North Carolina’s rising bass music act LVllABY joins our storm system to discuss his background, music, and methods as an electronic music producer.
Abe Prado, also known as LVllABY, has established a unique niche in electronic bass music. With a Dominican American background and residing in North Carolina, LVllABY has made a mark as a versatile music producer and content creator.
His discography showcases his skill in seamlessly navigating the varied landscape of dance music, effortlessly blending elements of dubstep, color bass, future bass, and various subgenres to create captivating experiences, as seen in original tunes like “Sharks!” and his four-track EP “Sweet Dreams Dark Nightmares“.
His music career has enabled him to showcase his vision on the dance floors of NC and Las Vegas, supporting and opening for acts like JVZMIN, Asher Shashasty, Kaivon, and EPTIC.
With his innovative sound design and charismatic stage presence, LVllABY is definitely an artist to watch out for in the coming years.
This is LVllABY, so let’s get to know him better.
Background and Beginnings
Q1: What inspired you to start making music?
LVllABY: Growing up I was kinda a black sheep so I listened to a lot of music and watched a lot of anime by myself. One day I found myself at pretty much rock bottom and made a choice to either get into producing or just delete my subscription on earth! I’m glad I’m still here.
Q2: Who were your biggest musical influences growing up?
LVllABY: Breaking Benjamin, for sure they were also my first tattoo! Outside of that we got Illenium, Porter Robinson, and Alan Walker!
Q3: Can you describe your first experience with electronic music?
LVllABY: Yes! I remember being at home and watching music videos on TV and then Skrillex‘s ‘First Of The Year’ shows up and I kid you not I hated it for a second but some how (and I don’t know how many times it took) all of a sudden now it’s on my MP3 player.
Creative Process
Q4: How do you approach the process of creating a new track?
LVllABY: Honestly I try to get my beat as full as I can get it and I’m talking from beginning of the track to the end. It’s much easier to produce a track from there because all you’re doing is just adding contextual melodic to an existing solid foundation.
Q5: What software and hardware do you use to produce your music?
LVllABY: Ableton 11 Suite, 2 Yamaha HS5, Focusrite 2i2o, and a very old laptop that’s going obsolete so I need to save up for a new one.
Q6: Where do you find inspiration for your music?
LVllABY: A lot of my music is based off the emotions I’m feeling at the time. The DAW is essentially my diary in a sense.
Style and Sound
Q7: How would you describe your musical style?
LVllABY: Dichotomy! A contrast between heavier sounds and more vibrant ones.
Q8: How has your sound evolved since you first started producing music?
LVllABY: I feel like I’m beginning to take more risk on ideas now that I have a better hand at the DAW.
Q9: Do you experiment with different genres, or do you prefer to stick to a particular style?
LVllABY: Outside of EDM, I’ve got a rap or two of me and a few hyper-pop tracks as well! Lo-fi is pretty fun to make.
Challenges and Growth
Q10: What has been the most challenging aspect of your music career so far?
LVllABY: I’d say consistency. I live with my fiance, our dog, our cat, and our ferret and I work full time. Sometimes it’s easier to use those things as an excuse to not even put ten minutes in.
Q11: How do you overcome creative blocks?
LVllABY: Generative sequencing helps me out a ton if I get stuck.
Q12: What has been your biggest learning experience in the music industry?
LVllABY: Master as you go and you don’t need to own decks to make a mix.
Collaborations
Q13: Who would be your dream collaboration and why?
LVllABY: Nevve, brakence, YMIR, fknsyd, and/or Heather Sommers. These people have such distinct voices to me that make almost every track they’re on AMAZING!
Q14: Have you worked with other artists or producers? How was that experience?
LVllABY: I have! It’s so cool when you can just rift and be in the flow state with someone else! None are released yet but I got a lot of them on the way!
Q15: How do you approach collaborations differently from solo projects?
LVllABY: There’s two ways that you can go about it. One, you can do it in person and start fresh on a track or two, just sending an idea and letting the collaborator add to that and send it back!
Performance and Engagement
Q16: Can you describe your favorite live performance experience?
LVllABY: 12:30 am silent disco campsite set was something else! It was super cool to see everyone listening to my station and vibing so hard to my set.
Q17: How do you prepare for a live set or performance?
LVllABY: I’ve been curating my sets to play live but now starting to get more used to mixing so I’ve started to DJ free-mix as well
Q18: How do you engage with your audience during a live show?
LVllABY: I just dance. If I can keep the energy going, they will feed off of it!
Career Highlights and Goals
Q19: What has been the highlight of your career so far?
LVllABY: Opening for eptic for sure has been a crazy one!
Q20: What goals do you have for the future of your music career?
LVllABY: I want to continue to do interviews, collaborate with other artists, and of course – play more shows and make more music!
Q21: Are there any specific milestones you’re aiming to achieve in the next year?
LVllABY: There’s some number goals I have for sure but honestly as long as I’m doing what I love I am happy!
Industry and Community
Q22: How do you stay current with trends in electronic music?
LVllABY: Going to local shows helps me stay tapped in to all different sorts of edm from the underground to the top brass!
Q23: What do you think about the current state of the electronic music scene?
LVllABY: I think it’s better than it once was but I do wish it was more affordable like it used to be.
Q24: How important is it for you to be part of a music community, online or offline?
LVllABY: Music is a language that I speak well in so being able to connect with people through music is incredibly humbling and awesome.
Advice and Reflection
Q25: What advice would you give to aspiring electronic music producers?
LVllABY: A little goes a long way and USE REFERENCES!
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