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Garrett Brown, TRAKKSOUNDS (@Trakksounds) is a Music Producer and Recording Engineer from the City of Houston, TX. We discovered his music while networking on Instagram and we are able to share with some information on his current projects, influences, and advice for young producers. You can see that Garrett has built himself up in the game and we are grateful to feature this Artist Snapshot today featuring Trakksounds.

Out Right Now is his Collaborative Project called, "The Other Side". This project features artists who have over 57 Million views on YouTube. Some of the more well-known he has worked with include: T2 Ghetto Hippie, Kirko Bangz, Devin the Dude, and Dizzy Wright.

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What was the music scene like for you growing up in Texas? What got you influenced into music? Any Specific band, movie, etc?

"The Music Scene for us is very diverse. We have a strong Rock, Soul, and Hip-Hop influence so I grew up on things like UGK and ZZ Top which is a crazy combo lol. My dad played guitar, harmonica, and sang so I always had music all around me. My favorite artist is Jay-Z and favorite producer is Timbaland so watching those two made my inspiration go through the roof. All my friends were getting into rapping or different things so I just kinda naturally slid into making beats. " - Trakksounds

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We noticed you've worked with some big named rappers and singers. What was that transition looking like starting from making beats in High School to featuring artists like 2 Chainz and Scarface?

"Man it kinda just started happening because i was so persistent on the internet. I was hitting people every day like let me send beats, let me send beats, let me send beats lol. Eventually the 2 Chainz placement happened and I just kept at it. Every little placement opened the doors for my big placements and I worked with a lot of up and comers before my first big track so I was just staying patient because I could feel it coming"

- Trakksounds

That's sick persistence was the key. Is your studio set up in Houston? Do you do a home studio or somewhere you rent out or someone you know own a studio? Or mostly remote traveling w/ your studio?

"I have a home studio and a like office studio called IMIX Studios that I bring clients to and did a lot of my biggest tracks there in Houston." - Trakksounds

Nice what is your favorite Kit to use? Drums trumpets, organs, 808's etc and why? Also, what types of equipment is essential for a successful session?"

"My favorite kits are probably my own that I make from random sounds lol. I have all types of random equipment in sessions from keyboards, guitars, talkboxes, percussion, etc. But gotta have a keyboard only mainly and I can make it happen. I can even use my laptop keyboard and make some tracks."

- Trakksounds

On Trakksound's YouTube Channel, he not only showcases tracks he has made but also a glimpse into the actual creative process. If you are interested in learning about that creative process check out his YouTube Channel Here. As well as a quick "The Other Side Documentary"

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What would you say is some important advice for aspiring producers and young artists? What has been a key to your success?

"I would be ready to do a lot of unpaid or way below what you think is your value because at this point you have to build your name as a producer as much as an artist and brand yourself. " - Trakksounds

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Not only does Trakksounds produce music, but he teaches music as well. He provides hands-on training for producers of all skillsets.

Last year he offered online training as well as in-person training to teach producer fundamentals. This includes techniques inside AND outside the studio including: Production, Songwriting, Networking, How to get paid, and more.

Click here to visit Trakksound's Music Production Workshop to discover the skills you need to be on top of your game!

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As you can see persistence has been one of the major factors of Trakksound's success and progression as well as his ability to teach music. If you follow Trakksounds on Instagram you can see he even landed song placements on TV. Most recently a track he produced called "Drug$" by himself, HeartBeat'z group called "Funk In the Trunk" , Sydney Jane , and was placed by Dynamic Producer on TNT's show Claws. Follow @trakksounds on Twitter to Find out more information and make sure you share the article!

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