Boy Meets World

#TBT “It is less about the gear and more about the ear...” A few years ago, I mixed some amazing projects using this setup. I’ve always done more with less. The key to my consistency and continued success is simple... Patience and Humility... I allowed myself YEARS to develop my ears and skills as an engineer before I ever tried my hand at mixing. I trusted the process. I’ve also had some great friends and mentors to help guide me along the way. S/O @lesterbud @exit1200 @tunaoncanvas @mixedbymiles and @kennymixx. Lastly, Thank You @patchwerkstudio. I started my career there. I will always be grateful for that. 🙏🏾#EraOfTheEngineer . . . . . . . . . #BetterNeverQuits #WavesAudio #SSL #QualitySound #Mixer #AKG #MixEngineer #QualityOverQuantity #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing #TeamLH https://www.instagram.com/p/CYr_ioYgQUa/?utm_medium=tumblr

#TBT A young engineer in training… @fullsail Circa 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits #FullSail #MixEngineer #MusicProducer https://www.instagram.com/p/CYHaDp9lFr0/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love the process just as much as I do the end result… #CrunchTime https://www.instagram.com/p/CYDJgKVqsZR/?utm_medium=tumblr

I Said What I Said feat. @ludacris and @snowthaproduct ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I had the honor and pleasure of mixing this JAMMIN’ record for the homie @drummaboyfresh. They spazzed out on this joint…sheesh!!!!! 🤯🤯 @chrizbeatz and @dunn_legend 🥁🎹 . . . . . #IsaidWhatIsaid #BetterNeverQuits #WavesAudio #QualitySound #Mixing #EraOfTheEngineer https://www.instagram.com/p/CViMuyTArlD/?utm_medium=tumblr

Because… Why wouldn’t you constructively contribute to someone who is building a positive platform to inspire people. S/O @coach.aharris for having me on the “Life On The Court” Podcast. It was my pleasure. Keep pushing ✊🏾✊🏾. Check it out on Spotify and Apple Podcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7IOXWAJYt/?utm_medium=tumblr

F•A•M•I•L•Y T•I•E•S It’s always dope linking up with the crew. These guys have meant more to my career than they will ever know. Honored to call them Family. @lesterbud @exit1200 #ironsharpensiron⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHlao4gLeB/?utm_medium=tumblr

P•S•A Speaking on behalf of my fellow Seasoned Mix Engineers... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To all ASPIRING artists, producers, and up and coming labels alike: Please don’t reach out to us to mix your records, trying to sell us on how big they are going to be, or how they are going to do massive numbers AND THEN ask us to mix them for FREE or for the SUPER low. Don’t tell us how you’re going to make us “BIG TIME” or how you are going to put Gold and Platinum plaques on our walls. We have PLENTY of those and counting, HUMBLY speaking. We’ve earned all of our success thus far, through years of hard work and sacrifice. We applaud your enthusiasm, but we are offended by your sense of entitlement. You wouldn’t walk into the Gucci store and expect them to give you free gear, so don’t ask the people that are providing you with a service that can shape the trajectory of your career, to take an “L”. There is a reason why we consistently mix the records that millions of people around the world love... We’re damn good at it!!! Quality Costs. RESPECT THE MIXER! #ItHadToBeSaid 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🦍 . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits #QualitySound #Mixer #MixEngineer #QualityCosts #WavesAudio# QualityOverQuantity #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing https://www.instagram.com/p/CSsokZvg235/?utm_medium=tumblr

T•R•U•S•T T•H•E P•R•O•G•R•E•S•S #TBT Went from assisting on the mixing of his records, to simply mixing his records. Its always an honor and a privilege working with my brotha @drummaboyfresh. We grew up together in this industry and its so dope to look back and simply appreciate the journey. S/O @mr_squeak for consistently keeping us connected. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #EraOfTheEngineer . . . . . . . . #BetterNeverQuits #WavesAudio #SSL #QualitySound #Mixer #MixEngineer #QualityOverQuantity #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing #TeamLH https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpm7QeApMr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Don’t celebrate us when we “win for you” and blame the color of our skin when we lose. The hatred and ignorance of a few can negatively impact many. #EndRacism (at Wembley Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRPYTXOAkNu/?utm_medium=tumblr

My Bro @therealques just dropped some major heat 🔥🔥 Produced by and Featuring: @tu.ahyes Recorded by: @jumper_atl Mixed by: @ktibbs31 Mastered by: @kennymixx . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits #QualitySound #Mixer #MixEngineer #QualityOverQuantity #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHqOxIghzo/?utm_medium=tumblr

@therealques HWGA ft. @tu.ahyes 7/9. 💪🏾💪🏾 #IORS https://www.instagram.com/p/CQzrSzuA4rQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Journey Continues… Mixed by me 🤫 . . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits #QualitySound #Mixer #MixEngineer #QualityOverQuantity #RespectTheMixer #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_GI8lAV7a/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is going to be epic!!! I remember being in the room when both of these artists met for the first time and recorded “So Icy”. I was an intern assisting as @tunaoncanvas engineered the session. You never fully realize how impactful some records will be on the culture, while you’re in the trenches working on those records. S/O to @tunaoncanvas @lesterbud @h2da @prodbyjt @mixedbymiles @shawtyr3dd @thefatboi_ @drummaboyfresh @justice_league @zaytovenbeatz and @coachk44 as we were all in those trenches working relentlessly to grow our own careers and sharpening each other along the way. That was one hell of an eco system @patchwerkstudio in those days. Looking back, I can say that those early years of working with @laflare1017 contributed in a major way to my growth as an engineer. I’m looking forward to watching this @verzuztv battle as a fan of both artists. 🙌🏾🙌🏾 . . . . . . . . #EraOfTheEngineer #BetterNeverQuits #QualitySound #Mixer #MixEngineer #QualityOverQuantity #MusicProduction #StudioLife #Mixing (at Patchwerk Recording Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxmFdJgA7w/?igshid=f5uzggziprjv

Happy Birthday My Love!!!! Your smile... Your spirit... Your energy are PRICELESS to me!!!! 😘😍😘 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVU_T6AiDK/?igshid=117l8dgxcvxav

“All problems contain the seeds of opportunity.” Your #VOTE plants the seeds... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Thanks for this SUPER DOPE hoodie with a powerful message @BrianaDanyele. Keep pushing for excellence ✊🏾 (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG7tieEAYbX/?igshid=12nktal40rumo

Airing Tonight!!!!! Mixed by Me ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Since we can't meet in person this year, @TMCF_HBCU in partnership with @DavidBanner #ABANNERVISION and @AspireTV is hosting #RISEHC2K20 Concert -  a virtual #Homecoming experience. Meet me THIS SUNDAY, Oct 25th at 8 pm ET with @lilbaby_1 @2Chainz, @Rapsody, @missjillscott, @troubleman31, @TPain, @NeYo, @Shaq, @BigKRIT, and more. RSVP via link in bio and give a donation of $150 to unlock a special VIP performance by @anthonyhamilton or $250 to unlock the performance and a special treat from @hennessy. All proceeds will help TMCF support their HBCUs. #TMCF #HBCUHomecoming https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxIORIAX5_/?igshid=1h0ugtr46pozl

Ohio... #TheDavidBannerPodcaat is coming!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0uJDJgTmC/?igshid=zgo0y837w5x3