Today we’d like to introduce you to Bo404
Hi Bo, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
What’s good, I’m Bo404.. Detroit resident by way of Clayton Co., GA. When I was a kid, I did the routine free styling and making songs with my friends in the neighborhood. From 6th- 11th grade, I was a percussionist in symphonic band. After dropping band class, me and a few friends started producing and recording our own music. Once I got to college (Alabama A&M University) I was able to connect with other artists and producers, this is where I really started crafting my own sound.
Around my Junior year in college, my rommate Ward rapped and we had a “studio” at our spot, so we were constantly working on beats, songs and what not. That’s when I really started learning how to record, mix and master songs in addition to producing.
Once I graduated college, I moved to Detroit. My family’s from here so I’ve always come to Detroit throughout my life, but living here took some adjusting, especially to the winters lol. I would go to different events around the city to connect with other creatives, meet artists at the studio, parties, club, wherever. I’d bounce around to different studios, but eventually found a recording studio to work out of, Lifeline Nation, in Oak Park, MI.
Since, I’ve been able to work and build relationships with some of the most regarded creatives in the city, released two collaborative projects, “A Beautiful Life” with TimsWhenItsWarm and “It’s The End” with Nick Varcity, produced, recorded, and engineered songs for a number of artists and also started a sample pack company The Cook Crook. I look forward to releasing more projects and expanding my creative pallet outside of just music.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Every journey has challenges, but if you learn, adapt, and stay disciplined I feel like you can work through. Stay focused on the objective, stay creative, and connected.
I think all obstacles have a solution or a workaround. Not saying it’s always easy to figure out lol, but it’s like a maze. A few different moves can always get you back on track, but if you keep banging your head on a brick wall you’re gonna bleed. Just trying to balance everything is an obstacle. It’s easy to get caught up in too many things or focus on one thing too much, you have to find a healthy balance, whatever works for you.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a music producer, engineer and songwriter. I’ve also done some scoring work and create original music compositions. Being in a position to do what I love to do on a daily basis has always been the goal. It’s not always easy, but it is what it is, it’s what I want to do. This year I’ll be opening the doors to my own private studio spot, The Upper Room. Sending beats through to somebody is cool, but being able to create in your own space with an artist is gold to me. I look forward to doing more of that.
I’ve been able to work and collaborate with Grammy-winning and nominated artists and producers so I think that’s pretty cool, but I want my own. Also, putting out my two projects (and continuing to release more). The process of creating a body of work that’ll last forever is always something to be proud of.
Risk-taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Progress involves risk, nothing’s really guaranteed so what’s not a risk? It’s all in your perspective, are you taking a risk or doing what needs to be done to get what you want? Sometimes the bigger risk is not taking the risk and staying comfortable.
Contact Info:
- Email: bo404music@gmail.com
- Website: www.bo404music.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/bo404
- Twitter: twitter.com/bo404_
Image Credits:
Justin Milhouse
