Haph Breed: Producing His Own Music Since The SP 1200

Ryan Dixon, better known by his stage name Haph Breed, is an American musician. He usually produces and engineers his own music.

Currently, he is on his third album, “Tha Masta.”This collection of music is dedicated to Bruce Lee. It contains features from Sadat X, Ed OG, and Mellow Man Ace.

Haph Breed did a lot of his early production work with an E-mu SP-1200 sampler. He is still in the game using today’s technology.

We caught up with Haph Breed not too long ago. He was nice enough to answer a few questions for Hits You Love Radio.

What is your music background?
At the age of 14, I would record my first mixtape songs at the local record store. I started producing at the age of 15. By the time I was 17, I had began working on the SP 1200 which would be my main source of production equipment for about 11 years. In 1999, I started a production company called 3D Productions with my business partner Sabotaj. In 2016, I started an independent record label called PBP Recordings.

Who are your musical influences?
My influences are Miles Davis, Earth, Wind & Fire, Quincy Jones, Bob James, & Herbie Hancock to name a few.

What are your long-term career goals?
To make PBP Recordings become an established platform that will help develop the careers of many independent artists. To be able to do some jiggle work, song placements for commercials, movies and tv shows. Write and produce for artist in different genres.

What type of recording process do you use and who produced your recording?
I usually produce, and engineer my recordings. My process of recording starts with the production first. Then I create the song mode. I usually get the concept of the song based on the feeling of the music. After that it’s time to write the verses and come up with a hook. Usually I get the title from one of the lines in my verses or from the hook or sometimes I get it before I even write the song. Depends on the vibe.

Do you ever get the chance to perform live?
Yes, I have performed in the past but nothing recently. My main focus now has been pushing thIs label PBP Recordings and the artist that are signed to it.

Are you looking for to remain independent or to get a major label deal?
I like my independence. There is much more creative freedom but it is also double the work because there is no big machine behind this platform.

If anything, what would you change about the music industry today?
Give more creative freedom to the artist.

Do you have any advice for up-and-coming artists?
Put your music out yourself. The internet has so many musical outlets to help you do it. Don’t wait for a major label to contact you. Make sure you have the right vision to match your sound. Put in that hardwork, stay dedicated and keep that musical discipline in you.

Is there anything else you want to say on the people?
Thank you for supporting independent self funded businesses, musicians, bands, and music magazines.