hip hop mp3′s n’ notes

Working with Michael Jackson

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Songworx.com – In 1998 I was fortunate enough to engineer for Michael Jackson after he asked me to record several of his vocal sessions and track a few of his producers. His passing is some pretty sad news and my memories of those studio sessions has compelled  me [...]

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Tracy Carter

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] “I Wanna Be” Final mix, non-mastered version. From producer, writer and amazing musician Tracy Carter , this track really shows quality with very little but talented people. “I Wanna Be” sung beautifully by Angie Fischer. was recorded by Tracy in his apt. with no acoustic treatments of any [...]

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Ray J

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Where Do We Go From Here” from the album “This Ain’t A Game” Ray J , 2002. The best studios, star producers and a gigantic budget. I recorded Ray J’s vocals and mixed this song at Larrabee North studios in the L.A. valley in studio “1” on an [...]

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LV

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] “I Wonder” I mixed several Tracks for LV of Gangterz Paradice fame for an unreleased production in 2004. Here’s a little sample. The man has amazing pipes.

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Goldiggez – Tweet and Max Lux

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] “Where are my Goldiggez at” Goldiggez are Tweet from HipHop R&B group NEXT and Max Lux. I mixed several tracks for them in 2003 at my studio at the time in Venice Beach CA. “Menage” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] -

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