OUR HISTORY
A LEGACY THAT SPANS OVER TWO DECADES
Bay Eight is a Staple in Miami’s Music Culture & a Worldwide Influence
Of all the recording studios in Miami, only a few, like Bay Eight, have historically impacted the music industry. This iconic recording facility is rich in history and has a record for producing armloads of awards and chart-topping hits.
The Timeline
2000 Early Beginnings
2007 Estéfano’s Legacy
By 2002, Estéfano had sculpted Latin‑pop history with back‑to‑back multi‑platinum projects: Thalía’s double‑platinum LP Thalía, Marc Anthony’s Amar Sin Mentiras, and J.Lo’s Como Ama Una Mujer—all tracked here, turning Midnight Blue into Latin music’s secret weapon.
The Latin Pop Hitmaker
Billboard Charts
2008 Infamous & DVLP Era
2012 The Split
After a split, four years later in 2012, Infamous would reclaim the facility on his own, this time using the entire space as his personal production studio.
With his extensive list of high-profile clientele credits and accolades, Infamous would use the studio to produce his A-list celebrity comrades.
Lil Wayne and Infamous worked very closely during this era.
2015 The Dawn of Bay Eight
Enter 2015: Audio engineer Matthew “Formatt” DeFreitas acquires the studio, rebrands it as Bay Eight, and swings the doors open to the public. With RIAA‑certified platinum plaques from giants like J Balvin and Offset, slick SSL and Apollo rooms, and a legacy now spanning 20+ years, Bay Eight cements its status at Miami’s creative core.
“The Studio, with its over 20-year history, is a testament to Estafano’s original vision. Our renovation was a massive modernization and expansion, bringing the studio up to date with state-of-the-art equipment and acoustic technology, all while preserving the essence of Estafano’s original vision.” -Matthew DeFreitas.”
2021 to Present
In 2021, DeFreitas teamed up with Ross Alexander for their third renovation. The latest updates included a complete restoration and modernization of Studio A, renamed The SSL Room.
History is a driving force in this facility. Ross Alexander possesses the experience to undertake a project like this. He has been the most sought-after designer since the recording studio boom began in Miami, and his expertise is in demand worldwide. He has built and redesigned iconic studios like South Beach Studios and The Seati. Ross understood precisely what the facility needed to remain relevant, yet he stayed true to its Midnight Blue Studio roots. – Matthew DeFreitas
The renovation transformed the space, including installing custom Augspurger Duo 15s with matched 18″ subs, aspect mood lighting, and custom sound diffusion. This reinvention of a relic into a modern, state-of-the-art room is a testament to our commitment to staying relevant in the industry.
