2021 Grammy Nominated Producers and Engineers

Today we’re giving just due to the Grammy-nominated producers and engineers. As 2020 comes to a close, we’ve reached that special time of the year again. The holiday spirit is flowing, the air has cooled, and the Recording Academy has released the names of its nominees for the 63rd induction of the GRAMMY Awards! 

 

The phrase “I couldn’t have done it without you” certainly applies to the men and women who produce, mix, and master the projects we all know and love. So, we’ve compiled a list of nominees in stand-out categories, highlighting those who in most cases, are unsung heroes. 

 

RECORD OF THE YEAR

 

BLACK PARADE by Beyoncé

 

Produced by Beyoncé & Derek Dixie

Mixed by Stuart White

Mastered by Colin Leonard

 

 

ROCKSTAR by DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch

Produced by SethinTheKitchen

Mixed by Derek “MixedByAli” Ali, Chris Dennis & Liz Robson

Mastered by Susan Tabor
 

SAY SO by Doja Cat

Produced by Tyson Trax

Mixed by Clint Gibbs

Mastered by Mike Bozzi
 

 

EVERYTHING I WANTED by Billie Eilish

Produced by Finneas O’Connell

Mixed by Rob Kinelski & Finneas O’Connell

Mastered by John Greenham

 

Coming through with a second nomination in the category, Beyonce’s feature on

Megan Thee Stallion’s SAVAGE is also in the running to win record of the year.

 

SAVAGE by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce

Produced by J. White DidIt and Queen Bey herself

Mixed Stuart White 

Mastered by Colin Leonard

 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

 

Jhené Aiko’s CHILOMBO

Produced by Fisticuffs & Julian-Quán Việt Lê

Mixed by Fisticuffs, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Zeke Mishanec, Christian Plata & Gregg Rominiecki

Mastered by Dave Kutch

 

 

  

Coldplay’s EVERYDAY LIFE

Produced by Daniel Green, Bill Rahko & Rik Simpson

Mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent

Mastered by Emily Lazar

 

 

 

 

Dua Lipa’s FUTURE NOSTALGIA

 

Produced by Koz

Mixed by Josh Gudwin & Cameron Gower Poole

Mastered by Chris Gehringer

 

 

 

Post Malone’s HOLLYWOOD’S BLEEDING

Produced by Louis Bell & Frank Dukes

Mixed by Louis Bell & Manny Marroquin

Mastered by Mike Bozzi
 

 

 

Like most of the world, we’ll be watching from home.

 

 

Though we couldn’t list every single nominee in all categories, Bay Eight Recording Studios wishes a big congratulatory fist bump to all the artists, producers, and engineers nominated. 

 If you’re still unsure about the differences between, production, mixing, and mastering head over to our blog to read up on the impact and importance of each process and those who carry it out.