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MUSIC

MUSIC SUPERVISION

Every search starts with a concise brief that defines mood, story, and budget.

From there I map a search grid—genres, emotional cues, and any clearance constraints—then dig across major catalogues, indie labels, and under-the-radar playlists.

Each candidate is vetted for master and publishing splits, sample use, and PRO data so rights issues appear early. The shortlist arrives with usage notes, fee estimates, and optional rough edits to picture, giving you fully scoped choices instead of loose links.

The process begins the moment a song feels right for picture.

I handle every step that follows. Requests go to the rights holders with clear usage details. Negotiations cover term, territory, media and fee, keeping budgets realistic and timelines intact. Once terms align, I secure written approvals for both master and publishing, verify splits and confirm union fees.

Final licence paperwork is formatted to industry standards and delivered ready for legal sign-off. All parties leave with the same understanding: the music is cleared, the paperwork is complete and the track can live on screen without surprises.

Work starts with the brief and the picture on screen.

I cut and tighten stems so hits and drops land exactly where they should, then mix and master to current broadcast and streaming specs. Custom sound effects sit naturally with the score, while voice-over sessions – remote or in-studio – are recorded, cleaned, and leveled for swift use.

AI tools handle stem separation, noise reduction, and quick alternate mixes, keeping turnaround short and revisions simple.

ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Leo.

Music supervisor, licensing specialist and producer with a soft spot for Afrobeats and hip hop.
First mixtape release with on Dendemann’s “Best of” mixtape back in Hamburg, crowned as mixtape of the month in Juice Magazine.

Eight years followed in Cape Town and Johannesburg: rooftop sets, cruise-deck parties, nights that doubled as classrooms.
The last decade in Hamburg, Germany took me through various positions at Grabarz & Partner, thjnk, Epidemic Sound, Songtradr, Big Sync Music, BLUT and Warner Music, turning music and marketing instincts into business routine.

Today I clear music for screens, consult businesses and craft new tracks in the studio. Need a beat that sticks?

Let’s talk.

DISCOGRAPHY

SON OF THE SUN
I WANT THAT
SHINE BRIGHT
SWEET LOVE
BIEKIE BIEKIE
WADADI
SONDELANI
GOOD VIBES
TOWNSHIP SOUL
NO NJE
THULA
CHAMPION
AMABOUNCE
UPLIFTING GQOM
MODERN AFRIKA
CHAMPAGNE
BAD GIRLS
PARTY TIME
HARD TO FIND ME
TRUTH OR DARE
KHOLWA
WE GET IT ON
S'GHUBU
NO APOLOGIES
BEST OF DENDEMANN
CAPE TOWN TAKEOVER
AWETE
CHAMPION BEATS
PAN AFRICAN POP
FEEL IT
XTRA LARGE URBAN
XTRA LARGE! HOUSE

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