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 Remix (feat. Beyoncé) [Explicit] by Megan Thee Stallion on Amazon Music - Amazon.com](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GstK+3KAL._SS500_.jpg)
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.
Us 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.