Seth Firkins
Seth Firkins is an Atlanta-based audio engineer who has worked with artists and producers such as Rihanna, Future, Jay-z, Trina, Shawty Redd, Ciara, and Gucci Mane.[1][2] He has over a decade of experience as a professional audio engineer.
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Musical Influences
From a very early age, Firkins was exposed to a diverse range of music, from 70's rock like America and Steely Dan, to classical composers such as Chopin and Ludwig van Beethoven.[1]
Musical 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, KY 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 forthcoming album, Pluto 3D, released November 27, 2012.[7]
Engineering Discography / Credits
- 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
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