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#135 | Lil Uzi’s Ex Engineer Reveals How To Record The Best Music
#135 | Lil Uzi’s Ex Engineer Reveals How To Record The Best Music
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Benjamin Thomas, a seasoned engineer, producer, and mixer hailing from Philadelphia, PA, has left an indelible mark on the city's music scene. A Temple University graduate in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management, Ben's journey includes engineering hits like "Insecure" and contributing to Brian McKnight's album, earning him multiple award nominations. Since 2018, he has collaborated with a stellar lineup of artists, achieving Billboard #1s and Grammy nominations, notably for his work on Lil Uzi Vert and Future's 'Pluto x Baby Pluto' Album and Ingrid Andress' Grammy-nominated 'Lady Like.'
In 2020, Ben established After5 Studios, specializing in various music genres. His recent accomplishments include a Grammy win for Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales' in 2022 and engineering Lil Uzi Vert's double-platinum hit 'Just Wanna Rock' in 2023. Beyond the studio, Ben co-owns nicethingsMUSIC and serves as a former Governor on the Recording Academy board, and contributes to podcasts and online TV series. Based at After5 Studios, Ben continues to shape the music landscape with his expertise and dedication.
Follow Ben on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/benfthomasm...
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
01:07 Becoming A Rappers Favorite Producer
03:29 Starting as a Recording Engineer
05:29 Fast Studio Setups
12:35 How To Avoid Being an Artists Vibe Killer
19:23 Abruptly Ending a Successful Recording Engineer Career
26:07 From Recording Engineer to Mixing and Producing
30:47 Building A Music Career That Fits Your Lifestyle
33:25 Working With Lil Uzi and Creating This Studio
36:32 Tips for Artists Coming To Studio Sessions
42:13 Demo-itis
Want to grow your music career? Join our community??
http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?...
In 2020, Ben established After5 Studios, specializing in various music genres. His recent accomplishments include a Grammy win for Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales' in 2022 and engineering Lil Uzi Vert's double-platinum hit 'Just Wanna Rock' in 2023. Beyond the studio, Ben co-owns nicethingsMUSIC and serves as a former Governor on the Recording Academy board, and contributes to podcasts and online TV series. Based at After5 Studios, Ben continues to shape the music landscape with his expertise and dedication.
Follow Ben on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/benfthomasm...
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
01:07 Becoming A Rappers Favorite Producer
03:29 Starting as a Recording Engineer
05:29 Fast Studio Setups
12:35 How To Avoid Being an Artists Vibe Killer
19:23 Abruptly Ending a Successful Recording Engineer Career
26:07 From Recording Engineer to Mixing and Producing
30:47 Building A Music Career That Fits Your Lifestyle
33:25 Working With Lil Uzi and Creating This Studio
36:32 Tips for Artists Coming To Studio Sessions
42:13 Demo-itis
Want to grow your music career? Join our community??
http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?...
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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