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Westward Productions

Mixing/Recording Engineer/Producer

About Me

From the time Ariel graduated the Institute of Audio Research (New York, NY) in the mid nineties, he spent his time living and breathing all things audio. That passion has kept him in the studio for countless hours for more than 10 years. He has spent most of that time working on projects for music business heavy hitters such as Puffy, T.I. , 8Ball and MJG, The Black Eye Peas, J-Lo, Faith Evans, Just Blaze, Kanye West, and many more. The experience and training he brings to any session adds an undeniable value that can truly be heard. His credits include Grammy nominated and multi-platinum award winning albums. In addition to working at various studios, Ariel is co-owner of a facility in Astoria, Queens. If you are interested in his services contact [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/21/2005
Band Members: Anybody that I've had the pleasure of being in the studio with.
Influences: Rick Rubin (The Godfather), Dr. Dre, Toby Wright, Prince Charles Alexander, Bob Powers, Andy Wallace, George Martin, Allen Parsons, Troy Hightower, Tony Maserati, Jimmy Douglas, Ken Lewis, Kevin "KD" Davis, and all of the engineers i've ever assisted for , John Alagia, Dave Jerden, Steve Lillywhite, John Siket, Just Blaze, Organized Noize, Beethoven, Bach, Motzart, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Dave Mathews Band, Jay Z, Nas, Run DMC, Slick Rick...i think you all get the idea, and of course none of these are in any particular order...except for Rick Rubin of course cause he's the reason i started. And of course my parents for allowing me to pursue my dreams and showing me that you can make something out of nothing.
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My Blog

Baha Men sessions with DJ Static in the Bahamas Part 3

Okay, this is my 3rd entry from down in the Bahamas. I decided to wake up early today even though we had a long night and take a walk along the beach. Yes i'm sure you all feel bad but if i don't do...
Posted by Westward Productions on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:05:00 PST

Baha Men sessions with DJ Static in the Bahamas Part 2

Whats good. So i'm writing my second entry to this blog while i'm down here in the Bahamas. I'm now waiting for one of the guys in the group to come and lay down some Timbalies. I'm on my 10th hour ...
Posted by Westward Productions on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:43:00 PST

Baha Men sessions with DJ Static in the Bahamas

So today was the first session in the Bahamas with the Baha Men. I don't have too much time to talk about it but we did a 10 hour day of tracking, and we just did a smash for Disney records for a sin...
Posted by Westward Productions on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:45:00 PST

The Wackness

Hey whats good my good people. I just had to post this at the last minute. Its gonna be short and to the point. I just saw a movie today that i think everyone should go and check out. Its called "...
Posted by Westward Productions on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:13:00 PST

REMIX HOTEL NYC 2008

Hey whats good people. Just wanted to write a little something about this past weekend. I had the privilage of speaking on the "Audio Fidelity" panel alongside Ryan West, Duro, Howie Weinberg, Mike ...
Posted by Westward Productions on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:28:00 PST

I will be speaking at Remix Hotel tomorow...

Remix Magazine has asked me to sit along side his esteemed colleagues for a panel entitled AUDIO FIDELITY : THE DEBATE. A discussion on the importance of audio resolution in light of the prevalence of...
Posted by Westward Productions on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:06:00 PST

Journal 2 is finally up on hiphopgame!!!!!!!!

Hello good people.....my second journal entry for hiphopgame is finally up....go read.....leave a comment and let me know what you think....http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=chronicl es...
Posted by Westward Productions on Thu, 15 May 2008 12:39:00 PST

Journal on hiphopgame is finally up!!!!

        Whats good everyone.  If you haven't checked it out yet please go and do so.  I'm trying to bring quality back to record making!!!!!  http://www.hi...
Posted by Westward Productions on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:53:00 PST

Check out DJ Static interview on www.hiphopgame.com

Everyone needs to check out DJ Static's interview....below is the link....leave a comment and show him your support. THanks.http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=djstatic
Posted by Westward Productions on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:24:00 PST

Donny Goines Blog......Please take the time to read....

Whats good people. I really want everyone who is serious about their craft to take the time to read my boy Donny's blog. This is real talk! Click on the link below.http://www.ballerstatus.com/artic...
Posted by Westward Productions on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:28:00 PST