Seth Firkins
| Seth Firkins | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1981 Louisville, Kentucky |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Pro Tools |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Five by Five Media Group (5X5) |
| Website |
fivebyfivemediagroup |
Seth Firkins is an American audio engineer. Firkins is known for engineering songs for major artists such as Rihanna, Future, Jay-Z, Trina, Ciara, and Gucci Mane.[1][2]
Career
Firkins started his career in the Rock and roll genre with the Louisville-based band Heaven Hill, originally known as Element H and later Breckinridge.[3] Firkins created the band's street team which grew into a group of nearly 400 workers and volunteers.[3]
In 2002, Firkins worked on his first rap album with artist Hurra Season, a Louisville-based artist.[1]
Firkins continued working in studios to develop his career. In 2006, he relocated to Atlanta, which became his permanent place of residence, and headquarters for 5X5 Media Group, a consulting music firm.[1] 5X5 Media Group consults with artists to offer post-production services.[4]
Firkins is credited to over 2.5 million records sold worldwide and was part of the Grammy nominated team which produced the Jay-Z album American Gangster which is certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA.[5][6] Firkins is also credited with engineering and mixing the Rihanna track "Loveeeeeee Song," featuring Atlanta rap artist Future, on the album Unapologetic.[2] The album was released November 19, 2012.[2] Firkins continues his work with Future, and is credited for engineering and mixing for Future's second studio album, Pluto 3D, released November 27, 2012.[7]
Musical influences
Firkins was exposed at an early age to a diverse range of music, from 1970s rock like America and Steely Dan, to classical composers such as Chopin and Ludwig van Beethoven.[1]
Engineering discography
- American Gangster (album) Jay-Z - Engineering
- Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted - Gucci Mane Engineering / Arrangement
- Still da Baddest Trina - Mixing
- Problem Bukshot - Producing / Engineering
- A3C All Honesty, SL Jones - Executive Producer / Producing / Engineering / Mixing / Arrangement / Mastering
- Unapologetic Rihanna - Engineering / Mixing
- Pluto 3D Future - Engineering / Mixing
- Ciara (album) Ciara - Engineering / Mixing
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ellis, Kim; Mark Thompson (August 2012). "Across the Traxx 'Mixing the Sound'". Street Report Magazine: 8–9.
- 1 2 3 "FYE".
- 1 2 Gibson, Kevin (November 2002). "Element H is taking over the world". Louieville Music News. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Seth Firkins From Five by Five Media Group to Fight the Atlanta Beat Battle". March 16, 2010.
- ↑ All Music by Rovi (November 6, 2007). "American Gangster - Jay Z".
- ↑ Recording Industry Association of America. "Gold & Platinum - Searchable Database: American Gangster". Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ↑ "All Music (Seth Firkins)".
External links
- Seth Firkins discography at Discogs