Grammy Nominated (Chris Brown "Breezy" 2023) ASCAP Award Winner!! World Class Engineer for artists like Lady Gaga, Kanye, Meek Millz and Christina Aguilera All big names aside... I am a hard worker and I take pride in what I do I don't put limits on revisions I believe in finishing songs at the highest level no matter the budget!!!
While assisting Legendary Mastering Engineers Eddy Schreyer & Gene Grimaldi I worked on many projects over the course of 11 years at Oasis Mastering to start my career. Some of the albums I'm proud to say I assisted on include:
>Kayne West Debut album "College Dropout"
>Lady Gaga "The Fame"
>Christina Aguilera "Self Titled" Debut Album
>System of a Down "Toxicity"
>Vanessa Carlton "Be Not Nobody"
>Akon "Trouble" and "Konvicted" plus many more between
Meanwhile I was signed to an Independent Label Under Atlantic Records as a Producer for a few years where I was put in the studio hands on with artists like Usher, Brandy, Tyga, Ammerie, Ashanti, Melissa Ethridge, Chris Brown and J Lo.
With over 250 placements on major networks and hit shows, my work has been featured on King of Queens, Keeping up with The Kardashians, Sons of Anarchy, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Bad Girls Club, NFL and many more.
I have my own studio in North Hollywood with gated parking that is avail for sessions.
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Endorse Riley Urick325 Reviews - 66 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedThis is the second editing of more of my performance tracks edited by Riley. He really does an amazing job every time, communication is always on point.
check_circleVerified (Client)Very professional, no need to ask many questions on the project he gave everything needed right away, stem tracks, bmp, style,...
check_circleVerified (Client)What a privilege it was recording on these wonderful tracks , looking forward working with Riley again .
check_circleVerified (Client)Riley is the hardest working and most consistent producer I’ve ever worked with, hands down. Hit him up for that heat 🔥
check_circleVerified (Client)Great experience working with this producer. Communication was friendly and professional, the project requirements were clear, and the whole process was smooth and efficient. I would be happy to work together again.
check_circleVerifiedDelivers exactly what I need and when I need it!
check_circleVerifiedgreat energy! super grounded and passionate about his work! defy recommend as a mentor and producer
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Super nice and professional! Would definitely recommend working with him, he made my songs 10x better
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Riley is super knowledgable and a great producer. He really helped bring my song to life. I'm excited to keep working with him!
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Working with Riley is a breeze. He listens to ideas, gives honest feedback and aims to make the best track possible. And of course he delivers top tier productions. He took my song to the level it should be. Highly recommended
check_circleVerified (Client)Riley is terrific to work for every time! I look forward to the next one!
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Riley is great to work with!
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Riley is terrific to work with! He brought me a great tune with good clear direction, he was pleasant and easy to work with! I look forward to working with him again and hopefully often!
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Riley delivered the work as expected! Totally thrilled with the results
check_circleVerifiedThe best in the business! I know my music is always in good hands with Riley!
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Riley is my go to anytime I need mastering done at the highest level. He always provides top notch quality and is very easy to work with. Can't wait 'til the world hears what we've cooked up!
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Riley was absolutely fantastic to work with. I have worked with a couple different producers and Riley delivered the best sound out of all of them. It was a seamless experience working together in the studio. Revisions were a quick turn around and he couldn't have been more helpful in ensuring I got the result I was looking for. I would definitely recommend Riley to anyone looking for a well-rounded producer and I am excited to work with him again on future projects.
check_circleVerifiedAwesome producer. Very good listener and really strives to make a good track.
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Riley is very professional and takes songs to a whole new level. Worked on two songs with him and about to do more. He is patient with revisions and makes it perfect every time.
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Riley has been an absolute pleasure to work with. His creative vision is outstanding and his guidance and mentorship on every aspect from music to vocals is a bonus. Riley is ahead of the game when it comes to creative ideas and sounds and is never afraid to experiment sonically. A perfectionist in his work, Riley is certainly one of a kind Producer and I am lucky to have worked with him.
Interview with Riley Urick
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Childish Gambino because of his unique ways of creating new ideas.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Urban, Pop, Latin and World music
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Knowing whats HOT right now!!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I give songs full use of their Dynamic Range. Clarity and Punch
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Control 24 Desk with all DAWs and UAD Plug Ins, Good sized production room with Isolation booth
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Childish Gambino, Timbaland, Pink Floyd, Chris Brown, J Cole, XXXTENTACION, Bob Marley, Dave Pensado
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Producing, Mixing and Mastering in a very creative way
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: MattyBMusic, Lukas Rieger, Empire (Tv Series), John Legend, Chris Brown,
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mac Laptop, Mbox, Nueman u87, Ns-10s, Midi Controller
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Music is and always will be my passion and career since I graduated Los Angeles Recording School in 1998
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Create you own sounds and be unique. Never limit yourself
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I won an ASCAP award for best Original Music in a TV Series with a song that i did with Kelly roland and Ruben Studdard for Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Tempo Stokes
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because you can create a analogue sound with digital
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will deliver
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Everything
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Customer: You got some bangers? Me: Yes!!!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Producers aren't beat makers, Producers finish an entire production all the way to mastering.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How big is the session? What Genre is your Music? What vibe are you trying to create?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be Prepared and Give me as much information about the project as possible
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Dynamic, Sonically thought out fusion music
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: There is no typical work process in my book
I was the Producer, Engineer, Mixer in this production
- Bodo "Sing For Ya"
- Chris Brown "Survive The Night"
- Dewain Whittmore "Bring Me To Life"
- Hannah Brooke "Ugly Side"
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I allow a reasonable amount of revisions, The goal is to make it sound great. Turn around time is very quick. Addition costs can be discussed.
- UAD Plugs
- Pro Tools
- Logic
- Ableton
- Nueman u87
- 1176
I provide consulting for free and thats more valuable than any music I can make for you
- Just missed Chris Browns Indigo AlbumAug 12, 2019
Chris brown recorded to two songs I produced but they got cut from Indigo at last minute. I really wanted to be on this project but better luck next go round.
- Jaden SmithJan 05, 2019
Currently in the studio working on Jadens new project. Should be dope
- Studio UpgradeJul 25, 2017
my studio in North Hollywood California Had some major upgrades so hit em up about studio time
- Going to China (nine one one)Jul 15, 2017
going to china to produce #1 rap group Rap group nine one one
- 21 SavageJul 15, 2017
Did a beat for 21 Savage. heavy 808s and Trap
- John LegendJan 24, 2017
John cut on elf the songs from my catalogue that I produced called "Sweat". I'm still waiting to hear it. I know its going to be crazy
- Chris Brown new projectJan 20, 2017
Working on songs with him now. Won't be the first time but I feel really good about these new songs.
- Getting ready to release a new singleJan 17, 2017
Produced and Mixed a new song that I will be putting out in a week
