Preetesh Hirji of Mattafix – new band recently signed to EMI

Tell us what you do for a living?

Record Producer / Mixolagist /in a band (Mattafix).

Can you describe what that involves?

Hard work

What do you enjoy about your job?

The freedom to do what I want

Is there anything you do not enjoy?

Yes, All of it!

Can you describe what a day in your job might be?

What hours do you work?

10-11am to 1-2-3-4am

How much do you earn or what is your salary?

Job by job, it always changes..

How long have you been working in this area?

8 years

Can you tell us how you got to where you are?

Insomnia

Can you tell us about your education to date?

Self educated.

Can you tell us about any training you have sought/received?

I was trained on the ladder by other Mixolagists and Producers.

Have you learnt any new skills whilst doing this job? If yes, please tell us what they are.

Social Engineering

Did you come across any problems getting this job?

yes

Getting in, in the first place....

Looking back, would you choose the same job again? If no, what would you choose if you could start again?

Thinking about your personal experience, what advice would you give to someone hoping to follow a similar career path?

Just keep trying! be nice it helps! And learn to make a boom cup of tea!!!

Do you have an aspiration/goal for your future career?

Yes

How will you try and get there?

getting better at what I do.

How long do you think it will take you?

My life time