In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Marcella “Ms. Lago” Araica, Professional Recording and Mixing Engineer, and Co-Founder of Dream Asylum Studios with Producer Danja.

Marcella shares her 22-year journey in the music industry as one of the few female pioneers. She reflects on her experiences working in the studio with some of the most legendary artists of our time, including Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jay-Z, Nelly Furtado, Chris Martin from Coldplay, and more. We also discuss the impact of technology and AI on music, the differences between music today and back then, and how she balances being a mom and entrepreneur. Her overall goal is to become the best at her craft while leaving a lasting legacy in music history—thereby inspiring listeners to do the same in their own pursuits.

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