Kajun Waters
New York,NY
Summary
Music producer, audio engineer and creative contributor with an RIAA-certified gold record and experience working on Billboard-charting releases. Known for recording major artists, managing high-level studio sessions, and delivering commercially competitive records. Played an instrumental A&R role in the early development of artist Fergie Baby, helping facilitate his signing to EMPIRE. Also experienced with Unreal Engine 5, applying technical sound design and interactive storytelling principles to digital media projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Engineer
EMPIRE
New York
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Lead recording and mixing engineer for artists of all genres.
- Assisted with artist development, marketing rollouts, and release planning.
- Provided live audio and live auto tune for touring artists.
- Helped identify emerging talent and played a large role in facilitating Fergie Baby’s signing to EMPIRE.
Head Engineer
Blast Off Studios
New York
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed day to day studio operations and recording sessions.
- Engineered and mixed projects using Pro Tools and analog signal chains.
- Coordinate studio bookings and scheduling for multiple artists.
- Supervised assistant engineers and interns.
- Maintained studio equipment, computer back ups and recording systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Marketing
New York University (NYU)
New York, NY05.2018
Skills
- Pro Tools
- Recording, Mixing Mastering
- Vocal Production
- Music Production
- Artist Development & Career Positioning
- Release Strategy Rollout Planning
- Creative Direction
- Unreal Engine 5
- Blueprint Visual Scripting
- Training and mentoring
Selected Artists Worked With
- Gunna
- YG
- Migos
- Lil Wayne
- Lloyd Banks
- City Morgue
- Jim Jones
- A$AP Ferg
- Dusty Locane
- Jesse Reyez
- D Smoke
- Lil Tjay
- Fivio Foreign
- Dave East
Timeline
Head Engineer
EMPIRE
01.2020 - 01.2025
Head Engineer
Blast Off Studios
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Marketing
New York University (NYU)