I have my degree in audio engineering, but that field just doesn't pay the bills. I am a dad that still doesn't know what he wants to do when he grows up. I'm married with 3 kids so it's hard to find time to get in the studio. I travel for work and like to ride my Harley.
Violin.
I currently use FrootyLoops, but I'm certified in Logic and ProTools.
I don't have much outboard gear. I just use an Axiom25, a Presonus tube pre through my m-audio fastrack. Vocals go through a baby blue microphone. Keep it simple.
My playlist is so random. Mostly Future, Dababy, NF, VinJay, Cordae if I'm listing to rap/hip hop.
See my influences above.
The Art of War - Bone Thugs n Harmony
WuTang Forever - WuTang Clan
Jar of Flies - Alice in Chains
Everything from classic rock to new trap, and everything in between. Just don't love country.
Rock: Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Korn, SOAD, RHCP, RATM, Rush, Yes, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam.
Newer Rock: Falling in Reverse, Slipknot
Pop: Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Daft Punk
Old School Rap: Eminem, Bone Thugs, Wu-Tang, Lil Jon
Hip Hop: Drake, Joyner Lucas
R&B: Brian McKnight, K-Ci & JoJo
Trap: Future, Dababy, 2 Chainz,
I don't put my music into one genre. I wish I could sit down and make a "this type beat" or "that type beat". Just however I'm feeling and what melody or sample I'm using at the moment.
I am currently the Project Manager for a large independent car dealership.