Wilson B

Studio producer

Rabbit Records • Freelance

Dec 1988 - Feb 2021 • 32 yrs 2 mos

Songwriter and Producer-As a dedicated Music Producer operating in professional recording studios, I specialized in bringing infectious, radio-ready pop tracks to life by blending creative vision, technical expertise, and artist collaboration. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Led end-to-end production of pop singles, EPs, and albums in state-of-the-art recording studios, guiding projects from pre-production concept through final mix (and often mastering oversight). Collaborated closely with vocalists, songwriters, and artists to translate raw ideas and demos into polished, commercially viable pop records — defining the sonic direction, hook emphasis, and emotional impact that define modern pop. Directed recording sessions by coaching vocal performances, fine-tuning phrasing, comping takes, and providing real-time creative feedback to capture the strongest, most dynamic deliveries. Built and programmed production elements using DAWs (primarily Logic Pro / Ableton Live / Pro Tools), including designing synth-heavy arrangements, programming drums & 808s, crafting layered vocal stacks, and creating ear-catching sound design tailored to current pop trends. Handled vocal production duties such as comping, tuning (Melodyne / Auto-Tune), timing correction, harmony arrangement, and ad-lib selection to achieve glossy, confident lead and background vocals. Managed session workflow: booked studio time, coordinated with audio engineers, scheduled session musicians when needed, and kept projects on budget and timeline while maintaining high creative energy. Oversaw arrangement decisions — restructuring verses, building explosive choruses, adding strategic pre-chorus lifts, bridges, and post-chorus drops to maximize streaming and radio impact. Worked with mix engineers (and performed mix revisions) to ensure final masters delivered the clarity, loudness, and punch expected in contemporary pop releases. Stayed ahead of pop production trends by analyzing chart-topping records,