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Imagine hearing stories that teleport you back to a time where the only marketing platform musicians depended on was good 'ol word-of-mouth...A time where digital music was an oxy-moron and songs often served the profound purpose of weapon and shield. There you meet a young pianist, Fred Wesley, who would later become trombone master and songwriting partner for one of the most dynamic performers in music history, James Brown. Fast forward to a moment with grammy-award winning record producer Pharrell Williams as he reflects on the influence Donny Hathaway has on his music. Experience jazz legend Ahmad Jamal's disdain toward the often abusive relationship between the internet and music community, countered by the applauded temperament younger producers such as Nicolay and Ryan Leslie carry toward the evolving technology. Now picture the magic of both generations, light-years apart, coming together on one screen, in agreeance to one important truth, "No music, No life". This is Rest In Beats.

With an infectious soundtrack scored by students of Berklee College of Music (Boston) and 5 young independent music producers from 4 different continents, Rest In Beats is creatively presented in a form that honestly and effectively speaks to today's budding music producers, recording artists, supporters, and connoisseurs.

Rest In Beats is an original and independent documentary that pays homage to record producers of the past through intimate conversations with renowned record producers of today. The documentary comes at a time where fear and uncertainty often deafens inspiration and creativity in the recording business. Rest In Beats allows viewers to explore the musical influences and historical sources of inspiration behind today's hit makers, though not without observing the milestones that served as catalysts in ushering in the music industry as we know it today. It is a timely, educational and entertaining work of art for students of music and general music-lovers.

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Influences:

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Waajeed, J. Dilla, Ahmad Jamal, James Brown, the Neptunes, Kanye West, Quincy Jones, Ike Turner (yeah....yeah..but he was funky), Questlove, James Poyser, D'Angelo, MDCL, Daz-I-Kue, Oddisee, Kev Brown, Roddy Rod, Pete Rock, John Coltrane, TM Juke, Dj Spinna, Leon Ware, Gamble and Huff...and the list goes on and on.....

Waajeed on Ghost Producing