Music Producer Needed: Bright, Bouncy Groove-Soul / Indie Track

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I am a singer-songwriter looking for a producer to build a unique, custom instrumental track around a vocal melody I have already written and structured. This track needs to feel like a warm day at the beach, tropical island—uplifting, experimental, surfing, and high-vibe—but it is NOT an acoustic guitar song, and it is NOT a traditional reggae song. Instead, the "bounce" should come from a tight, infectious rhythm section and clean, snappy electronic/digital instrumentation. Sonic Reference Blueprint: - The Rhythm & Groove: A highly bouncy, crisp pocket. I want a prominent, groovy bassline that drives the track and makes you want to move. No heavy eco, no dark vibes—keep it clean and dry. - Key Elements: A smooth, expressive saxophone melody woven through the track, layered over snappy electric keys, synths, or staccato electronic rhythms. No acoustic guitars. - Tone/Vibe: Bright, sunny, upbeat, and modern. Think the sophisticated, sun-drenched electronic-soul bounce of artists like Kaytranada, Masego, or Anderson .Paak. Deliverables & Revision Policy: 1. Draft 1 (The Blueprint): A rough rhythm arrangement (drums, bassline, and basic keys/chords) aligned with my vocal guide to make sure we are locked into the right bounce. 2. Up to 3 Rounds of Revisions: Once Draft 1 is delivered, I want the flexibility of up to 3 rounds of tweaks to adjust the instrumentation, swap out sounds, or fine-tune the saxophone placement until it matches the vision in my head. 3. Final Mastered Instrumental: A high-quality, mixed .WAV file. 4. Audio Stems: The individual tracked-out audio files for final recording. To Apply: Please share 1 or 2 links to tracks you’ve produced that feature prominent basslines, brass/saxophones, or upbeat electronic-soul grooves. Please start your application by writing the word "BOUNCE" so I know you read the full brief!

  • $100.00

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Music Production
Music
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About the client
Member since Jun 25, 2026
  • Kenya
    Nairobi12:48 AM
  • $206 total spent
    2 hires, 1 active

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