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TALENT	Born and raised out of (Bushwick) Brooklyn, Andre "Talent" Roxbury began his passion for music at the age of 7. His father was a DJ in the 80's and Talent's love for music was deeply influenced by that. Surrounded by music while growing up, producer/keyboardist Talent decided early on that if he had to get a job, it had to be doing what he loved to do. With his Casio keyboard, he was able to hear any song and play it by ear during his early childhood years. He took piano lessons to enhance his skills and was in his high school band playing keys, along with his best friend and producer partner "Con-Ed" (who played the drums.)
During Talent's years in high school he started producing using the Yamaha SY-85. He had his own distinct sound by the time he was in college and he also learned engineering. Talent's production influences come from: Timbaland, Neptunes, Just Blaze, Trackmasters, Jermaine Dupri and Babyface. Talent infused a remarkable sense of individuality and creativity into his productions. When you hear a Talent production there is no mistaking it for anyone else's work: signature dramatic chords from synth stabs, big drums, crazy percussion sounds; and no sampling. Talent and his right-armed man "Con-Ed," formed a production team called "Smash Brothaz Productions" which will soon dominate the music industry.
I provide emcees, producers, and DJs with 100% ORIGINAL hiphop/r&b instrumentals. My production is one of the finest on the East Coast. Without a doubt! I produce some of the tightest hiphop/r&b instrumentals on the Internet. Work with me to create the beat(s) you need to get your demos and mix tapes heard!