Mixing & Mastering Engineers, Producers & Songwriters who worked with Redbeard Samurai

I provide quality guitar production. I can elevate your music.

I am a saxophonist session musician and horn arranger based in Johannesburg South Africa. I have worked with Hugh Masakela, Ringo Madlingozi, Benjamin Dube, Judith Sephuma, Zahara, Afrotraction, Berita, mafikizolo, Danny K and also was on Gsopel according to jazz Chapter 4 with Kirk Whalum.

i had a 2 year course of sound and light engineering in antwerp. (SIHA) Ive been live mixing cover bands in local pub for about 3 years now. but my passion lays in the studio, creating music with my friends and feel the soul of the sound we made, I've been rec and mixing for 8years, im ready to help other talented artists!

I specialize in textures and creative drumming. I like to prepare my drums using bells, objects and percussion on top of the hitting surfaces to create rattle and different types of layered sounds. I have made unique steel cymbals ranging from 24'' to 48'' to create very dark and metallic textures.

#1 Chart Album Producer. Working full-time as a producer under the name ELIJA since 2022, my sound is influenced by EDM, US/German rap, and 2010s pop, featuring distinct vocals, atmospheric sound design, and impactful drums. I describe my production style as agile, innovative, and efficient.

Multi-genre expert session vocalist & writer. 5+yrs training with vocal coach Billy Purnell (Tori Kelly, Keke Palmer, The Voice in-house coach). 10+yrs classical, jazz, & pop piano training. Vocals featured on Amazon Prime global commercials. Original music featured on Spotify Editorial 'Folk Pop.'

If you're head's about to explode, stand near a canvas. This is a hyperbolic way of saying to capture your emotions and direct your energy into your art. How do you transfer your life and experiences into music? I can help with that. I can unglue those words stuck on the tip of your tongue or find that sound buried in your head.

I have dedicated my life to mixing for the past 6 years, and I feel like my skill has finally gotten to the point where I can use to help other people create memories. So I hope I can do that for you!

Producer | Songwriter | Composer | Guitarist 📍 Los Angeles, CA | 📧 mraphael1@mac.com 🌐 michaelraphaelmusic.netlify.app | ☎ (661) 312-1616 Happy to mix your music , Take it to the next level, OR Write something fresh!.