Michael Mangini
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| Michael Mangini | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 23, 1963 |
| Genres | Pop, Soul, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Songwriter, Engineer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Warner & BMG |
| Associated acts | David Byrne, Run DMC, the Beastie Boys, Joss Stone[1] |
Michael Mangini is a two time Grammy Award–winning record producer and owner of Mojo Music, a production and artist Management company.[2] Many songs he has worked on went on to become chart-topping singles. He received his Grammies for his work with the musical groups Digable Planets and Baha Men.[3]
1985–1992: Early years
Mangini started his career in the music industry in 1985 at studios in Baltimore, Maryland. He also started writing songs, singing, and playing guitar for the band China Blue. Mangini and the band relocated to Los Angeles to record songs at various studios, which is where he first learned music engineering and programming. He went from being an assistant at Chung King Studios to becoming a multi-Platinum award-winning mixing engineer within two years.[4]
1993–2001: Shift to production
In early 1993, Mangini opened a studio in New Jersey and soon recorded, co-produced and mixed the Digable Planets Grammy winning single "Cool Like Dat."[5] In 2000 along with Steve Greenberg he produced the Baha Men’s album Who Let the Dogs Out?, receiving a 2000 Grammy Award in the "Best Dance Recording" category as a producer. During this phase of his career, Mangini worked with popular musicians such as the Jonas Brothers, Bruce Hornsby, and David Byrne.[6]
2002–present
Identifying a need to develop and nurture young artists, Mangini first worked with Joss Stone, who was discovered by Steve Greenberg. Mangini produced her first record, The Soul Sessions, and her follow-up album, Mind Body & Soul'. Mangini continues to develop and produce emerging artists including Little Jackie, Diane Birch, Hailey Knox and others.[7][8][9]
References
- ↑ Ofganf, Erik (2012). "Ten Minutes With Mike Mangini".
- ↑ Villeno, Hillary (9 September 2015). "Music Drives Shayna Leigh to Just Be Herself".
- ↑ "PAST WINNERS SEARCH". Grammy Awards.
- ↑ Zollo, Paul (1 September 2004). "Mike Mangini - Great Expectations". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
- ↑ Jackson, Blair (1 October 2008). "Mike Mangini". Mixonline.com.
- ↑ "Interview: Recording David Byrne with Michael Mangini". Avalon Design.
- ↑ "Nikki Jonet". 22 July 2013.
- ↑ Rapp, Ilana (12 November 2015). "Musical Artist Shayna Leigh Gives Us a Personal Look - Part I". Huffington Post.
- ↑ "Shayna Leigh Sings About Relationships In 'Goodbye July'". One Avenue. 29 April 2016.