In a one week special leading up to our Industry Takeover All Dayer on 16th April, we'll be talking to some of the key players heading up the panels and masterclasses to bring you their top industry tips.

 
Since picking up some decks at a friend’s house in 2001, Wonder has gone on to be one of the most renowned DJs and producers on the underground. As a founding member of Roll Deep, Wonder collaborated with the likes of Wiley, Danny Weed and a young Dizzee Rascal. Following the success of the now infamous grime track, ‘What’ in 2004 which sold 3,500 copies, Wonder was picked by the now Mercury Award winning Dizzee Rascal as his tour DJ supporting The Streets and Dizzee’s 2005 Showtime tour. Wonder still DJs on Rinse Fm, and has worked with some of the biggest artists in the UK such as Kano, Sway, Lethal B and Mr Hudson. Now Wonder has decided to share his top ten tips for budding producers...

1)     Be Prepared

Make sure you have a catalogue of tracks to present.

2)     Think small, as well as big

Don’t just aim for big artists. There’s plenty of unsigned & undiscovered talent out there. You may be working with a future star.

3)     Be accessible

Ensure you have a strong online presence, and ensure your social networks are up to date & on point!

4)     Be proactive

Don’t just wait around for remix requests. If you can, do your own, on your own.

5)     Socialise/Network

If you have opportunities to meet artists, take them.

6)     Just ask!

Again, if you already have a good relationship with an artist, ask them ahead of everyone else.

7)     Don’t follow the crowd

Try not to be like every other sound that’s out there. Bring your own sound or make it your own

8)     Development is key

Spend as much time as possible developing & crafting your own sound

9)     Research

Make sure you research the sound you’re trying to create. Have a real passion for that sound

10)  Attend as many events as possible

Attending events such as INDUSTRY TAKEOVER make networking a breeze.

For the updates on Wonder, check out:  

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Catch Wonder's Music Production masterclass at Industry Takeover All Day Seminar & Showcase taking place 16th April at the Rich Mix.For more info, visit www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/industrytakeover.

Don't forget to grab your ticket to get your hands on the FREE 'The Takeover' CD compilation.