Interview with Andreao 'Fanatic' Heard, producer for Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Will Smith, Lil' Kim, Anthony Hamilton - Nov 25, 2008"Michael Jackson was great to work with, because he’s a real perfectionist vocally"Hailing from North Carolina and conquering the music industry with his attitude, originality and sense of enterprise, Andreao 'Fanatic' Heard is credited for producing King Of Pop Michael Jackson, as well as winning a Grammy for producing Beyonce (No.1 US), and working with Will Smith (No.1 US), Lil' Kim (Top 10 US) and Anthony Hamilton (Top 20 US). He talks to HitQuarters about some of his big projects, about his advice to beginner producers, and about the need to carry a CD with your music at all times! Click here to read more Read On ... * Mary J Blige and Al Green producer Kevin Wooten on being discovered over the phone * Anthony Hamilton manager Eli Davis on looking out for legends |
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