We had the good fortune of connecting with Clinton Charles and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Clinton, why did you pursue a creative career?
Music has always been my passion and I was exposed to music at a very young age. There was a natural inclination towards making my passion into a career. Creative fields have immense untapped potential and immense growth opportunities especially if you have an edge over the competition.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I specialise in Playback engineering which by itself is an ultra niche segment of the music industry. Being one of the early adopters of the software Ableton gave me a headstart over most of the competition. I hold a graduate degree in computer engineering and that helped me overcome several challenges across the way to reach where I am today. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learnt is to be a step ahead of the game through constant innovation. Creativity stemmed from this belief sets me apart from the rest and the hustle never stops. Everyday is a new day to learn and innovate.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I recently had friends from LA in Mumbai performing for Lollapaloza with Halsey and Jonas Brothers and i gave them a fun short tour of the city.

The day started at the iconic gateway of India, lunch at the Taj Mahal hotel followed by sunset at the Marine drive and some bar hopping to grab a few drinks and soak in the night life that my city has to offer. Memorable day!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by friends and like minded people who have influenced my journey immensely and lent me a helping hand in times of need. I’d like to dedicate this shoutout to all independent musicians working tirelessly to breakthrough the barriers and carve a name for themselves.

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Image Credits
Rolling Stone India

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