Valiant Bowens

Southern US accent (like Jimmy Carter) heavy or light

I have been performing for 30 years as a recording artist (both singing and rapping) and producer. During that time, I've recorded and produced numerous projects including demos for rapper Mossberg (former DJ Quik artist) and actress Lisa Raye during the mid-90s. I also record and produce my own projects and perform the majority of the vocals. Recently, I wrote and performed a voice over for Hthorne Entertainment artist Diamond Jim on his song Planet Earth (a song about global warming). Several songs from my 2007 album, Lessons Of Mass Instruction, showcase my vocals. Snipets are available on iTunes. My vocal (singing) song "Patiently" can be heard in it's entirety on the Hthorne MySpace page. The widget at the MySpace page also includes several instrumental tracks I wrote, performed and recorded. Currently, I am still recording musical artists for Hthorne entertainment. I trained in electronic music and production at California State University Dominguez Hills. I'm proficient in most recording and editing programs including SoundForge, Logic, ACID, Reason, Cubase, & ProTools. Software: SoundForge, Cubase, Logic, ProTools, Reason, ACID. Soundcards:PreSonus Firebox (portable and used to record anywhere), Firepod, & Digidesign 002 (all record up to 96K). My MacBook can record at 192K. The Hthorne Studios has an electronic Yamaha DTX Express 3 Drum set, Blue Bird, AKG C1000, and Schure KSM27 microphone, the Phantom keyboard, Planet Phatt, Trinity module, Fender Jazz bass, Ibanez electric acoustic guitar, Fender strat, Radial J48 and Pro DI direct boxes, Fostex T20 headphones, multi track recording capability for live bands, sound proof vocal both with two way video viewing. The person being recorded can see the engineer and control room and vice versa. From 1996 to 2006 I was employed as an administrative law judge for Department of motor Vehicle. In this capacity I recorded the hearing I conducted and had to speak in a clear consistent manner to ensure a good record of the proceeding. I was also responsible for making sure all other parties being recorded did so. I was required to state verbatim complex laws and statues articulately and accurately. Also, I conducted training presentations for many local law enforcement agencies. During these sessions I needed to communicate the information quickly, efficiently, and clearly.