TOPNOTCH PRODUCTIONS

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My name is Robert Fleming A.K.A. "TOPNOTCH". I've been making music and beats for about 15 or so years now, but only got really truly serious when I turned 45. Sometimes people ask what took you soooo long and I always answer them by saying "life" and "family". And proud to say so. I consider myself more a "music maker" than a "beat maker". I played piano when I was a little kid and tried copying music I heard on the radio. Later on, I fell in love with hip-hop and all the culture with it (graffitti/breakdancing/DJing/rapping). I always say I grew up on New York hip-hop and alotta my beats sometimes display that. I have my own style and make more than just rap music (film,tv, techno,etc) but when people ask who I make beats like I say I'm a gumbo of different producers (DR.DRE, KANYE WEST, JUST BLAZE, ZAYTOVEN--just to name a few).

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music gives me a sense of joy and happiness. It helps me have good vibes in my lfe.

What is your music dream?

TO BE A MUSIC PRODUCER FOR ANYONE WHO FEELS THE VIBE OF MY MUSIC.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

UNITY

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

"SUCKER M.C.S"

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

PRINCE, JAY Z, EMINIM, RUN DMC, DJ KHALED

What inspires you to make music?

HEARING HOW DIFFERENT SOUNDS CAN BE PUT TOGETHER.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

THAT MY MUSIC IS MOTIVATING

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

HAVE NOT.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

TELL MUSICIANS THAT IT TAKES HARD WORK.

What do you think of Drooble?

IT LOOKS PROMISING.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

NOT ENOUGH FEEDBACK OF MY BEATS.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

YES. BY LISTENING TO LOCAL RAPPERS AND JOINING LOCAL FACEBOOK GROUPS.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

GOOD AND PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING MUSIC.