WCA #507 with Ebonie Smith - Memphis Upbringing, Education, Atlantic Records, Administrative Proficiency, and Multitasking As A Necessity

My guest for this episode is Producer/Engineer/ Composer Ebonie Smith, who currently holds the esteemed roles of senior audio engineer and producer at Atlantic Records. Ebonie has worked on projects for The Hamilton Cast Album, Janelle Monae, Sturgill Simpson, and Jason Mraz. In This Episode, We Discuss:

Memphis Upbringing and Tri-State Area

Radio and Musical Influences

Transition from Sports to Music

College Struggles and Musical Pursuit

Technological Fascination and Audio

Barnard College Audio Tech Job

Pursuit of Music Technology

Parental Expectations vs. Music

NYU and Advanced Music Studies

Career Start at Atlantic Records

Evolution from Editing to Producing

Hamilton Cast Recording Involvement

Creating an Incubator Program

Move to Los Angeles Decision

Differences Between NYC and LA

Atlantic Records Role Transformation

Producing Unique Label Projects

Challenges in the Music Industry

Importance of Administrative Proficiency

Balancing Multiple Creative Roles

A Continuing Passion for Audio

Multitasking Is a Necessity

Full Control of the Signal Chain

Matt's Rant: Making Opportunity For Yourself

Links and Show Notes Ebonie's Site

Credits

Guest: Ebonie Smith

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

Announcer: Chuck Smith