The @HameedOnTheBeat InterTweet

Top Pic Hameed with Ice Prince, a Nigerian SuperStar.
This InterTweet occured on the 28th July 2013. http://hameedonthebeat.tumblr.com/
InterTweet :  So 1st q : Since when did you start doing music? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :  I officially started music in 2012, but its been 4 years since i picked up FL Studio #INTWT
InterTweet :  What or who inspired you to pick up fl studio and start writing songs? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : This might sound cliche but it was @DaRealFrd back in high school, once i picked it up it was natural, writing came along later
InterTweet : As a beatmaker, how do you usually find the inspiration when creating from scratch? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :  I usually get inspired by emotions, my environment, good music. I would listen a Michael Jackson Album to get in my zone  #INTWT
InterTweet :  How would you describe the music you make? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : I make different genres of music. Mostly I like to keep it urban with a little nostalgic feeling to it #INTWT
InterTweet : What is your favorite Vst plug-in? The one you use the most? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : "refx Nexus 2" Hands Down my favorite plugin, I use sound font the most for more real sounds #INTWT
InterTweet :  When you start an instrumental, do you start with the percussions first or the melodies? (someone asked) #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :  melodies first always  (: Percussion come as I build the beat #INTWT
InterTweet : Do you record vocals? If yes, with what program? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :  l record, mix and master songs. I use FL studio for the platform and waves plugins  for mixing and recording #INTWT
InterTweet : Who are the people you look up to in the industry as of now? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : For creativity: kanye west For entrepreneurship: jayz For vocal ability and writing: Chris brown #INTWT.
InterTweet : Do you use a lot of compression when mixing Vocals and do use de-ssers or not?#INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :  I compress mildly...just enough not to take away from the vocals  and I de-s the same way #INTWT
InterTweet : You've worked with quite a few artists, did you ever ghostwrite for any of them? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat :   yep, it's part of the production process. Ideas can always be improved, created and scraped lol #INTWT
InterTweet :  Are you currently working on a project? (If info can be disclosed) #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : Can't talk about it yet (: #INTWT
InterTweet : What would you say to someone wishing to become a music poducer? #INTWT
@HameedOnTheBeat : Create your own lane and be creative #INTWT