Meet Marcus Muhd | Prod. MNGR, Director

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

Hi Marcus, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I’m from the south east side of Houston, TX, a neighborhood called Sunny Side. I was an only child, and we moved to another south east Houston neighborhood called South Park, nicknamed “the Dead End” because it was the where Martin Luther King Blvd ran out. The apartments were named The Orleans at that time. It sounds like what it was, the ghetto, but I had no idea about any of that. My father was there and it was pure happiness to me as it should have been. When my parents split and the relationship between my father and I eventually went cold, I later vowed to never intentionally bring a child into the world without being prepared to commit to it and the mother 100%, and to never start anything without 100% commitment to completing it. So, in any business or activity I start, it’s a locomotive. Trains are a very serious and intent form of transportation. They mean business and are not made to take frequent stops. If they did, they wouldn’t serve their purpose and reach their destinations. Once you’re on it, you’re on it. It doesn’t take short-cuts. You’re free to jump off if you want to, but don’t think you won’t have any self-inflicted consequences for that. I’ve found myself working with some jumpers at times. They cause confusion and disturb the morale of the trip when they jump. So, I’ve gotten better at recognizing those type of would-be passengers ahead of time. People who are real about what they want to do should look at it like this. Those who are interested in the trip should be absolutely sure you want to board and have it thought out. Nobody’s going to fault you if decide to pass on the ride, and you’re upfront about it. That’s the respectable way to be. If you decide to take the ride, you gotta get onboard before it leaves the station. I have never taken an actual train before but I’m sure the passengers are super excited at the end of the journey to their destination. It definitely is when you have accomplished your vision. There is nothing like finally seeing in reality what was only an idea in the mind back at the loading dock. Maybe the most important part is the journey itself because of what it makes out of you to accomplish it.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I’m the founder and Director of A Tone Productions, the “A” for Almighty, and the 1st key in the tuning process of an instrument. This business became my focus in 2011 as I sought to take my music background to a higher level by marketing through movie soundtracks. Learning and practicing filmmaking to showcase my music production led me to full scriptwriting, producing, directing, editing, and publishing feature films, and eventually acting. It’s good for me to be able to independently take a raw idea to a finished movie on the market. To me, independence is a high value, and a virtue. I enjoy the benefit of working with other independents as well. I would also consider being financed by an institution. Movie production doesn’t bound you to a contract for the rest of your life and your successors’ lives through the universe as music contracts read. At least, they shouldn’t. That’s something I can personally and creatively work with. Besides that, I’m totally fine with working a little harder and smarter as an independent, and the benefits of it.

I’m most proud of my catalogue. But, no one does anything 100% on their own. There is always someone to thank or credit for sharing their time, or money, their energy, talent, or thoughts. I haven’t received much of any of this, but I’m very appreciative. A blessing from the God is an investment in you. He doesn’t do interest, but sharing something of value with others is the ROI.

I had some major challenges as I still do now, and going forward. We all have our challenges. I overcome complex challenges with simple solutions like consistency, waking up early and going to bed late, keeping a schedule, prioritizing, researching the answers, asking the people, never half-stepping no matter what it is, self-improvement, proper eating habits, exercise, prayer, practice, keeping a clean and orderly environment.

I want the world to know that anyone can reach their dreams and desires if they apply themselves.

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.
Various things to do in Houston, depending on the day and time, or even the time of the year. It depends on what events are taking place at the time of the visit. People visit Houston with an itinerary already made out. They want to visit the places and do the things they heard about or know about. Some of those places they would be showing me because I don’t do a lot of hanging out. I’m just there as the tour guide.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Besides our Creator, my mother deserves the credit for being my top, most consistent, most valued supporter. In more ways than a few, I wouldn’t be here doing this interview now if it weren’t for her.

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