Frank "Frankie P" Parra was born on March 25, 1986, in the birthplace of Hip-Hop, the Bronx, New York. At the age of two, his family moved to the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Growing up in "The Heights", a neighborhood known for its tough street life and hardships, played an important developmental role in molding Frankie P into the producer he is today. As a child, his father, exposed him to numerous genres of music, such as, Jazz, Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa. As he reached his adolescent years, Frankie P started developing a passion for the Hip-Hop culture. Any spare moment of time he had he found himself studying the history of rap, song structure, drum patterns, and the early musicians who pioneered the Hip-Hop movement.
When he reached the age of 15, he took what he learned and applied it to create his own music. With hard work and persistency, Frankie P became fluent on the MPC1000, Yamaha Motif rack, E-MU audity2000 sound module, and Pro Tools. Five years later, he is now one of the top producers in his area, working with dozens of local artists and producing full albums and mix-tapes. Frankie P is one of the most unique and versatile beat-makers in the music industry today, having completed projects for Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Reggaeton, Dance Hall, and even Techno artists.
He is currently attending SUNY Oneonta, majoring in Music Industry with a concentration in Audio Arts. Frankie P is emerging as a top young producer, his dedication and drive is proof that he will impact the music industry for years to come. To contact Frankie P, please email him at [email protected]
***Accomplishments***
•Won first place in “WONY 90.9FM Battle of the Beats†January 07.
•Won second place in "istandard producers showcase" July 07.
•Numerous Spins on NYC radio station, La Calle 105.9 FM for his work with New York Rapper Reynos.
•Produced DJ Carl Blaze R.I.P tribute song.
•Currently getting spins on power 105.1FM& la calle105.9FM in N.Y.C with the song, “They Knowâ€-Reynos.
•Produced numerous complete local mix-tapes.
•Produced beats for Rap, R&B, Techno, Reggaeton, and Dance Hall artists.
•Featured on All Access DVD Mix-tape.
•Currently working with independent and major a&rs.
TOOLS: MPC1000, MOTIF RACK (SOUND MOD), E-MU AUDITY 2000 (SOUND MOD), PRO TOOLS 7LE, OXYGEN 8 KEYBOARD, SOFTWARE - SOUNDFORGE , FRUITYLOOPS , REASON, MONITORS - ROKIT 8'S, MIXER - MG10/2 , M AUDIO PREAMP
Produced Tracks On The Following Albums:
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