My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo. 

In this episode, we discuss

Illinois Upbringing

Radio Shack

The Walkman

Playing Alto Sax

Eye of The Tiger

Berklee School of Music

Interning

The Reality of the Music Biz

Changing Direction

The Grind of School

Back Street Boys Studio

In Over His Head

Cabrini Green

Chicago Tracks

Assembling Frankin-takes

Transitioning to Pro Tools

Being in Touch with RnB and Hip Hop

Drug Dealers Washing Money

Safe-Guarding Clients Work

Thug Labels

The Legendary Traxsta

Being Literally Locked into the Studio

Rebuilding the Client Base

Being in Control of Your Building

6 Feet of Sewage

Cognac

Chicago Basements

Albini and Tape


The Village Business Model

ATMOS

Financial Philosophy


Matt's Rant: Discovery

Links and Show Notes
Matt's Studio Site

Credits

Guest: Matt Hennessy

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 

Announcer: Chuck Smith