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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • BIO / EPK
    • Selected Production & Vocal Services
  • Video
    • πŸ“Ί ACOUSTIC LIVE AT DAYDREAM FARM
    • 🎬 OFFICIAL VIDEOS
    • πŸ”Š ON STAGE
    • πŸ” In the Dub Lab
    • πŸŽ› STUDIO SESSIONS
    • πŸŽ₯ BEHIND THE SCENES / DUB LIFE
    • πŸŽ™ Music, Life, Whatever β€” Stories & Conversations
  • Photos
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  • The Dub Club

🎀 Hook & Chorus Writing + Vocal Performance

Memorable hooks and choruses by a versatile recording artist with major-label and major-artist credits written and performed with the goal of clarity, longevity, and emotional connection.

I specialize in writing hooks that last β€” melodically strong, emotionally clear, and built to translate across genres, formats, and audiences.


I collaborate with artists, producers, and labels to write original hooks and choruses that feel natural to the song and authentic to the artist. The focus is always on melody, phrasing, and performance β€” creating the part of the song that listeners return to and remember.

Whether you’re starting with a finished instrumental, a rough demo, a chord progression, or a basic idea, I work closely with you to develop a hook or chorus that supports the song and elevates the overall production.

This is a credited, professional collaboration, shaped by years of real-world release experience and an understanding of how strong songs translate beyond the studio.

This service may include:

Hook and/or chorus writing

Topline melody development

Lyrics (full or partial, as needed)

Lead and harmony vocal performances

Professionally recorded and comped vocals

Labeled vocal stems for easy integration

Revisions and collaborative refinement

If the chorus matters, this is where we begin.


🎢 Custom Reggae Production

Bespoke reggae and dub productions built around your song, your chords, and your vision.

I offer custom reggae production for artists who want a track built specifically for their song β€” not a leased beat or template. Each production is created from the ground up, with arrangement choices designed to support vocals, groove, and feel.

Projects often begin with a chord progression, demo, or vocal idea and develop through collaboration. Live video sessions are available throughout the process to shape the track together in real time.

The goal is always a production that feels intentional, musical, and ready to support a strong vocal performance.

This service may include:

Custom rhythm and arrangement

Drum programming or live-feel drums

Bass, guitar, and keyboard parts as needed

Dub-informed production decisions

Live video collaboration during production

Final instrumental delivery


🎸 Session & Overdub Work

Tasteful reggae guitar, bass, and keyboard overdubs recorded with feel, restraint, and intention.

For projects that need authentic reggae instrumentation, I provide session and overdub work that supports the song without overcrowding it. Parts are recorded with attention to pocket, tone, and musical space.

This service works well for artists and producers who already have a track in progress and want live musical elements added with care.

Available overdubs include:

Reggae rhythm guitar

Bass lines

Keyboard, organ, or clav parts

Subtle texture and support layers

Tracks are delivered cleanly labeled and ready for mixing.


πŸŽ› Production Consulting (Live Sessions)

Live, collaborative sessions focused on arrangement, tone, and translation.

Production consulting sessions are designed for artists and producers who want an experienced set of ears on their project while it’s still taking shape. These are collaborative working sessions, not lessons or tutorials.

We focus on the song itself β€” structure, groove, space, and how the production supports the vocal and emotional intent.

Sessions take place via live video and can be helpful at any stage of the process, from early ideas to near-final mixes.

Common focus areas include:

Song and chorus structure

Groove and pocket

Arrangement clarity

Tone and balance

Preparing tracks for real-world listening environments


πŸ” Tools & Artifacts (Products)

Select production tools drawn directly from an active creative workflow.

In addition to services, I occasionally release small collections of tools used in my own production and dub work. These are offered as practical resources β€” not tutorials or shortcuts.

Available products include:

Ableton drum racks

Ableton Live packs

Dub-focused sound effects

Effect chains and performance racks

Each release is designed to support feel, space, and musical decision-making rather than volume or trends.

HOW TO WORK WITH ME

I work with artists and producers on a variety of projects, from early ideas to more developed recordings, with an emphasis on collaboration and creative growth.

Below is a simple overview of how the process works.


Step 1: Initial Contact

Reach out through the contact form with:

A brief description of your project

A link or file (if available)

What you’re looking for (hook, vocals, production, or a combination)

You don’t need everything figured out β€” clarity comes through collaboration.


Step 2: Project Alignment

If it feels like a good fit, I’ll follow up to:

Clarify creative direction

Define scope

Discuss timelines

All projects are quote-based, not hourly.
Pricing reflects scope, not speed.


Step 3: Collaboration

This Includes:Β 

Writing and recording hooks or choruses

Live video sessions during production

Iteration and refinement

Delivery of record-ready stems


Step 4: Delivery

You receive:

Final approved files

Clearly labeled stems

Everything needed to move forward with confidence


What I Work On

Hook & chorus writing

Vocal performances

Custom reggae and dub production

Session overdubs

Production consulting


Collaboration Guidelines

The best results come from projects with clear communication, realistic timelines, and room to explore ideas together.

Because of that, I generally avoid:

Spec work

Extremely short-turnaround requests

Projects that don’t allow for creative collaboration

Template-based production approaches

This approach helps keep the process thoughtful, the work focused β€” and the results strong.

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Final Note

The best projects are collaborative, honest, and song-driven.

If that’s how you like to work, I’d love to hear what you’re building.

Let's Work! Reach Out Today To Get Started on Your Next Project

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