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"Not just an engineer — I’m a music coach who helps artists craft a sound. 3x platinum mixing & Engineering" Whether you need mix work, full production, or hands-on vocal coaching/ production, I bring industry ears and Brooklyn hustle to every project.

I'm a Brooklyn-based vocal producer, mix engineer, and music producer with 10+ years of experience making vocals hit emotionally and sonically. I’ve worked with Sony Music Publishing and indie labels, and my team includes 3x platinum engineers and producers—so you’re getting major-level ears on every record.

I specialize in mixing, vocal production, and tuning—from comping and cleaning up takes to crafting vocal stacks, harmonies, and background arrangements that bring the record to life. I can even send you a demo vocal arrangement as a template, so your final performance is built on something that already hits.

Got a beat off YouTube but it’s not carrying your song the way it should? I can enhance the production, add new elements, and bring your record to the level your vocals deserve.

NYC-based, remote-friendly, and fast with communication. If you’re ready to turn your raw song into something polished, elevated, and emotional—I’m the one to call. Let’s make your best record yet.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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Interview with Chris Belmont

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on an EP with ESSENSE recently and I am very proud about how it came out. https://soundcloud.com/ssensemusic I served as producer and manager.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working with an up and coming R&B artist at the moment. Her name is ESSENSE. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PT8YbdLkgxKJZgJXmqRFS?si=AW1zjHNPSzKCl0v1gabozQ
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, because you can get the best sound out of each if you know what you are doing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will treat your music as if it was my name on the album or single.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love it. I was born to do this.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Clients usually ask me what mixing is. I just explain that mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more channels. In the process, a source's volume level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated or enhanced. Its the most important part of the process.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it can be achieved fast. Efficiency beats speed any-day in my opinion.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask prospective clients what their endgame is. Knowing your destination informs your process and trajectory.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Just love the process of creating. It will love you back. Respect the process, it will be evident in our dealings.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take my laptop, mic, interface, keyboard, and a chair. Rocks hurt.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started my music journey as an artist. I was fortunate to be singed to a record label and tour regularly. I started producing and recording in 2001 and started JahRock'n Productions in 2005. Since 2005 i've had the opportunity to record many artists and work with some amazing people. My studio and skill-set has grown by leaps and bounds.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I like to work fast and efficient. I love being creative and free. I can adapt to many styles as well.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd like to work with any artist that values what I bring to the table. In this industry, those that do this for real value what I do. Wether they are "Joe Schmo" or the biggest artist in the world.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Quantity breeds Quality.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, Rap, Soul, Gospel
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocal production
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As a singer and musician, I understand the ins and outs of being an artist. I also have and understanding of what it takes to bring your music to industry standard levels. I have 20 years of experience in vocal production and vocal arrangement.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: We evaluate the condition of your music then submit a quote to then carry out the production process. Pre-Production - Evaluation process and planning Production - Music creation, Songwriting Recording - Studio recording Mixing - Editing, and leveling Mastering - balance sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimize playback
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a 2000 square foot recording studio in Brooklyn. We have a 10x15 vocal booth a live room and control room. I run pro-tools as my main DAW and use Avalon VT-737sp Tube Channel Strip, Universal Audio Apollo x8 , NEUMANN Neumann TLM103.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by music producers that take a soup-to-nuts approach to music production. Producers that not only facilitate the creation of the music, but have a hand in the creation of the song as a whole. Timbaland, Quincey Jones, Kanye West, Rick Reuben, and etc.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: We do studio engineer work, music production, and vocal production.