Why don't you give us some details about you? Let's talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in?
My name is Taran Richards I was born and raised in the U.K and started music at the age of 20 as a solo artist networking and collaborating with people from all around the world. Over the years I learned how to Record, Produce, Write and perform my own songs at many Gigs to make a name for myself. To start my journey, I had received many broadcasts from BBC Introducing Radio Station in the U. K and since last year I signed a distribution deal with Amada Records and SSMG .Entertainment with management from R.N.T.Management. My last 4 single releases reach several hundred thousand of streams on many platforms worldwide. Not only that but one of my music videos was featured on NBC Comcast TV and many other video streaming platforms. One of my singles hit the top 25 Billboard Charts in the Red Devil Compilation album featuring Redman and the same single hit the charts twice last year and also top 5 in the Hip Hop iTunes Charts with my release called "Are You Ready". As a songwriter, performer and producer I specialize in producing music around the artists I work with, bringing many genres on release from organic International Hip Hop to Reggae Music and even production music for TV & film.
What do you like most about making music?
Every time I start to create a song, I combine sounds that express the way I feel. So, when I combine other elements to the song for example vocals, the finished product becomes like therapy to me. I don't think I could go a month without making music.
What inspired you to start playing and making music?
Listening to so many different artists over the years has inspired me so much as soon as I was able to get the equipment, I have become addicted to making songs ever since.
Which qualities do you think make a great musician?
Be dedicated, be different Be Prepared, be humble.
Describe your creative process when you write new music.
First, I create an instrumental and then I play the song over and over again. Then start to hear and add other sound elements to the song including vocals from either myself or from people all around the world that I can imagine will sound perfect on the project.
What's next for you?
This year I plan to get my name out there so much more. I am going to be releasing new music for worldwide release and I am also currently working with R.B.Productions on 2 film projects due to be released this year.
Anyone you'd like to thank?
I would love to thank my Manager Andrew Drew Knibbs at R.N.T.Management for seeing my Talent and getting me the opportunity to get my music out to the World. I would also like to Thank Tiffany Gaines at SSMG Entertainment for all her advice and help with my releases. Massive shout out to R.B.Productions on choosing me to work with them on these upcoming projects. Big Love to Ivree Moore for all her advice on helping me see my core value in the industry. Lastly, big shout out to Steve Galeazzi for all his advice and help to see my full potential.
Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?
Please search Taran Richards on YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook or even LinkedIn. My new single release B.U.I is also currently streaming heavy and doing some heavy numbers on all streaming platforms, go stream it on your favorite platform worldwide.
