began breakin and was a full fledge B-Boy by 1984, Hip Hop became the icing on my musical cake. My father was in Electronic Maintance and the bug for electronics and computers rubbed off on me. Around 1986 I started DJing and continued spinning records after returning to the US in 1987. While in college I came to a career crossroads and began creating music to the dismay of my family. After leaving college to pursue my creative passions I started recording and releasing music and I'm still doing it to this day, I still love the creative process!!
So, It's nice to meet you.
I guess I should start with a little about me and my background.
I was born in Kansas City Kansas on January 19th 1970. Yes, I'm a Capricorn cusped with Aquarius... my Gemini moon and Gemini rising balance me out and twist me up, lol.
I guess you could say I'm a colorful creative super energetic private workaholic always pushing the limits!!
My father was in the Air Force and I left the US at age 5, growing up in Prum Germany until returning to the US in 1981. I spent the next 3 years in Blackwood New Jersey until returning to Germany for another 3 years. I attended Osterholz American HS while living in Hessisch Oldendorf Germany and in 1987 my father retired and I returned to Kansas City to finish High School at Washington High in KCK. Nine of my first 17 years were spent in Germany so I guess at heart I'm a Germerican.
My love of music came from my father, he loved music and bombarded my sister and I with it daily. Folk, 60's rock, classical and even whale songs speak to me of my childhood. Leaving my house daily in Germany resulted in Abba, Boney M, The Scorpions and Kraftwerk among others rounding out my early musical education.
Being an American in Germany while living 15KM from Belgium and Luxembourg while being only 30 minutes from France brought it's own education and life lessons. Music was always my connection to those around me and still is to this day.
My first musical love is Classical but in 1983 I fell in love with Hip Hop. I began breakin and was a full fledge B-Boy by 1984, Hip Hop became the icing on my musical cake. My father was in Electronic Maintance and the bug for electronics and computers rubbed off on me. Around 1986 I started DJing and continued spinning records after returning to the US in 1987. While in college I came to a career crossroads and began creating music to the dismay of my family. After leaving college to pursue my creative passions I started recording and releasing music and I'm still doing it to this day, I still love the creative process!!
So, It's nice to meet you.
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