2008 - Auld Lang Syne
Another year has passed us by. Where does the time go?! 2008 turned out to be quite a great year for me career-wise. This years highlights included scoring four #1 albums!!! (Danity Kane, Day 26, Young Jeezy, Kanye West). On top of that, i mixed a Top Ten Billboard Single, "Damaged" - Danity Kane, and played on another Top Ten single "Heartless" - Kanye West.
To start 2008 off, i bought an SSL mixing console, which has been a great investment. I've worked with many great artists this year, and at my own studio, I've mixed songs this year by (or featuring) Danity Kane, Day 26, Lee Carr, Fabolous, Joe Budden, The Game, Sullee, Busta Rhymes, Donnie Klang, Marina Chello, Notorious BIG (Notorious Soundtrack), Ariana Grande, Josh Xantus, Jadakiss, Ben's Brother, Joss Stone, Bizzie Bone, King Phaze, DMX, Sheik Louche, Stylez P, KK Alese, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. In addition, I mixed an album here for Asian mega-star "Rain". I also created alot of music here for three songs on Kanye's new "808's & Heartbreak" album and worked on Jeezy's album here too. And i've done mixes elsewhere featuring Rick Ross, Fat Joe, P Diddy, Mario Winans, and others. As i'm writing this off the top of my head, i'm sure i'm forgetting some great label clients, but wow! What a year!!!!
That all doesnt even scratch the surface of some of the great indie projects I've been fortunate enough to be involved with in 2008. Start to finish, this has truly been a great year, and I have loved every minute of it. Having said all that, i think 2009 is going to top 2008. I dont know how for certain yet, but i have very high hopes for 2009, and every bone in my body tells me its going to be a phenomenal year. I'm really excited about a new artist I'll be developing, as well as some seriously awesome songwriters i've been working with. Watch out for my Skywalkers Production team to have a serious breakout in 09. I was also recently contacted by one of my musical idols about doing some production and mixing for an artist he is developing. I wont say who he is until the gig fully materializes, which should be soon, but lets just say that round here we stay up very very very late. And i'll leave it at that. I am VERY excited about that project, as it might also include another one of my favorite artists as a guest appearance. All i can do is Breathe in for Luck.
2009 should start off with a bang credit-wise as i will have my first big release of the year on January 13 with the NOTORIOUS SOUNDTRACK. I'm hoping to add to my current tally of 48 Gold & Platinum records with that Soundtrack, and i hope to finally surpass 50 by the end of the year. I got 4 more plaques this year so two more for 2009 doesnt seem like an insurmountable goal to achieve. Lee Carr's album on Jive Records could certainly bring me to 50. Watch out for Lee's new single "Breathe" which i mixed here. it is a GREAT song and should be a big hit if Jive does their job, and the album will hopefully be a big hit as well. Its truly a collection of great songs, which i rarely say, but he's really got some heat on that album, with plenty of singles to follow "Breathe".
2009 should also see the release of the first single and album by "Small Town Sleeper". they are signed to my production company as well as Upper11 / Fontana Records. I developed them and got the band their record deal then produced and mixed their album "Conversations". Check it out on itunes! The label is gearing up to go to pop radio with STS's first single "Backseat", a song that I've known could be a big hit from the first moment i heard the acoustic demo. Small Town Sleeper has already toured with Daughtry as well as Candlebox and has shared the stage with many other big big artists. Hopefully 2009 will see them capture the spotlight we've all worked very hard to get them.
So, now i'm off to enjoy my New Year's Eve with family and friends!!! I hope your 2008 was healthy, happy, and prosperous, and that your 2009 brings you all of the success and happiness you are striving for. I know it will bring that and so much more for me.
Happy New Year!!!
-Ken Lewis
To start 2008 off, i bought an SSL mixing console, which has been a great investment. I've worked with many great artists this year, and at my own studio, I've mixed songs this year by (or featuring) Danity Kane, Day 26, Lee Carr, Fabolous, Joe Budden, The Game, Sullee, Busta Rhymes, Donnie Klang, Marina Chello, Notorious BIG (Notorious Soundtrack), Ariana Grande, Josh Xantus, Jadakiss, Ben's Brother, Joss Stone, Bizzie Bone, King Phaze, DMX, Sheik Louche, Stylez P, KK Alese, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. In addition, I mixed an album here for Asian mega-star "Rain". I also created alot of music here for three songs on Kanye's new "808's & Heartbreak" album and worked on Jeezy's album here too. And i've done mixes elsewhere featuring Rick Ross, Fat Joe, P Diddy, Mario Winans, and others. As i'm writing this off the top of my head, i'm sure i'm forgetting some great label clients, but wow! What a year!!!!
That all doesnt even scratch the surface of some of the great indie projects I've been fortunate enough to be involved with in 2008. Start to finish, this has truly been a great year, and I have loved every minute of it. Having said all that, i think 2009 is going to top 2008. I dont know how for certain yet, but i have very high hopes for 2009, and every bone in my body tells me its going to be a phenomenal year. I'm really excited about a new artist I'll be developing, as well as some seriously awesome songwriters i've been working with. Watch out for my Skywalkers Production team to have a serious breakout in 09. I was also recently contacted by one of my musical idols about doing some production and mixing for an artist he is developing. I wont say who he is until the gig fully materializes, which should be soon, but lets just say that round here we stay up very very very late. And i'll leave it at that. I am VERY excited about that project, as it might also include another one of my favorite artists as a guest appearance. All i can do is Breathe in for Luck.
2009 should start off with a bang credit-wise as i will have my first big release of the year on January 13 with the NOTORIOUS SOUNDTRACK. I'm hoping to add to my current tally of 48 Gold & Platinum records with that Soundtrack, and i hope to finally surpass 50 by the end of the year. I got 4 more plaques this year so two more for 2009 doesnt seem like an insurmountable goal to achieve. Lee Carr's album on Jive Records could certainly bring me to 50. Watch out for Lee's new single "Breathe" which i mixed here. it is a GREAT song and should be a big hit if Jive does their job, and the album will hopefully be a big hit as well. Its truly a collection of great songs, which i rarely say, but he's really got some heat on that album, with plenty of singles to follow "Breathe".
2009 should also see the release of the first single and album by "Small Town Sleeper". they are signed to my production company as well as Upper11 / Fontana Records. I developed them and got the band their record deal then produced and mixed their album "Conversations". Check it out on itunes! The label is gearing up to go to pop radio with STS's first single "Backseat", a song that I've known could be a big hit from the first moment i heard the acoustic demo. Small Town Sleeper has already toured with Daughtry as well as Candlebox and has shared the stage with many other big big artists. Hopefully 2009 will see them capture the spotlight we've all worked very hard to get them.
So, now i'm off to enjoy my New Year's Eve with family and friends!!! I hope your 2008 was healthy, happy, and prosperous, and that your 2009 brings you all of the success and happiness you are striving for. I know it will bring that and so much more for me.
Happy New Year!!!
-Ken Lewis
posted by Protools Mixing at 5:34 PM
1 Comments:
Happy new year bro! Much well earned success for 08 I see - the absolute best kind! Looks like big things in the works for 09. Hopefuly we get to work together more this year and UE IS ONE OF YOUR PLATINUM ALBUMS 2010!!!! Holla at ya family.
Caliph
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