Introducing Young Jeezy

So, i just finished creating the intro for the new Young Jeezy album. Its always a little extra special when you get your name on track #1, or the single, or the title track. In this case, just track #1. I'll take it. Not gonna spill the beans on what it is just yet, probably not at all what you think. I didn't mix it, (well, i mixed my part of it) i just created it, but it turned out to be quite an undertaking. Hopefully this will be another plaque on my wall. This is shaping up to be a fantastic year.

On another note, have any of you been watching the Olympics!!!! WOW! That Men's Swimming 4X100 Freestyle Relay was one of the all time best races i have ever watched in any sport ever. Sorry France, you might think twice about trash talking next time :-)
And the US Men clinching Bronze in the Gymnastics Team Competition was really awesome to watch. China was incredible. So much more to come i'm sure. Well, back to mixing. Gotta stay focused so i can take a few minutes a day to watch some Olympics!
-Ken Lewis

Josh Charles Tonight in NYC - 8/6/08

Recently i had the distinct pleasure of mixing an album by artist Josh Charles. ( www.JoshCharlesMusic.com ) Josh describes his sound loosely as "NoTown", a fusion of New Orleans influences, Motown influences, soul, and modern pop. (i'm sure thats not exactly accurate, but you get the general idea, and there are songs posted on his website). At its core, the album has really great, memorable songs, with performances equally captivating. However, where the band truly shines is live on stage, and tonight they'll be playing at the Cutting Room in New York City at 8pm sharp. The Cutting Room is at 24th street between Broadway and 6th Ave. Go see them. I'll be there cheering!

Lots of great things have been happening for Josh, and i'm sure many many more are to come. Of special note, one of my favorite bass players in the world, and old friend, Paul Frasier, is on bass with Josh tonight. I've worked with Paul on many projects, most notably Paul played on the David Byrne album "Look Into the Eyeball" which i recorded and mixed, and played on a couple songs myself. Paul is truly amazing, as is the rest of the band. If your at the show, look for me and say hello! And if you miss the show, then check out the music on Josh's website, and let me know what you think of the mixes :-)

-Ken Lewis