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Please introduce yourself real quick. Tell our audience about your background and how you go into doing what you´re doing right now.
I am Diego Ali, I was born in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil. I've been involved in music since 2009, and I'm a music producer, beatmaker and mixer. Recently I work on my solo album that will be released by my independent label Fator 10.
Please tell our audience what projects have you been working on in the last years?
I have developed beats, audio editions, mixes, masterings and musical productions for local artists where I live, as well as structuring my solo projects and an independent label called Fator 10.
I produce artists involved with black music, Jamaican music, electronic music and brazilian music , I have worked hard with rap music scene and hip hop artists.
What are you currently working on? Do you accept clients and and what kind of projects/work fits your profile?
As a producer, I currently work on my solo album called Mero Aprendiz, which will be partnered with Tony Sagga, MC who will be part of this first volume that will always have an artist, band, DJ or musician as a guest. I continue to structure my label and studio and sign the musical production of two other artists focused on rap and a mix of experimental and pop music. I'm also in the final phase of the ep of my rap group Coletivo Oficina and I work in the final phase of a project involving Jamaican music called Novos Tempos where I sign the production with DJ Diego Davi.
Yes, I am open to work proposals for clients from various regions of my country and other countries. Work with music production, online mixing and mastering, in addition to offering services like beatmaker. For me, it is an honor to be able to contribute to making artists' dreams possible and enriching their art with my work.
For proposals of work can contact through the email:
diegoalioficial@gmail.com
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
Having a hurry to make things happen is a common mistake in the beginning. Do not rush, do your job the best, and the fruits will come in time. Study and practice hard the basics.
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
Seek to get to know your audience, increase your presence in the places or media that they often access, seek to establish a sincere language with your audience.
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
I search through news channels and streaming music.
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
“It depends on the character of my musical research, if it is for a contracted work, I maintain as reference research in my database, if it is for free discovery, I share with my friends and also in social networks.
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
Get to know the fundamentals so you can apply them in the best possible way by creating your language. Practice a lot.
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
A track will never be finalized, whenever you feel you are walking in circles with your work, analyze whether "technically" this track sounds musical to your ears? Is there an apparent problem that needs fixing? If there is no longer any technical problem on the track, the chances of your audience and other artists considering it finalized are too great.
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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http://www.diegoalioficial.wordpress.com
http://www.soundcloud.com/audiobyali
http://www.facebook.com/diegoalioficial
http://www.twitter.com/diegoalioficial
http://www.instagram.com/diegoalioficial
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