Gamel Reid

What I use to stay fit between long sessions in the studio in Kingston - compact, no gym needed.

The cameras, lenses and accessories I'd reach for when shooting street scenes around Kingston, studio sessions, and behind-the-scenes content for my music.

These are the books that shaped how I think about creativity, purpose and mindset, with The Alchemist at the top. I came back to several of them during slow stretches in my career and they helped me reset. Start with whichever title speaks to where you are right now.

I built my first setup piece by piece, so I know you don't need a fortune to make records that sound good. This is the budget-friendly gear I'd point a new producer to: interface, mic, headphones, monitors and the small stuff that makes a room usable. Each pick has a note on what it does well and where it falls short.

I've been playing guitar for years, and this is the gear I'd spend my own money on. Nothing flashy, just reliable strings, tuners, stands and a couple of pedals that do their job. Every pick comes with a note on why it earned a spot.

A collection of the iconic consoles, mics and outboard gear behind records I love. As a producer, I'm fascinated by what makes these tools sound so special.

These are the plug-ins I reach for when I'm producing, from Kontakt and Omnisphere to the string and piano libraries I use for cinematic moods. I've split them into generators, effects and bundles so it's easy to find what fits your workflow. Nothing here is hype, just tools that have earned a place in my sessions.

I grew up in Kingston and these are the spots I actually go back to for good food, live music and easy company. From Dubwise Café to the Bob Marley Museum, it's the real city, not the tourist brochure. Hit me up if you're visiting and I'll point you in the right direction.