Producer Spotlight: TWNNY

TWNNY is a producer who dabbles his sound in genres like trap and EDM, so it’s safe to say that not every beat is similar. He also uses dark tones, heavy basslines, and space-oriented elements to give listeners an out-of-body experience. Not to mention, TWNNY implements his musical charisma on smash hits from time to time. Case in point, the soundscape curator is a diverse figure in the music industry. With every beat switch up, he only shows others why it’s imperative to tune in. 

TWNNY’s latest song, “R3action,” brings forth an eerie bell loop and space-influenced arrangements, all while staying rooted in an EDM style. The beat also takes influence from hip-hop, which is reflected in its pulsating kick snares and hi-hats. But once the minute mark intervenes, “R3action” gives more focus to the heavy bass, which eventually amplifies before going to a normal state at one minute and forty-four seconds.

Afterward, the song pairs the initial rhythmic pattern with an alarm-ridden sound loop, leaving fans more engaged and ready for what the tune provides next. Before leaving off on a sweet note, the loop is replaced with one that carries a lighter pitch, and eventually, everything fades out. 

TWNNY’s stage name was given to him by an important figure in his life: his father. Growing up, everyone would (and still) tell the producer that he looks like his dad, so he decided to use this observation to his advantage.  His musical journey dates back to his days in the womb. 

“My dad used to play classical guitar to my mom’s stomach when she was pregnant with me,” he continues. “She also used to put headphones on her belly and swears I would roll to the music. When I was a colicky baby, my parents say the only thing that soothed me was movement and a good beat.”

Even as a child, he’d continuously seek out music, often admiring remixes and unique sounds. At 13-years-old, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. 

“It was a new, unfamiliar and scary time in my life, he recalls. I took refuge in the music that calmed me and made me feel safe.” 

Fast forward, and TWNNY joined a band, but he decided to go a different route. Then, at 14-years-old, his parents got him a keyboard for Christmas. 

“I thought it was pretty cool that I could make my own melodies and incorporate different beats with different sounds. I played around with that for a while and then wanted more. I started getting into underground music like Members Only, G59 and Hollow Sesh,” he adds.

Once he hit 16-years-old, TWNNY’s parents gave him a Serato DJ Board, which helped him create his sound. Eventually, he found some free online beat making websites but mostly used one called SoundTrap. He connected with other producers who told me that pushed him to try FL Studio through these sites. 

“This opened up a whole new producing world for me. I was amazed by just how much I was able to do with this computer software,” he continues. 

The producer finds inspiration in other producers like DownTime, Thraxx Beats, and Ronny J. 

Outside of this, he says, “My support and my passion keep me going. I love making music, and I have friends who are inspired by my music as well, and I enjoy being an inspiration to people around me. It makes me feel good.” 

Overall, he wants others to find the inspiration to create their own sound through his beats. 

“My goal is to not only reach out to people with my music and my sound but to inspire people to be the best they can be. Nothing is better than watching talent start from the bottom and make its way to the top.”

His favorite tracks to curate are dark angel/choir type beats. 

“The possibilities are endless, with a dark angel trap beat,” he explains. “The switch-ups, to the drops, to the patterns. They’re so fun to make and cool to listen to.”

Moving forward, expect TWNNY to drop a song titled “American Idol,” which features Jae Munnee and Adi-Automatic. 

His advice to aspiring producers is to reach out, stay consistent, and never give up. 

“Reach out to multiple different artists and producers. Don’t limit yourself. Reach out, move on to the next, reach out, move to the next, etc. All it takes is for one artist to like a beat, and it immediately puts you on the map. But just keeping up the consistency of reaching out to other artists is super essential, and remember that. Don’t give up if you have a passion for music. Just keep learning and keep grinding. I promise you it’ll work out.”

Listen to TWNNY’s discography below: