My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo.
In this episode, we discuss
Illinois UpbringingRadio ShackThe WalkmanPlaying Alto SaxEye of The TigerBerklee School of MusicInterningThe Reality of the Music BizChanging DirectionThe Grind of SchoolBack Street Boys StudioIn Over His HeadCabrini GreenChicago TracksAssembling Frankin-takesTransitioning to Pro ToolsBeing in Touch with RnB and Hip HopDrug Dealers Washing MoneySafe-Guarding Clients WorkThug LabelsThe Legendary Traxster
Being Literally Locked into the StudioRebuilding the Client BaseBeing in Control of Your Building6 Feet of SewageCognacChicago BasementsAlbini and TapeThe Village Business Model
ATMOSFinancial Philosophy
Matt's Rant: Discovery
Links and Show Notes
Credits
Guest: Matt HennessyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith