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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 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 , , and David Lee Roth.http://www.ChrisSteinmetz.com/bio Biography Within a year, engineer 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 , , , Usher, , 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. [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, , 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
Jealous BoneReason to Stay LP2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Alice Drinks the Kool AidMojo2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Alice Drinks the Kool AidStayin' Home2020Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Ego MechanicsMoonlight Dies2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Radio Free HondurasSuavecito2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Radio Free HondurasDulce y Delicada2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeBird Box2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeSquidward Nose2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeWhoregasm2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Straight SkinnyMy Intentions2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Straight SkinnyVoodoo2019Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeExit2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeCartoons2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Enuff Z'NuffMetalheart2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeQuiz2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeSpoiled Milk Titties2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Jerason DeanOnly the Lonely2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
cupcakKeDuck Duck Goose2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
ManwolvesA Safety Meeting LP2018Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Kay SoulAs I Am2017Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Charli XCX, cupcakKe, Pabllo Vittar, Brooke CandyI Got It2017Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Fools' BrewUp in Flames2016Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Fools' BrewGod'll Cut It Down2016Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
The Ex SenatorsStay2012Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Brent BrownBelladonna Lily2010Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Black Eyed PeasLive: Staple Center2010Mixing
Trio GloboSteering by the Stars2010Engineer, Producer, Mixing, Mastering
Driving Blind2009Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Discarded2009Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Closer to the Surface2009Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Hotel Lafayette2009Engineer, Mixing, Orchestral Arrangements, Producer
Acoustic Chicago2008Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Disturbia2008Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Marty Casey, LovehammersMarty Casey & Lovehammers LP2008Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Matthew 28 Greatest Hits2008Engineer
Enuff Z'nuffGreatest Hits(Deluxe Edition)2008Mixing
Come Get It2008Mastering, Mixing
David McMillanHeartsteady2008Engineer
Chapter 4: Labor Pains2008Mixing
Eyes of the City2008Mixing
Control Room2008Mixing
Chapter 4: Labor Pains2008Mixing
Acoustic Chicago2007Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Good Girl Gone Bad2007Engineer
The Smashing PumpkinsControl Room2007Mixing
Alicia Keys Remix2007Engineer, Mixing
FeistControl Room2007Mixing
Control Room2007Mixing
& Live in Italy2007Engineer
John Cooper Jazz OrchestraJohn Cooper Jazz Orchestra2007Engineer, Mixing
Live2007Engineer
Sones de MexicoEsta Tierra Tuya2007Engineer, Mixing
Hairspray2007Engineer, Mixing
The Color Purple2007Engineer
Various ArtistsAcoustic Chicago2007Producer, Engineer, Mixing
StyxiTunes Live2006Engineer
Live Show2006Engineer
& One Night Extravaganza2006Engineer
Marty Casey & Lovehammers2006Engineer, Mixing
Kamikaze2004Engineer, Mixing
Crunk Juice2004Engineer
UsherConfessions2004Engineer
Prezident2004Engineer
Enuff Z'Nuff?2004Mixing
RivalState of Mind2004Producer, Engineer
JinThe Rest is History2004Engineer
Mona Lisa Smile2003Engineer
Q101 Live2003Engineer
Enuff Z'NuffWelcome To Blue Island2003Engineer, Mixing
DisturbedLive in London2003Engineer
Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge2002Engineer
It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook2002Engineer
CommonElectric Circus2002Engineer, Assistant
KissBox Set: Special Edition2001Engineer
End of Days Soundtrack Engineer, Mixing
Ray of Light Live Engineer, Mixing
& R. KellyStreet Dreams Engineer, Mixing
Good Side, Bad Side Engineer
KissRevenge Engineer
Alice in ChainsLive Facelift Engineer, Mixing
Suicidal TendenciesLights...Camera...Revolution! Engineer
Big Game Engineer
B. B. KingKing of Blues:1989 Assistant Engineer
Faster Pussycat1987Assistant Engineer
Music from Siesta Assistant Engineer
Graceland Assistant

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