What a wet summer!

Even with the rain pouring down on us here, the Essential Sound Mastering team has been cranking out projects to help heat up the summer! Check out just a sampling of what's been going on since our last update!

February 2007
Noel Aleman visited the ESM family bringing in the rest of Grinch Rodriguez's project.

Kevin Baker also came in to have Allen work his magic on Baker's hip hop album.

March 2007
After recording with James "Jimmi Jaymes" Garlington and Steve Christensen from SugarHill Studios, Origino mastered a 6 song hip hop album. His hit single "What Do You Get" was remixed with G-Reg and none other than Houston's very own Paul Wall. He was also very fortunate enough to get to appear on the Rep Yo' City DVD hosted by DJ Battle.

Milton Hollins also came by to have Allen master a 2 song demo that was a mix of contemporary gospel and hip hop.

Local jazz crooner, Kristine Mills had us master her first album that consisted of 9 classic jazz standards.

Texas Heat came in to help the ESM family heat up as they brought in their 10 song album to be mastered after working with Jimmi Jaymes at SugarHill Studios. Congratulations to Guitar Shorty for his award at the Blues Music Awards. His album entitled "We the People" received an award for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year.

James Bolden, band leader for the BB King band, came in and had Allen master his 11 song album after recording with Andy Bradley.

Also coming in this month was Lost 2gether. They brought in their album after recording at SugarHill Studios.

May 2007
Julia Elowetz came in to have us master an 11 song album that consisted of mainly Christian music, but with a combination of many different styles.

Also spotted in the mastering studio this month was DeCarlos "C-Los" Harper as he brought in a 2 song hip hop demo after he recorded with Steve Christensen.

June 2007
Bringing us an island beat was Skilly Bongo with his 19 song reggae album.

Also coming in this month was The Kimonos where our very own Gina Miller brought in her band's 5 song album.

Icon came in with a 5 song hip hop demo that was recorded with Jimmi Jaymes at SugarHill Studios.

So that's the update for now! Keep in eye for more projects from the ESM family! Until next time, stay dry, stay cool, and have a great summer!