Chris Steinmetz (born 1966) is a record producer and engineer living in Chicago. He is president of Stonecutter Records.
Biography Early life
Chris Steinmetz was born in 1966 to Kenneth and Virginia Steinmetz in Barrington, Illinois. He began playing guitar at age 12 and played in bands throughout high school. It was during this time that Steinmetz first became interested in audio engineering. While playing a show one night, he was struck by the lower quality of his band's sound compared to the headliners.http://www.ChrisSteinmetz.com/bio Biography Despite his newfound interest in audio, Steinmetz entered the University of Utah majoring in biomedical engineering upon graduating high school. However, the call to music proved too strong and a year later Steinmetz dropped out and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the recording industry.
Recording career Steinmetz career in LA took off quickly as he spent his first three sessions working with Paul Simon, John Denver, and David Lee Roth.http://www.ChrisSteinmetz.com/bio Biography Within a year, engineer Michael Wagener took notice of Steinmetz and hired him to engineer many classic 80s hard rock albums for his label. During his time in LA, Steinmetz also did freelance work for many other bands as well as for some feature films.
In 1996, Steinmetz moved back to his native Chicago to be closer to family. He began freelancing at Chicago Recording Company, Chicago Trax, and Terry Fryer Music. Provided with access to Chicago's growing rap music scene, Steinmetz' normal clientele began to shift from hard rock to hip hop. Between 2004 and 2006 six alone, he received credits on albums by Kanye West, Twista, Lil Jon, Usher, E-dub, and Jin with all six going platinum or gold.http://www.ChrisSteinmetz.com/discog Discography During this time, Steinmetz also helped to pioneer the field of music mixing in 5.1. Six Views on 5.1
Stonecutter Records Chris Steinmetz created his own label, Stonecutter Records, in 2006 out of the desire to "advance [artists] to the next level in their careers and get them the exposure they deserve." Interview with music producer Chris Steinmetz The label's first project, Acoustic Chicago, is a compilation of 13 Chicago artists and features their music in an acoustic format to highlight songwriting ability.
Stonecutter Recording Studios In 2012, Steinmetz opened Stonecutter Recording Studios. Located in the south loop of Chicago, it is a recording facility providing recording, mixing, mastering, marketing and production.
Partial discography Artist Project Year CreditJealous BoneReason to Stay LP2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringAlice Drinks the Kool AidMojo2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringAlice Drinks the Kool AidStayin' Home2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringEgo MechanicsMoonlight Dies2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringRadio Free HondurasSuavecito2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringRadio Free HondurasDulce y Delicada2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeBird Box2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeSquidward Nose2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeWhoregasm2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringStraight SkinnyMy Intentions2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringStraight SkinnyVoodoo2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeExit2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeCartoons2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringEnuff Z'NuffMetalheart2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeQuiz2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeSpoiled Milk Titties2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringJerason DeanOnly the Lonely2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringcupcakKeDuck Duck Goose2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringManwolvesA Safety Meeting LP2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringKay SoulAs I Am2017Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringCharli XCX, cupcakKe, Pabllo Vittar, Brooke CandyI Got It2017Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringFools' BrewUp in Flames2016Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringFools' BrewGod'll Cut It Down2016Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringThe Ex SenatorsStay2012Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringBrent BrownBelladonna Lily2010Producer, Engineer, Mixing, MasteringBlack Eyed PeasLive: Staple Center2010MixingTrio GloboSteering by the Stars2010Engineer, Producer, Mixing, Mastering Lovehammers Driving Blind 2009 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Jen Porter Discarded 2009 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Jen Porter Closer to the Surface 2009 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Denise Brigham Hotel Lafayette 2009 Engineer, Mixing, Orchestral Arrangements, Producer Howard Levy Acoustic Chicago 2008 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Rihanna Disturbia 2008 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Marty Casey, Lovehammers Marty Casey & Lovehammers LP 2008 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Donald Lawrence Matthew 28 Greatest Hits 2008 Engineer Enuff Z'nuff Greatest Hits(Deluxe Edition) 2008 Mixing KR Morales Come Get It 2008 Mastering, Mixing David McMillan Heartsteady 2008 Engineer Syleena Johnson Chapter 4: Labor Pains 2008 Mixing Vince Agwada Eyes of the City 2008 Mixing OneRepublic Control Room 2008 Mixing Syleena Johnson Chapter 4: Labor Pains 2008 Mixing Sarah Potenza Acoustic Chicago 2007 Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad 2007 Engineer The Smashing Pumpkins Control Room 2007 Mixing Kanye West Alicia Keys Remix 2007 Engineer, Mixing Feist Control Room 2007 Mixing Jay-Z Control Room 2007 Mixing Heather Headley & Andrea Bocelli Live in Italy 2007 Engineer John Cooper Jazz Orchestra John Cooper Jazz Orchestra 2007 Engineer, Mixing Jimmy Buffett Live 2007 Engineer Sones de Mexico Esta Tierra Tuya 2007 Engineer, Mixing Queen Latifah Hairspray 2007 Engineer, Mixing Fantasia The Color Purple 2007 Engineer Various Artists Acoustic Chicago 2007 Producer, Engineer, Mixing Styx iTunes Live 2006 Engineer Jay-Z Live Show 2006 Engineer Kanye West & Jamie Foxx One Night Extravaganza 2006 Engineer Lovehammers Marty Casey & Lovehammers 2006 Engineer, Mixing Twista Kamikaze 2004 Engineer, Mixing Lil' Jon & the East Side Boyz Crunk Juice 2004 Engineer Usher Confessions 2004 Engineer E-Dub Prezident 2004 Engineer Enuff Z'Nuff ? 2004 Mixing Rival State of Mind 2004 Producer, Engineer Jin The Rest is History 2004 Engineer Tori Amos Mona Lisa Smile 2003 Engineer Ben Harper Q101 Live 2003 Engineer Enuff Z'Nuff Welcome To Blue Island 2003 Engineer, Mixing Disturbed Live in London 2003 Engineer Mickey Hart Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge 2002 Engineer Rod Stewart It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook 2002 Engineer Common Electric Circus 2002 Engineer, Assistant Kiss Box Set: Special Edition 2001 Engineer Limp Bizkit End of Days Soundtrack Engineer, Mixing Madonna Ray of Light Live Engineer, Mixing Nas & R. Kelly Street Dreams Engineer, Mixing Crucial Conflict Good Side, Bad Side Engineer Kiss Revenge Engineer Alice in Chains Live Facelift Engineer, Mixing Suicidal Tendencies Lights...Camera...Revolution! Engineer White Lion Big Game Engineer B. B. King King of Blues:1989 Assistant Engineer Faster Pussycat Faster Pussycat 1987 Assistant Engineer Miles Davis Music from Siesta Assistant Engineer Paul Simon Graceland Assistant
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