Today we’re excited to be connecting with Kris Garner again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.
Kris, we are so thrilled to be connecting again and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things you have been up to. Before we jump into all of that, some of our readers might have missed our prior interview, so can you take a moment to reintroduce yourself?
My name is Kris, I’m a multi-genre Music Producer & Audio Engineer. I have worked on songs like “Kwenu!” by John-Patrick, “Ca$happ” by River Lyons, “The Realest” by Hippy K, and more.
Great, so let’s jump into an update on what you have been up to since we last spoke. What can you share with us?
Since my last interview I’ve accumulated a total of 101 credits (songs I’ve worked on), and I have a total number of 606k streams and counting. I also began working at The Red Room Studio in Missouri City at the beginning of 2021 where I began to really grow my sound, craft, and network as an Audio Engineer and Music Producer in Houston.
Between 2023 & 2024 my biggest songs that I’ve produced were release. “Ca$happ” by River Lyons, “Kwenu!” by John-Patrick, as well as multiple songs on multiple projects with Hippy K. Including “The Realest”, “FaceTime”, & “Focused”.
In April of 2024 I earned the opportunity to intern at Lucky Run Studio, where I furthered my knowledge in live music production and analog recording gear. There I was able to fine-tune my knowledge in recording and mixing. And in September 2024 after 4 years in Houston I found new opportunity in New York. Houston was the place of my growth and my craft experience and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m grateful to the music scene in the city for everything it has taught me.
We have now arrived at one of our favorite parts of the interview – the lightning round. We’ll ask you a few quick questions to give us all some fun insights about you.
- Favorite Book: All You Need To Know About The Music Business by Donald S. Passman
- Favorite Band or Artist: I listen to all kinds of music, it keeps my mind open. Recently I’ve been listening to a lot of Paramore, Hippy K, Noah Kahan, and Nobu Woods
- Sweet or Savory: Sweet, definitely.
- Mountains or Beach: Mountains. I prefer the sounds of nature or the silence.
- Favorite Sport (to watch): I watch mostly Football
- Favorite Sport (to play): My favorite sport to play would be football. I feel like it keeps me in pretty good shape.
- Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): I played a lot of sports when I was younger. Soccer, Basketball, etc. But I’d say the most memorable were when I played Football in Middle School & when I wrestled in High School
- As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: I really had a big interest in the military starting at a very young age, especially since I come from a military family. At about 16 I discovered my passion for music and decided I wanted to make a career path change to do that instead.
- French Fries or Onion Rings: French fries. I’m a big potato guy
- Favorite Cartoon growing up: I watch a lot of Teen Titans growing up. My favorite character was Robin
- Favorite Childhood movie: I was really into the Batman Trilogy all throughout my childhood.
- Favorite Breakfast Food: Eggs. You can never go wrong with them.
What are you most excited about in the coming year?
I’m most excited about my new releases with artists I work with like MaxxJames and Hippy K. As well as another year to grow my credentials and discography.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @sad_boy_kris
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