INFECTIOUS MICHAEL INTERVIEW
He has the magic touch; musically gifted, he is indeed a hit maker.
The week before last we conducted a interview with the man behind the music. You may have heard many hit Liberian songs produced by Infectious Michael. As music lovers and firm supporters of Liberian entertainment, we were excited to find out more about the Mega producer.
Infectious Michael is the CEO of
Heartbeat Records. The label have worked with many International and national ( Liberian) artists; recording and producing hit records.
PROFILE
Name: Michael Snow Dennis
Founder: Heartbeat Records
Stage Name: Infectious Michael
Date of Birth: September 19, 1978
Place of Birth: Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia
Profession: Musician - Recording Engineer and Producer
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
St. Peters Claver Elementary and Junior High School, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia. (1983 - 1992). In Ghana as a refugee, i obtained a scholarship package from a local church called International Central Gospel Church (I. C. G.C ) which really helped me completed high school and also the college.
WHAT IS YOUR MUSICAL BACKGROUND ?
I fled Liberia to Ghana in March, 1993 due to the civil war which took so many lives.But in Liberia, I learned to play the guitar and i was also a part of a musical group in the church.
I continued to play music, because it was music that sustained and supported me through out my schooling even until now that I have even created a career out of it.Though my ambition of becoming a medical doctor came to halt when my father died.Though I entered in the medical school but, I later dropped out the same year.
I was encouraged by my Pastor and friends to enhance and built my musical abilities since that was the only opportunity available by then. In 1999, I entered the University of Winneba, Ghana which was then National Academy of Music to do a refreshment course for two years since i already knew a bit of music.In Ghana, few artist started exploring my musical ability by taking me to studios to play session for them. And my first time to produce was in 1996.Time to time I continued to go to studios for more sessions.
My passion for this grew highly and that moved me to learn the how to play the musical keyboard.
I also played live band with these bands:
NASHVILLE INT'L BAND - Nigeria (2003)
WINDS OF CHANGE- Ghana(2001-2002. "
In Ghana, I also played with other gospel bands and groups including the Charismatic Band of the musical school. I also served as band director and co-ordinator for most of these bands.
My musical career really improved when i became a musical producer.I worked with 5th Project Studio,Virtual Recording Studio, Markalia Recording Studio and Tone city all of Accra, Ghana.I produce a lot of album for both Liberian and Ghanaian artists
I later started my own recording studio in 2003 called Heartbeat Records in Ghana and brought it back home in Liberia to help contribute my quota to the new Liberia in the entertainment industry.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL ACHEIVEMENTS ?
In my field as a musician, engineer and producer, I have helped a lot of young people to realize their dream.In 2003, I founded the BIG SEEN, a hip pop and traditional Liberian music group on the Refugee Camp in Ghana which served as a banner for the bulk of Liberians both musician and non-musicians.They represented Liberia on many occasions and big events in Ghana and brought pride to us all.They also won awards on various completion and honoring programs. K-zee, the late Skinny Negro,New Max etc of the kakalaka Album were the founding members of Heartbeat.
I also managed a lot of young Liberian on the refugee camp in Ghana. Some of the artist included New Max of the Kakalaka album,Morris Haynes(Mondagar),Universal Vision(UV), Samuel S. Taylor (S-MAN), Pepsi,Shadow,FAYA and many more.I served as an inspirer, mentor, educator and a big brother to them even up until now.
Listed below are few of the many Liberian and Ghanaian artists singles ,Infectious Michael produced over the years:
Maron D. Cassell…Today is my day
F Dot A…Give it to me
David Mell…All Albums
K-zee…Hero,Chicken Saloma,etc
Takun’J…Tunkekeyatun
Nassi-Man…Give it to me
Mr. Smith…Wassup My Man,Am nice,etc
Pity D’Best…Looking for trouble
Royal Pain…Food Basket
John Bricks…Wango
Tan Tan B…All Albums
Quincy B and Scientific…My Dream
2 Switt…Why She Cry,All Albums
Amb. Juli Endee
Kanvee Adams
Soul Fresh…Wake up Call
Master Black
Bernice Blackie….Father’s Love(All Album)
Joel…Don’t want to be right.
and many more.
Currently, I am working with other artists and projects.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON ?
Quincy B....Album Productions
2 Switt……Album Productions
K-zee….Chicken Saloma Remix with Lady Muffy
And a lot more.
Hosting series of out of town Shows and Concert monthly.
First one is tomorrow in at the Black and White Beach in Buchana, Grand Bassa County
HOW CAN THE LIBERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY BE BETTER ?
We want investors to come to Liberia and try to help our industry. Probably sign few good artist here and try to pair some few big names around in Africa and the rest of the world.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE NEW ARTISTS AND PRODUCERS ?
My advice to new comers in the music industry is try to be humble and learn from others. Keep practicing harder with a goal and you will get there.
WHAT IS YOUR DIFFINATION OF SUCESS ?
Well, been successful in life is what matters most. I think success means full accomplishment or fulfillment. Fulfilling a given vision and mission without any regrets. Fulfilling your destiny. Living for others and making them happy and not for yourself all the time, neglecting the needs of others. And my motto for achieving success is creating the desire to become successful, determination to achieve it and most the discipline that goes along with it in short Desire, Determination and Discipline.
The week before last we conducted a interview with the man behind the music. You may have heard many hit Liberian songs produced by Infectious Michael. As music lovers and firm supporters of Liberian entertainment, we were excited to find out more about the Mega producer.
Infectious Michael is the CEO of
Heartbeat Records. The label have worked with many International and national ( Liberian) artists; recording and producing hit records.
PROFILE
Name: Michael Snow Dennis
Founder: Heartbeat Records
Stage Name: Infectious Michael
Date of Birth: September 19, 1978
Place of Birth: Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia
Profession: Musician - Recording Engineer and Producer
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
St. Peters Claver Elementary and Junior High School, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia. (1983 - 1992). In Ghana as a refugee, i obtained a scholarship package from a local church called International Central Gospel Church (I. C. G.C ) which really helped me completed high school and also the college.
WHAT IS YOUR MUSICAL BACKGROUND ?
I fled Liberia to Ghana in March, 1993 due to the civil war which took so many lives.But in Liberia, I learned to play the guitar and i was also a part of a musical group in the church.
I continued to play music, because it was music that sustained and supported me through out my schooling even until now that I have even created a career out of it.Though my ambition of becoming a medical doctor came to halt when my father died.Though I entered in the medical school but, I later dropped out the same year.
I was encouraged by my Pastor and friends to enhance and built my musical abilities since that was the only opportunity available by then. In 1999, I entered the University of Winneba, Ghana which was then National Academy of Music to do a refreshment course for two years since i already knew a bit of music.In Ghana, few artist started exploring my musical ability by taking me to studios to play session for them. And my first time to produce was in 1996.Time to time I continued to go to studios for more sessions.
My passion for this grew highly and that moved me to learn the how to play the musical keyboard.
I also played live band with these bands:
NASHVILLE INT'L BAND - Nigeria (2003)
WINDS OF CHANGE- Ghana(2001-2002. "
In Ghana, I also played with other gospel bands and groups including the Charismatic Band of the musical school. I also served as band director and co-ordinator for most of these bands.
My musical career really improved when i became a musical producer.I worked with 5th Project Studio,Virtual Recording Studio, Markalia Recording Studio and Tone city all of Accra, Ghana.I produce a lot of album for both Liberian and Ghanaian artists
I later started my own recording studio in 2003 called Heartbeat Records in Ghana and brought it back home in Liberia to help contribute my quota to the new Liberia in the entertainment industry.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL ACHEIVEMENTS ?
In my field as a musician, engineer and producer, I have helped a lot of young people to realize their dream.In 2003, I founded the BIG SEEN, a hip pop and traditional Liberian music group on the Refugee Camp in Ghana which served as a banner for the bulk of Liberians both musician and non-musicians.They represented Liberia on many occasions and big events in Ghana and brought pride to us all.They also won awards on various completion and honoring programs. K-zee, the late Skinny Negro,New Max etc of the kakalaka Album were the founding members of Heartbeat.
I also managed a lot of young Liberian on the refugee camp in Ghana. Some of the artist included New Max of the Kakalaka album,Morris Haynes(Mondagar),Universal Vision(UV), Samuel S. Taylor (S-MAN), Pepsi,Shadow,FAYA and many more.I served as an inspirer, mentor, educator and a big brother to them even up until now.
Listed below are few of the many Liberian and Ghanaian artists singles ,Infectious Michael produced over the years:
Maron D. Cassell…Today is my day
F Dot A…Give it to me
David Mell…All Albums
K-zee…Hero,Chicken Saloma,etc
Takun’J…Tunkekeyatun
Nassi-Man…Give it to me
Mr. Smith…Wassup My Man,Am nice,etc
Pity D’Best…Looking for trouble
Royal Pain…Food Basket
John Bricks…Wango
Tan Tan B…All Albums
Quincy B and Scientific…My Dream
2 Switt…Why She Cry,All Albums
Amb. Juli Endee
Kanvee Adams
Soul Fresh…Wake up Call
Master Black
Bernice Blackie….Father’s Love(All Album)
Joel…Don’t want to be right.
and many more.
Currently, I am working with other artists and projects.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON ?
Quincy B....Album Productions
2 Switt……Album Productions
K-zee….Chicken Saloma Remix with Lady Muffy
And a lot more.
Hosting series of out of town Shows and Concert monthly.
First one is tomorrow in at the Black and White Beach in Buchana, Grand Bassa County
HOW CAN THE LIBERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY BE BETTER ?
We want investors to come to Liberia and try to help our industry. Probably sign few good artist here and try to pair some few big names around in Africa and the rest of the world.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE NEW ARTISTS AND PRODUCERS ?
My advice to new comers in the music industry is try to be humble and learn from others. Keep practicing harder with a goal and you will get there.
WHAT IS YOUR DIFFINATION OF SUCESS ?
Well, been successful in life is what matters most. I think success means full accomplishment or fulfillment. Fulfilling a given vision and mission without any regrets. Fulfilling your destiny. Living for others and making them happy and not for yourself all the time, neglecting the needs of others. And my motto for achieving success is creating the desire to become successful, determination to achieve it and most the discipline that goes along with it in short Desire, Determination and Discipline.
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