Technology is the New Electric Guitar:
The artist who refuses to evolve is the artist who gets left behind.
N.Lauriano
12/29/20251 min read
Technology is the New Electric Guitar: Why I Evolve
By Timbamyst (formerly Ras Timba)
Since I started my musical journey in 1997, I have seen the world change. Back then, we recorded differently, we promoted differently, and we thought about sound differently. One thing has remained constant: The artist who refuses to evolve is the artist who gets left behind.
The Tools Change, The Talent Remains
People often ask me about the technology I use in my music today—whether it's advanced production software or AI tools. My answer is simple: I use every technology possible to make the music the best it can be.
Think about the history of music:
Before the Electric Guitar, people thought "real" music was only acoustic.
Before Computer Recording (DAWs), people thought "real" music only happened on tape.
Today, we have AI and Digital Enhancement, and I embrace them just like the legends before me embraced the amplifier.
My Technical Evolution
I don’t use technology to replace my soul; I use it to amplify it. Whether I am recording Reggae Rap, Hip Hop, or Caribbean fusion, I am looking for the highest quality sound. If a tool exists that can make my voice clearer, my beats harder, or my production more professional, I am going to use it.
The Receipts: Since '97
For those who think my sound is "just technology," I invite you to scroll through my YouTube archives. You will see Ras Timba from the late 90s and early 2000s. You will see the sweat, the stage time, and the growth. I have put in the "10,000 hours" of manual labor in this industry. Using modern technology today is simply the reward for that decades-long hustle.
The Bottom Line:
When you work with Timbamyst, you are working with a veteran who has the wisdom of the old school and the tools of the new school. I don't just make music; I engineer experiences.
