Roy Davis Jr. "The Sound Machine" Q + A by Staff
How did you get started in the music business?
I started as a song writer first, which led me to work with Dj Pierre, Phuture and Marshall Jefferson then I became a Dj then record producer.it all happened so fast, next thing I knew I was flying all over the World. What inspires your music? God, my everyday life or situations then I paint them into music notes for you to enjoy! I listen to so many styles of music,that it helps me create different sounds that wouldn't normally be together to create innovative LFO's and Frequencies for a new sound. I'm always reaching for new shit!
How would you categorize your music?
I call it music but some call it House, Soul, Electric, Funk! I just create how ever i feel that day! I might be feeling like some Hiphop, House, R&B or Electronic that's why all of my albums always have a reflection of who i am.
What artists have you worked with?
Well I have worked with Terry Dexter, Daft Punk, Felix Da Housecat, Mary J Blidge, Patty Labelle, Christina Milian f/ Joe Budden, Seal and many more!
And what artists would you like to work with?
Andre 3000, Common, Stevie Wonder and maybe Dj Hi Tek.
Why did you want to start your own label?
I really like the fact of controlling my own destiny with my art and music, its a feeling of freedom and it also allows me to bring up new artist with the same vision.
What separates your label from the others?
Well its a label that is not just catering to one genre like most independent labels do, are label will consist of Hiphop, House, Pop, Rock or what ever sound good to me and my partner Juan Hoerni.
What's your favorite curse word?
Shit!!!
What's your favorite magazine or blog that you like to read?
Hip HopDx, Swaggerlifestyle.com, Mixmag and of corse 360!! they cater to good music entertainment and good urban fashion.
What pisses you off?
Very bad promoters and lazy agents!!! if you dont love what you do I think that you should quit!! Cause if your bad at what you do, your slowing everyone down who are great at what they do.
What advice would you offer aspiring producers/DJs?
Stay fresh!! be open always for change and never be scared to be that change!! Read many books on being in the music business and realize that there will be many ups and downs but have faith and belief in what you do, and the sky is the limit!!
What other endeavors do you have in the works?
I am a man with many hats!! Producer, Artist, Dj, Remixer, CEO, Broadway play works and many more!! I am in this to Win it!
