M4BMU$IK: Founding, Branding, and Growth

M4BMU$IK: Founding, Branding, and Growth

Client

M4BMU$IK

Date

June 2018

Scope

Branding

Growth

Production


Overview

Overview

Overview

I helped found and establish a record and publishing label, M4BMU$IK, to help develop, produce, and manage entertainment talent in the music and acting industries, alongside managing all the intellectual property and rights generated by said talent.

Key Projects and Achievements

Recording Studio Establishment

In my role as the founder and manager of a record label, I recognized the importance of providing high-quality recording environments for our artists. To support this, I established a network of recording studios that would enable us to record, produce, and refine the music of the artists on our label. This initiative was critical in ensuring consistent, professional sound quality and offering our artists access to top-tier recording facilities across multiple locations.


Identifying Studio Needs

Objective:
To understand the specific recording requirements of the artists on our label, including equipment, acoustics, and studio environment preferences.

Approach:

  • Artist Consultation: Engaged with artists to discuss their recording needs, preferences, and any past experiences with studios that impacted their work.

  • Technical Assessment: Evaluated the technical requirements for different genres and styles of music to ensure that the studios chosen could meet these needs.


Outcomes:

  • Developed a clear understanding of the essential studio features that would cater to the diverse needs of our artists.

  • Identified key studio attributes such as soundproofing, equipment quality, and ambiance that were crucial for delivering the desired sound quality.


Studio Selection and Partnership

Objective:
To build relationships with recording studios that could meet our quality standards and offer flexibility for our artists.

Approach:

  • Studio Research: Conducted thorough research to identify studios known for their high-quality recordings, experienced staff, and state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Partnership Negotiations: Negotiated partnerships with selected studios, ensuring that we secured favorable terms, including access to premium time slots and discounted rates for long-term use.

  • Diverse Locations: Chose studios in various locations to accommodate artists based in different regions, ensuring accessibility and convenience.


Outcomes:

  • Successfully established partnerships with a network of top-tier recording studios that met the label’s standards for quality and professionalism.

  • Ensured our artists had access to the best recording environments, resulting in consistently high-quality recordings.


Coordinating Studio Sessions

Objective:
To efficiently manage the scheduling and coordination of studio sessions for our artists.

Approach:

  • Centralized Scheduling: Implemented a centralized system for booking studio time, ensuring that sessions were scheduled in a way that maximized studio availability and minimized conflicts.

  • Artist Support: Provided support to artists in preparing for their studio sessions, including assistance with transportation, session planning, and technical setup.

  • Quality Control: Maintained oversight of the recording process, ensuring that the sessions met the label’s quality expectations and that any issues were promptly addressed.


Outcomes:

  • Streamlined the studio session process, reducing downtime and ensuring that artists could focus on their creative work.

  • Enhanced the overall recording experience for artists, leading to better performances and higher satisfaction with the recording process.

In my role as the founder and manager of a record label, I recognized the importance of providing high-quality recording environments for our artists. To support this, I established a network of recording studios that would enable us to record, produce, and refine the music of the artists on our label. This initiative was critical in ensuring consistent, professional sound quality and offering our artists access to top-tier recording facilities across multiple locations.


Identifying Studio Needs

Objective:
To understand the specific recording requirements of the artists on our label, including equipment, acoustics, and studio environment preferences.

Approach:

  • Artist Consultation: Engaged with artists to discuss their recording needs, preferences, and any past experiences with studios that impacted their work.

  • Technical Assessment: Evaluated the technical requirements for different genres and styles of music to ensure that the studios chosen could meet these needs.


Outcomes:

  • Developed a clear understanding of the essential studio features that would cater to the diverse needs of our artists.

  • Identified key studio attributes such as soundproofing, equipment quality, and ambiance that were crucial for delivering the desired sound quality.


Studio Selection and Partnership

Objective:
To build relationships with recording studios that could meet our quality standards and offer flexibility for our artists.

Approach:

  • Studio Research: Conducted thorough research to identify studios known for their high-quality recordings, experienced staff, and state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Partnership Negotiations: Negotiated partnerships with selected studios, ensuring that we secured favorable terms, including access to premium time slots and discounted rates for long-term use.

  • Diverse Locations: Chose studios in various locations to accommodate artists based in different regions, ensuring accessibility and convenience.


Outcomes:

  • Successfully established partnerships with a network of top-tier recording studios that met the label’s standards for quality and professionalism.

  • Ensured our artists had access to the best recording environments, resulting in consistently high-quality recordings.


Coordinating Studio Sessions

Objective:
To efficiently manage the scheduling and coordination of studio sessions for our artists.

Approach:

  • Centralized Scheduling: Implemented a centralized system for booking studio time, ensuring that sessions were scheduled in a way that maximized studio availability and minimized conflicts.

  • Artist Support: Provided support to artists in preparing for their studio sessions, including assistance with transportation, session planning, and technical setup.

  • Quality Control: Maintained oversight of the recording process, ensuring that the sessions met the label’s quality expectations and that any issues were promptly addressed.


Outcomes:

  • Streamlined the studio session process, reducing downtime and ensuring that artists could focus on their creative work.

  • Enhanced the overall recording experience for artists, leading to better performances and higher satisfaction with the recording process.

In my role as the founder and manager of a record label, I recognized the importance of providing high-quality recording environments for our artists. To support this, I established a network of recording studios that would enable us to record, produce, and refine the music of the artists on our label. This initiative was critical in ensuring consistent, professional sound quality and offering our artists access to top-tier recording facilities across multiple locations.


Identifying Studio Needs

Objective:
To understand the specific recording requirements of the artists on our label, including equipment, acoustics, and studio environment preferences.

Approach:

  • Artist Consultation: Engaged with artists to discuss their recording needs, preferences, and any past experiences with studios that impacted their work.

  • Technical Assessment: Evaluated the technical requirements for different genres and styles of music to ensure that the studios chosen could meet these needs.


Outcomes:

  • Developed a clear understanding of the essential studio features that would cater to the diverse needs of our artists.

  • Identified key studio attributes such as soundproofing, equipment quality, and ambiance that were crucial for delivering the desired sound quality.


Studio Selection and Partnership

Objective:
To build relationships with recording studios that could meet our quality standards and offer flexibility for our artists.

Approach:

  • Studio Research: Conducted thorough research to identify studios known for their high-quality recordings, experienced staff, and state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Partnership Negotiations: Negotiated partnerships with selected studios, ensuring that we secured favorable terms, including access to premium time slots and discounted rates for long-term use.

  • Diverse Locations: Chose studios in various locations to accommodate artists based in different regions, ensuring accessibility and convenience.


Outcomes:

  • Successfully established partnerships with a network of top-tier recording studios that met the label’s standards for quality and professionalism.

  • Ensured our artists had access to the best recording environments, resulting in consistently high-quality recordings.


Coordinating Studio Sessions

Objective:
To efficiently manage the scheduling and coordination of studio sessions for our artists.

Approach:

  • Centralized Scheduling: Implemented a centralized system for booking studio time, ensuring that sessions were scheduled in a way that maximized studio availability and minimized conflicts.

  • Artist Support: Provided support to artists in preparing for their studio sessions, including assistance with transportation, session planning, and technical setup.

  • Quality Control: Maintained oversight of the recording process, ensuring that the sessions met the label’s quality expectations and that any issues were promptly addressed.


Outcomes:

  • Streamlined the studio session process, reducing downtime and ensuring that artists could focus on their creative work.

  • Enhanced the overall recording experience for artists, leading to better performances and higher satisfaction with the recording process.

Producing, Directing, Releasing, and Marketing Music Videos for Artists in California


As part of the record label I founded, I took on the multifaceted role of producing, directing, releasing, and marketing a series of music videos for several talented artists across California. This project was a comprehensive endeavor that involved creative direction, production management, and strategic marketing, all aimed at amplifying the visibility and impact of our artists’ work. The success of these music videos played a crucial role in establishing the label’s reputation and expanding the artists’ reach within the industry.


Creative Concept Development

Objective:
To create compelling visual narratives that authentically represented each artist’s unique style and musical message.

Approach:

  • Artist Collaboration: Worked closely with artists to understand their vision, musical themes, and personal brand, ensuring the videos resonated with their artistic identity.

  • Concept Ideation: Developed original concepts and storyboards that aligned with each song’s message, creating a visual experience that complemented the music.

  • Location Scouting: Identified and secured diverse shooting locations across California that enhanced the visual storytelling and provided the right backdrop for each video.

Outcomes:

  • Produced music videos that were visually captivating and aligned with the artists' brand and music, helping to strengthen their identity in the industry.

  • Received positive feedback from both artists and fans for the creativity and originality of the video concepts.


Directing and Production Management

Objective:
To oversee the entire production process, from directing the shoot to managing logistics, ensuring that each video was produced to the highest quality standards.

Approach:

  • Directorial Vision: Took on the role of director, guiding the creative direction of the videos, working closely with cinematographers, and managing on-set dynamics to bring the vision to life.

  • Production Coordination: Managed all aspects of production, including casting, crew coordination, equipment rental, and scheduling, ensuring that each shoot was executed efficiently.

  • Post-Production Oversight: Supervised the post-production process, including editing, color grading, and special effects, to ensure the final product met the label’s quality standards.

Outcomes:

  • Delivered high-quality music videos that met professional industry standards, enhancing the artists’ visual portfolios.

  • Maintained budgetary control and met production deadlines, demonstrating effective project management skills.

Producing, Directing, Releasing, and Marketing Music Videos for Artists in California


As part of the record label I founded, I took on the multifaceted role of producing, directing, releasing, and marketing a series of music videos for several talented artists across California. This project was a comprehensive endeavor that involved creative direction, production management, and strategic marketing, all aimed at amplifying the visibility and impact of our artists’ work. The success of these music videos played a crucial role in establishing the label’s reputation and expanding the artists’ reach within the industry.


Creative Concept Development

Objective:
To create compelling visual narratives that authentically represented each artist’s unique style and musical message.

Approach:

  • Artist Collaboration: Worked closely with artists to understand their vision, musical themes, and personal brand, ensuring the videos resonated with their artistic identity.

  • Concept Ideation: Developed original concepts and storyboards that aligned with each song’s message, creating a visual experience that complemented the music.

  • Location Scouting: Identified and secured diverse shooting locations across California that enhanced the visual storytelling and provided the right backdrop for each video.

Outcomes:

  • Produced music videos that were visually captivating and aligned with the artists' brand and music, helping to strengthen their identity in the industry.

  • Received positive feedback from both artists and fans for the creativity and originality of the video concepts.


Directing and Production Management

Objective:
To oversee the entire production process, from directing the shoot to managing logistics, ensuring that each video was produced to the highest quality standards.

Approach:

  • Directorial Vision: Took on the role of director, guiding the creative direction of the videos, working closely with cinematographers, and managing on-set dynamics to bring the vision to life.

  • Production Coordination: Managed all aspects of production, including casting, crew coordination, equipment rental, and scheduling, ensuring that each shoot was executed efficiently.

  • Post-Production Oversight: Supervised the post-production process, including editing, color grading, and special effects, to ensure the final product met the label’s quality standards.

Outcomes:

  • Delivered high-quality music videos that met professional industry standards, enhancing the artists’ visual portfolios.

  • Maintained budgetary control and met production deadlines, demonstrating effective project management skills.

Producing, Directing, Releasing, and Marketing Music Videos for Artists in California


As part of the record label I founded, I took on the multifaceted role of producing, directing, releasing, and marketing a series of music videos for several talented artists across California. This project was a comprehensive endeavor that involved creative direction, production management, and strategic marketing, all aimed at amplifying the visibility and impact of our artists’ work. The success of these music videos played a crucial role in establishing the label’s reputation and expanding the artists’ reach within the industry.


Creative Concept Development

Objective:
To create compelling visual narratives that authentically represented each artist’s unique style and musical message.

Approach:

  • Artist Collaboration: Worked closely with artists to understand their vision, musical themes, and personal brand, ensuring the videos resonated with their artistic identity.

  • Concept Ideation: Developed original concepts and storyboards that aligned with each song’s message, creating a visual experience that complemented the music.

  • Location Scouting: Identified and secured diverse shooting locations across California that enhanced the visual storytelling and provided the right backdrop for each video.

Outcomes:

  • Produced music videos that were visually captivating and aligned with the artists' brand and music, helping to strengthen their identity in the industry.

  • Received positive feedback from both artists and fans for the creativity and originality of the video concepts.


Directing and Production Management

Objective:
To oversee the entire production process, from directing the shoot to managing logistics, ensuring that each video was produced to the highest quality standards.

Approach:

  • Directorial Vision: Took on the role of director, guiding the creative direction of the videos, working closely with cinematographers, and managing on-set dynamics to bring the vision to life.

  • Production Coordination: Managed all aspects of production, including casting, crew coordination, equipment rental, and scheduling, ensuring that each shoot was executed efficiently.

  • Post-Production Oversight: Supervised the post-production process, including editing, color grading, and special effects, to ensure the final product met the label’s quality standards.

Outcomes:

  • Delivered high-quality music videos that met professional industry standards, enhancing the artists’ visual portfolios.

  • Maintained budgetary control and met production deadlines, demonstrating effective project management skills.

Strategic Release Planning

Objective:
To develop and implement a strategic plan for the release of each music video, maximizing its impact and audience reach.

Approach:

  • Release Strategy: Planned the timing and platform selection for video releases, targeting peak times for maximum audience engagement.

  • Teaser Campaigns: Created anticipation through teaser trailers, behind-the-scenes content, and artist interviews, building excitement prior to each release.

  • Platform Optimization: Released videos across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and social media channels, optimizing for discoverability and viewer engagement.

Outcomes:

  • Successfully launched each music video with strong initial viewership, leading to increased exposure and engagement for the artists.

  • Expanded the label’s digital presence by strategically utilizing online platforms, contributing to a growing fanbase.


Marketing and Promotion

Objective:
To effectively market the music videos and drive viewer engagement through targeted promotional efforts.

Approach:

  • Social Media Campaigns: Designed and executed comprehensive social media marketing campaigns, including sponsored posts, influencer partnerships, and content collaborations.

  • Press and PR Outreach: Coordinated with music blogs, online publications, and industry influencers to secure coverage and reviews, increasing the videos’ visibility.

  • Analytics and Feedback: Monitored performance metrics and audience feedback, using data to refine marketing strategies and optimize future releases.

Outcomes:

  • Achieved significant viewership growth and increased social media engagement, resulting in a broader audience for the artists.

  • Enhanced the label’s brand visibility and credibility within the music industry, contributing to long-term growth and success.

Strategic Release Planning

Objective:
To develop and implement a strategic plan for the release of each music video, maximizing its impact and audience reach.

Approach:

  • Release Strategy: Planned the timing and platform selection for video releases, targeting peak times for maximum audience engagement.

  • Teaser Campaigns: Created anticipation through teaser trailers, behind-the-scenes content, and artist interviews, building excitement prior to each release.

  • Platform Optimization: Released videos across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and social media channels, optimizing for discoverability and viewer engagement.

Outcomes:

  • Successfully launched each music video with strong initial viewership, leading to increased exposure and engagement for the artists.

  • Expanded the label’s digital presence by strategically utilizing online platforms, contributing to a growing fanbase.


Marketing and Promotion

Objective:
To effectively market the music videos and drive viewer engagement through targeted promotional efforts.

Approach:

  • Social Media Campaigns: Designed and executed comprehensive social media marketing campaigns, including sponsored posts, influencer partnerships, and content collaborations.

  • Press and PR Outreach: Coordinated with music blogs, online publications, and industry influencers to secure coverage and reviews, increasing the videos’ visibility.

  • Analytics and Feedback: Monitored performance metrics and audience feedback, using data to refine marketing strategies and optimize future releases.

Outcomes:

  • Achieved significant viewership growth and increased social media engagement, resulting in a broader audience for the artists.

  • Enhanced the label’s brand visibility and credibility within the music industry, contributing to long-term growth and success.

Strategic Release Planning

Objective:
To develop and implement a strategic plan for the release of each music video, maximizing its impact and audience reach.

Approach:

  • Release Strategy: Planned the timing and platform selection for video releases, targeting peak times for maximum audience engagement.

  • Teaser Campaigns: Created anticipation through teaser trailers, behind-the-scenes content, and artist interviews, building excitement prior to each release.

  • Platform Optimization: Released videos across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and social media channels, optimizing for discoverability and viewer engagement.

Outcomes:

  • Successfully launched each music video with strong initial viewership, leading to increased exposure and engagement for the artists.

  • Expanded the label’s digital presence by strategically utilizing online platforms, contributing to a growing fanbase.


Marketing and Promotion

Objective:
To effectively market the music videos and drive viewer engagement through targeted promotional efforts.

Approach:

  • Social Media Campaigns: Designed and executed comprehensive social media marketing campaigns, including sponsored posts, influencer partnerships, and content collaborations.

  • Press and PR Outreach: Coordinated with music blogs, online publications, and industry influencers to secure coverage and reviews, increasing the videos’ visibility.

  • Analytics and Feedback: Monitored performance metrics and audience feedback, using data to refine marketing strategies and optimize future releases.

Outcomes:

  • Achieved significant viewership growth and increased social media engagement, resulting in a broader audience for the artists.

  • Enhanced the label’s brand visibility and credibility within the music industry, contributing to long-term growth and success.

© 2023 SmileyFaceStudio, LLC. // San Diego CA, 92101 // 619.315.5970

© 2023 SmileyFaceStudio, LLC.

San Diego CA 619.315.5970

© 2023 SmileyFaceStudio, LLC. // San Diego CA, 92101 // 619.315.5970