Rising Stars: Meet Paul Baddoo III

Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul Baddoo III.

Hi Paul, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
At the age of 11, My father enrolled my siblings and I into St. Mark’s Jazz camp, where, for the next three summers, we learned how to play drums and read sheet music. Growing up in Uptown New Orleans, I was surrounded by musical history and music legends. My next-door neighbor and childhood friend, the late great June Gardner, provided a great deal of guidance for me growing up. Further down the street was the childhood home of Kid Ory, where Louis Armstrong would frequently visit. Needless to say, I found copious time to hone what was to become a dream of producing. I found solace in music, an escape from the rough life out on the streets. At the age of 13, I enrolled as a freshman at Redeemer Seaton High School where I joined the marching band. Following the motto, “band is life”, I was determined to become a leader. After attending endless summer practices, I became a 4-year section leader of the cymbal section, where, with a group of other bandmates, I led one of the finest marching and performing bands in the city. In 2018 I moved to LA. I opened up a small studio in long beach where I develop up and coming talent. I Love LA.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Many of my recent struggles have been balancing friendships while also maintaining a high level of work. When I moved to LA, I moved here with a bunch of friends. Time goes on and people’s live dictate what’s priority to them. I’m realizing that this industry operates almost perpetually in solace. It’s something I must embrace.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I consider myself a producer first and foremost. Since I was a snotty nose, I’ve wondered how records and sounds were made. I’ve spent years putting together the strangest sounds to see if the “what if” was possible. My friends come to me for that special sauce that sets a record apart. Something that sets me apart from most creatives is I’m not formally bounded to the rules of theory. When I put together a record, it’s almost as though I’m using my experience more than any formal constraints.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
Take time off and refocus. Team no sleep isn’t a thing anymore. Take care of your body and check in with your family. These are the most important things to me now.

Contact Info:

• Email: Houseofchordsbookings@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picasseaux.mov/
• Other: In The play store download my app House Of Chords

Image Credits
Zachary Bako