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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
Hi there. My name is The Lord, also known as Doug when I'm not making music. I'm a producer and DJ based out of Atlanta, GA. Originally from Connecticut, I've been a musician for 13 years and have wanted that as a career the minute I picked up a guitar. After dropping out of school, moving to Nashville, then Atlanta, I decided to start learning about electronic and hip hop production. For the last couple years I've been teaching myself this very difficult art. I've released a handful of singles and remixes on my Soundcloud and also some mixes on both Soundcloud and Mixcloud. I'm finishing up my first EP and looking to DJ around town and the region as much as possible in 2018.
T-Hood – Fuxk Love (The Lord Remix) https://soundcloud.com/iam_thelord/t-hood-fuxk-love-the-lord-remix
Ricky Remedy – RETRN (The Lord Bootleg) https://soundcloud.com/iam_thelord/ricky-remedy-retrn-the-lord-bootleg
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
When I started making music at 13 I was into blues and jazz, and I studied that up until I was about 21. I've been a hip-hop fan all my life and always noted the amazing production, but never sought to study it. My first taste of electronic music was probably when I first heard "Kid A" by Radiohead, still one of my favorite albums today. That led me to Aphex Twin, DJ Shadow, Daft Punk, etc. Around 2014 I started listening heavily to electronic music. I was absolutely blown away by guys like Diplo and RL Grime. I was more drawn to the trap style of electronic music and became a huge fan. When my father passed away in 2015, I had an epiphany where I woke up and decided to drop the guitar and study electronic production. I've been doing it every since and although it is a long road (with much more to go,) I'm insanely happy I decided to make this choice and I've never had more fun making music.
What´s new right now?
Right now I am finishing the tracking/beginning the mix down of an EP, my debut EP at that. It's in the style of trap but more "hybrid trap," or I think that's what they're calling it these days. It's going to be free, on streaming services, and I'm using it as a platform to help build a fanbase. After this project is released I'll be searching for any and every club that will let me play and looking to expand my reach, until I reach the top of course.
If you'd like to follow me on social media here you go:
https://soundcloud.com/iam_thelord
https://twitter.com/lorddougcaputo (@LordDougCaputo)
https://www.instagram.com/lorddougcaputo/ (@LordDougCaputo)
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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https://soundcloud.com/iam_thelord
http://www.twitter.com/lorddougcaputo
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