Archive for year: 2014

Mix engineer Edward “UK” Nixon spent 21 days in Studio A to finish mixing a 13-song album for rapper/ actor Astro (The Astronomical Kid).  A former Epic Records artist and “X-Factor” season 1 finalist, the 18-year old Astro is currently in Atlanta filming a major motion picture.  The critically acclaimed album, entitled “Computer Era” was released independently on Grade A Tribe Records this month.

Producer Blac Elvis continued his work in Studio B, spending 14 days working on various songs with his stable of Mars On Sunday artists, including Pippy Thomas and Charmaine, with Keon engineering.

Polo Grounds/ Capitol Records artist Diamond booked 5 sessions in Studio C this month with engineer Steve Fisher to record some new material for her upcoming mixtape.  NNTME MuCo. songwriter Felisha King also spent 4 days in Studio C with engineer Quick and producer B.Harv writing new songs for her catalog.

Sko booked 2 days in Studio C for various up and coming artists to host meetings and listening sessions with RocNation‘s Senior Vice President Lenny S., who flew in from New York to attend.

Drumma Boy spent a day in Studio A to do some production for Lalela Records artist Chinky, with Pat engineering.

Money Tree Entertainment booked a session for Oklahoma based artist Zo Zilla in Studio C, with EJ Washington engineering, , and Big D came in for 2 days in Studio B, again with EJ engineering.

Independent artist QHeff booked a session with engineer EJ Washington in Studio C, as did indy artist Partier.  Gwalla Man Dash booked 3 sessions in Studio C, also with EJ handling engineering duties.  All Nite Mike booked a session in Studio A with their engineer Ray.

 

September was another busy month here at 11th Street Studios, as producer Blac Elvis continued his occupation of Studio B, booking 21 days to work with his stable of Mars On Sunday artists, including Pippy Thomas and Charmaine. Songwriter Felisha King attended a few of the sessions to pen a few hits, as Keon engineered the sessions.

Crown King Productions stayed busy in the studio this month, as their GOOD Music/ Def Jam artist Prynce CyHi booked Studio C for 15 days to get some work in on a new mixtape. CKP’s Mike Davis booked 2 listening sessions in Studio C, while CKP’s Nico Solis booked a day in Studio A to work with German-born Turkish model and international pop artist EbRu MusiQ, with EJ Washington engineering.  CKP’s Keino also booked 2 sessions in Studio B to work with a new group he is developing,  EJ again engineered.

Mix engineer Edward “UK” Nixon spent 3 days in Studio A mixing a new song for Scottish EDM DJ and producer Hudson Mohawke.

Studio owner Steve Fisher spend x days in Studio A tracking, co-producing, and mixing a 7-song EP for Pride of Africa Records‘ 13-year old Nigerian afropop artist Soaleze.  The album, The 5th Horseman, will be released in December for the Nigerian and Pan-African markets.

A-1 Records artist Rocko booked a day in Studio A, and Young Money/ Cash Money/ Universal singer Shanell came in for a short session in Studio A.  Owner Steve Fisher engineered both sessions.

Polo Grounds/ Capitol Records artist Diamond booked a session in Studio A with engineer Steve Fisher to record some new material for her upcoming mixtape.

Grand Hustle Records artist and Hustle Gang member Big Kuntry King booked Studio A for a day, with his engineer View.  Freebandz artist Casino came into Studio C, with our engineer Kurt Lindsay.

Sko booked a day in Studio C for various up and coming artists to host meetings and listening sessions with RocNation‘s Senior Vice President Lenny S., who flew in from New York to attend.  Sko also booked Studio A for another short listening session.

Independent artists putting in work this month include Big D, who booked Studio B, Lo Key, who had a session in Studio A, Q Heffner, who booked Studio C, and Gwen Bunn, who also booked Studio C.  EJ Washington engineered all 4 sessions.

We kicked off the new year strong here at 11^th Street Studios, staying booked on all but 4 days of the month. We took a well earned break on the 1^st, and lost a few days due to the snowstorm.

NNTME MuCo. booked a total of 17 days in Studio C, using the time for various projects for Def Jam artist August Alsina, Gloria Prince, and Rocky Diamonds. Dan Cahill engineered most of the sessions, with engineer Devin, with producers Keys, Cassius Jay, Knucklehead, and The Exclusives, and songwriter Fallon King.

A1 Records artist Rocko booked 11 days in Studio A and another 2 days in Studio B working on an upcoming mixtape. Producers Jon Boi, Nitti, and DJ Spinz came thru to provide beats, with Steve Fisher and Kori Anders providing engineering and mixing services.

BMG/Freebandz artist Young Scooter booked Studio B for a total of 5 days this month as he continues to record new material, with EJ Washington engineering.

Dantae Peeps came in Studio A for 4 days to work with engineer Steve Fisher on a few new songs for the upcoming release of the US version of his new album, “Perfect Getaway”. The original album was released in November in Japan by Tyro Productions.

Young Money artist Shanell worked 3 days in Studio A on a few new songs for herself, and for the new upcoming Young Money compilation album to be released later this spring. Steve Fisher engineered.

Epic Records artist Future came in for a day in Studio A, and another day in Studio B, to work on the finishing touches on his sophomore album. Dungeon Family’s Big Rube came in to drop another intro, with Seth Firkins and Steve Fisher engineering.

Def Jam booked 2 days in Studio A for August Alsina, as he worked on new material with The Exclusives producing and writing.

DTE‘s Trouble worked with producer Drumma Boy for 2 days in Studio A, with Pat engineering.

Mehcad Brooks booked 2 days in Studio A.

Big Kuntry King booked a session in Studio A, with engineer View. Yung Mazi booked a day in Studio B with engineer EJ Washington. 550 and Boone booked 2 days in Studio B and another in Studio C, again with engineer EJ Wasington.

We rounded out the month with sessions from Mannish, BZ, Kaleem, Rico, CoCaptians, Dion, Freebandz artist Casino, Marvelous J, and JT.