Acknowledged as a collaborative effort between Elizondo and the band, the album earned "rave reviews"[30] with the BBC stating that it went "one step further in its bittersweetly effortless pop. Records. [22] His run of hits continued through the end of 2004, with Mary J. Blige's "Family Affair", charting at No. ". 1 on the Billboard album charts. As for additional restructuring, Cavallo reassures the label's darkest layoff days are behind it. The track will appear on the group’s upcoming album, Simulation Theory, out November 9th via Warner Bros. Records. It was released on July 27, 2010 through Warner Bros. Records. WBR chairman Rob Cavallo says the addition of Elizondo, who worked on hits by Eminem and 50 Cent, means his new team "is in place." [37] Mainly a creative role, he focused jointly on A&R and production, working primarily with Warner Bros. artists, including Gary Clark Jr, Mastodon, Kimbra, Jenny Lewis, The Regrettes, JR JR, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Daye Jack, and Echosmith, the first band he signed. There's a great tradition here at Warner Bros. Records, which established the staff producer philosophy early on, where they could sign stuff and go into the studio and bring to fruition a vision to really help the artist," adds Cavallo. During the recording of Nightmare, Cavallo and veteran record producer and legendary A&R executive Lenny Waronker (who was back in the Warner Bros. Records fold after 14 years) approached Elizondo about joining the company as a Staff Producer and Senior VP or A&R. 1 country record with. Scott Storch, another of Dre's proteges, also co-produced "Lay Low". | California Privacy Rights 1 Album", "Mike Elizondo Joins Warner Bros. as Staff Producer and A&R Exec", "Regina Spektor's 'What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, "Keith Urban's 'Fuse' album brings new collaborators", "A brief history of the new 'Hamilton Mixtape, "Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' Passes 4 Years on Billboard 200", "Mike Elizondo finds 'Live From Here' musical director gig 'exhilarating, "Gary Clark Jr. "[7], He went to Hamilton High School Music Academy, where he met future engineer Manny Marroquin and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., who inspired him to devote more time to practicing in order to improve his technique. "Our team is in place for the most part, we're still analyzing the roster and aggressively looking to sign new things. Although he enjoyed being independent, Elizondo relished the idea of being part of the A&R … "He just had a No. Mike Elizondo is a Director in the Firm’s Corporate M&A Advisory. [7], Elizondo met Poe through Matt Wallace in 1997, and co-wrote four songs for her second Atlantic album, Haunted, including its title track. ", personnel changes, it's only minor tweaks now -- no wholesale changes," he adds. [10][12], At CSUN, Elizondo played bass and wrote songs for Budahat, a Rock/R&B band that he founded with a childhood friend, Trevor Lawrence, Jr.[13] In 1995, the band was signed by Atlantic. [15][16] He played on Dre's solo album 2001 in 1999, and continued to work closely with him for the next 11 years as a multi-instrumentalist (bass, keyboards, and guitars), songwriter, and producer. Following the release of the album, he was signed to a publishing deal with producer Steve Lindsey, who had a co-venture with Windswept Pacific. RELATED: Batman: The Dawnbreaker’s Green Lantern Ring Has A New Power “I’m really honored by this,” Snyder said. The soundtrack will be co-produced by Mike Elizondo, senior vice president of A&R at Warner Bros. Records, who's worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Twenty One Pilots, Muse and Mastodon. She sees them walking in a straight line, that's not really her style. Rated #624 in the best albums of 2012. [33] That same year, he wrote five songs for Eminem's Relapse—an album he also played on—and produced Switchfoot's Hello Hurricane, the album's "varied arrangements reflecting his diverse résumé. His father hosted jam sessions at home, and in the early 80s converted the garage into a recording studio to record local bands. [39], In 2013, to "keep things fresh for himself and his fans," Keith Urban collaborated with Elizondo, who co-wrote and co-produced two tracks on his album, Fuse. Mike Elizondo, responsible for producing and co-writing songs for a bevy of artists – Dr. Dre,Eminem, Jay-Z, D-12, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit,Obie Trice, Nate Dogg, Nelly Furtado, Pink, and others – is … Elizondo is also an accomplished musician, having contributed bass to Ry Cooder’s Chavez Ravine and B.B. Warner Bros. Records ‎– 9362-49022-8, Warner Bros. Records ‎– 584802-1 Format: 2 × Vinyl , LP, Album Mike Elizondo, who has worked with Eminem, Dr. Dre and produced Fiona Apple ’s 2005 album Extraordinary Machine, has joined Warner Bros. Records as a … “The Dark Side” finds Muse crafting another sleek, stadium-sized rock song, with singer Matt Bellamy’s vocals rising over a propulsive drum beat, a sinuous guitar riff and flares of vibrant synths. Blak and Blu, an Album by Gary Clark Jr.. [47] His recording studio is in Gallatin, Tennessee. So it seemed perfect, because we wanted to come up with something new and creative. [36], In January 2011, recruited by Lenny Waronker and Rob Cavallo,[1] Elizondo was named Sr. VP of A&R and Staff Producer at Warner Bros. The EP was produced by Mike Elizondo. Elizondo has worked with some of the most prolific artists in hip-hop, most notably Dr. Dre and Eminem. “Mike’s raw talent is a perfect fit,” said Cavallo. Blurryface hit #1 on the album charts, and remained in the Top 200 for more than four years straight. Mr. Elizondo’s notable … He was accepted, and enrolled in the university's music program in 1991. He has also collaborated with popular music acts such as Twenty One Pilots, Muse, Mastodon and Avenged Sevenfold. [25] He also produced the Alanis Morissette song "Wunderkind", which appeared on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe soundtrack and was nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards. And like Cavallo, Elizondo is known primarily for his production work, having played a key role in some of the biggest hits of the last decade including Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” and 50 Cent’s “In Da Club,” which he co-wrote. Instead of just being distributed under Brute/Beaute Records through Warner Brothers, they’ve now signed directly with Warner, using Mike Elizondo as a producer – the same Elizondo … At 14, he picked up the electric bass, which became his main instrument, and played in a metal band. [23] Extraordinary Machine, received almost universal acclaim, with Rolling Stone writing that Elizondo had given the tracks energy, taking a "sad song and making it better. [20][14], As Elizondo's success in the hip hop and rap genres continued to grow, he was sought out to work with pop, rock, roots and alternative artists. Mike Elizondo, who has worked with Eminem, Dr. Dre and produced Fiona Apple’s 2005 album Extraordinary Machine, has joined Warner Bros. Records as a staff producer and Senior VP of A&R, the Hollywood Reporter has learned. The single "Makes Me Wonder" was nominated for a Grammy, and the album was the top selling digital LP of 2007. In 2016, with 1.5 billion views on YouTube, "Stressed Out" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Elizondo also produced "Satisfied," by Sia (featuring Miguel and Queen Latifah and Andra Day's cover of "Burn", giving it a "classic, old-school R&B vibe with hip-hop drums and overtones.”[41], Elizondo also produced four songs on the twenty øne piløts breakout album Blurryface in 2015. During a panel discussion including Warner Bros. Records executive Mike Elizondo and 13-year old recording artist Greyson Chance, Jonas discussed his biggest fear about the music industry’s future. "[2], Shortly after he signed his publishing deal, Elizondo began to work steadily on Aftermath projects as part of Dre's core creative team. Warner Bros. Producer: Mike Elizondo: Echosmith chronology; Summer Sampler (2013) Talking Dreams (2013) Acoustic Dreams (2014) Singles from Talking Dreams "Cool Kids" Released: May 31, 2013 "Bright" Released: February 2, 2015 "Let's Love" Released: August 11, 2015; Alternate cover; Cover art for 2014 re-release. Featured peformers: Jenny Lewis (vocals, guitar, keyboards, artwork), Blake Sennett (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Pierre de Reeder (bass, artwork), Jason Boesel (drums), Jackson Browne … Also written with Tommy Coster, Jr., "The Real Slim Shady," the song "made Eminem a phenomenon,",[18] with The Marshall Mathers LP selling more than 1.8 million albums in its first week. [29], Similarly, Elizondo was brought in to help Rilo Kiley make their fourth album, Under the Blacklight, more rhythmic. | Do Not Sell My Personal Information “He just had a No. [14] The nomination brought increased attention to his multi-genre credits, resulting in a "slew of new projects that propelled him beyond the pop and hip-hop genres in which he had made his name."[17]. He also played in bands with musicians such as Nels and Alex Cline, Vinny Golia, Peter Erskine, and in 1994, as his extracurricular gigs became more time consuming, he left CSUN to focus professionally on music full-time. Contrasting the band's previous three albums which dealt with darker themes, the band sought lighter … [28] The reviews were positive, with AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine writing: "It Won't Be Soon Before Long is that rare self-stylized blockbuster album that sounds as big and satisfying as was intended." "[31], Elizondo was nominated for the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 2008 based on his body of work between October 1, 2007 and September 20, 2008. / And they all EMAIL ME. He stripped it down, and made it kind of a banger." "The Real Slim Shady" won a Grammy, hit the US Top 10, and entered the UK chart at No. The second single from the album, "Stressed Out" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the first rock song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Introducing the New American Songbook", "Alanis Morissette Writing Memoir, Album", "Maroon 5: At the Corner of Hollywood & Heartbreak", "Three Years Ago? Nightmare is the sixth studio album by American metal band Avenged Sevenfold. ''Nightmare'' is the first Avenged Sevenfold record without James "The Rev" Sullivan performing drums due to his death in December 2009; … 1 in the UK and the US, where it sold nearly 403,000 copies in its first week. The Firm sessions marked the start of Elizondo's relationship with Dre. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. "[34] Elizondo won a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Gospel album category for his work on Hello Hurricane. January 12, 2011. King, among other albums. In 1995, the band was signed by Atlantic. Mike Elizondo, senior vice president of A&R at Warner Bros. Records, is co-producing the soundtrack with Bates. Featured peformers: Mike Elizondo (bass, keyboards), J.J. Johnson (drums), Zac Rae (organ, Wurlitzer, keyboards, piano), Ted Jensen (mastering engineer), Gary Clark Jr. (producer, vocals, guitar). [40], In 2015, Elizondo was contacted by Lin-Manuel Miranda to develop The Hamilton Mixtape, which would be based on (but separate from) Hamilton. Team Sonic Racing - The Search for the Northern Lights (2019, 2020 DLC - Avalanche Software, Sumo Digital, Lightstorm Entertainment, Raven Software, Vicarious Visions, Sanzaru Games, Sega, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Activision) FACEBOOK Released on July 27, 2010 through Warner Bros. Records, it was produced by Mike Elizondo and mixed in New York City by noted engineer Andy Wallace. My music is very, very rhythmic-based...I wanted to explore a much stronger presence of rhythmic elements in my music. Co-produced by the band with Rich Costey, Mike Elizondo, Shellback, and Timbaland, it is a synth-rock album with themes of simulation and centering on the idea of "fantasy becoming real". Rated #988 in the best albums of 2007. Nightmare is the first Avenged Sevenfold record without founding member James "The Rev" Sullivan performing drums due to his death … MIKE ELIZONDO IS A GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, ... Elizondo also worked at Warner Bros. Records where he used his passion for artist development to work with bands such as The Regrettes. Gin Wigmore", "Avenged Sevenfold : The Nightmare Interview", "Avenged Sevenfold's 'Nightmare': The Tragedy and Triumph Behind 2010 No. Elizondo later said: "Steve was the one early on, who truly believed in my potential as a songwriter. [10], Already well-versed in jazz and other genres of music, Elizondo's emphasis was on classical music at CSUN; as he studied with Pratt, in addition to Ed Meares,[11] he played in chamber groups and the school orchestra. Along with Mel-Man and Scott Storch, Mike Elizondo served as a protege to Dr. Dre, … Released 23 October 2012 on Warner Bros. (catalog no. [27] The album entered the charts at No. Warner Bros. Producer: Rilo Kiley, Jason Lader, Mike Elizondo: Rilo Kiley chronology; More Adventurous (2004) Under the Blacklight (2007) Rkives (2013) Singles from Under the Blacklight "The Moneymaker" Released: August 13, 2007 "Breakin' Up" Released: May 2, 2008; Album history. A former Aftermath golden boy moves up the corporate food chain in the music industry. As of 2019, with more than 35 million in worldwide sales, the record was the top-selling rap album of all time. Drummer Jason Boesel said, in discussing the title track, "Elizondo came in and answered our question of how we could get it to feel dancier. Genres: Blues Rock. "If I was to find a great rock band right now, or a pop artist, or a hip hop artist, we'd sign it," he says. [17], Elizondo—who was with Dre when he and Eminem met[16]—scored his first co-writing credit with Dre for "The Real Slim Shady" from Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP. Elizondo has worked with some of the most prolific artists in hip-hop, most notably Dr. Dre and Eminem. View Mike Elizondo’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. He also produced Gary Clark Jr.'s cover of Come Together with Junkie XL for the Justice League soundtrack. ''Nightmare'' is the fifth studio album by American Heavy Metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released on July 27, 2010 through Warner Bros. Records. [26], Seeking to "toughen up their sound," Maroon 5 hired Elizondo to produce their second album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long in 2007. Releases 'Justice League'-Themed "Come Together" Music Video", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Elizondo&oldid=1006813190, California State University, Northridge alumni, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 February 2021, at 23:15. [8][9], Elizondo met bassist and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) music professor Gary Pratt when Pratt guest-conducted Hamilton's jazz band.