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Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon is a Houston-born artist who blends virtuoso guitar talent, an elite musical education, and over 20 years of studio engineering and production experience. His early exposure to his father’s diverse music collection—from classic rock to hardcore rap—ignited a passion for music that would shape his versatile style. Starting guitar at age 11, Bizzy went on to major in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston and later trained as a sound engineer in Miami. There, he founded his production company, Mean Stringz, and the band Purple Popcorn. Bizzy’s credits span top-charting collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, and The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, among many others. Known for his technical prowess and genre-spanning versatility, Bizzy has established himself as a sought-after guitarist, songwriter, composer, and engineer.…Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon is a Houston-born artist who blends virtuoso guitar talent, an elite musical education, and over 20 years of studio engineering and production experience. His early exposure to his father’s diverse music collection—from classic rock to hardcore rap—ignited a passion for music that would shape his versatile style. Starting guitar at age 11, Bizzy went on to major in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston and later trained as a sound engineer in Miami. There, he founded his production company, Mean Stringz, and the band Purple Popcorn. Bizzy’s credits span top-charting collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, and The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, among many others. Known for his technical prowess and genre-spanning versatility, Bizzy has established himself as a sought-after guitarist, songwriter, composer, and engineer.

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Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon is a Houston-born artist who blends virtuoso guitar talent, an elite musical education, and over 20 years of studio engineering and production experience. His early exposure to his father’s diverse music collection—from classic rock to hardcore rap—ignited a passion for music that would shape his versatile style. Starting guitar at age 11, Bizzy went on to major in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston and later trained as a sound engineer in Miami. There, he founded his production company, Mean Stringz, and the band Purple Popcorn. Bizzy’s credits span top-charting collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, and The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, among many others. Known for his technical prowess and genre-spanning versatility, Bizzy has established himself as a sought-after guitarist, songwriter, composer, and engineer.…Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon is a Houston-born artist who blends virtuoso guitar talent, an elite musical education, and over 20 years of studio engineering and production experience. His early exposure to his father’s diverse music collection—from classic rock to hardcore rap—ignited a passion for music that would shape his versatile style. Starting guitar at age 11, Bizzy went on to major in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston and later trained as a sound engineer in Miami. There, he founded his production company, Mean Stringz, and the band Purple Popcorn. Bizzy’s credits span top-charting collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, and The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, among many others. Known for his technical prowess and genre-spanning versatility, Bizzy has established himself as a sought-after guitarist, songwriter, composer, and engineer.

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Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon is a Houston-born artist who blends virtuoso guitar talent, an elite musical education, and over 20 years of studio engineering and production experience. His early exposure to his father’s diverse music collection—from classic rock to hardcore rap—ignited a passion for music that would shape his versatile style. Starting guitar at age 11, Bizzy went on to major in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston and later trained as a sound engineer in Miami. There, he founded his production company, Mean Stringz, and the band Purple Popcorn.
Bizzy’s credits span top-charting collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, and The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, among many others. Known for his technical prowess and genre-spanning versatility, Bizzy has established himself as a sought-after guitarist, songwriter, composer, and engineer.

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Founder / Audio Engineer at Mean Stringz Entertainment & Publishing

January 1, 2010 - Present

Lead all aspects of studio engineering, including tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering for independent and major-label artists. Engineered and produced credits for The Weeknd, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, Fabolous, and others. Maintained and troubleshooted studio equipment for high-pressure sessions. Provided live sound engineering for performances and showcases.

Guitarist / Producer at Bizzythowed

January 1, 2015 - Present

Serve as lead guitarist, songwriter, and producer for solo project and touring band. Recorded and engineered multiple releases across rock, hip-hop, and R&B genres. Managed live sound setups for tours and festival performances including SXSW.

Session Guitarist & Engineer at Various studios (Miami, Boston, Los Angeles)

January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025

Performed and recorded guitar on numerous projects while handling engineering duties. Trained in Pro Tools HD and SSL/Neve consoles. Collaborated closely with producers, artists, and engineers to deliver label-ready projects.

Founder / Audio Engineer at Mean Stringz Entertainment & Publishing

January 1, 2010 - Present

Lead all aspects of studio engineering, including recording, mixing, and mastering for independent and major-label artists. Engineered and produced credits for The Weeknd, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Flo-Rida, Fabolous and others. Maintained and troubleshot studio equipment, ensuring seamless operations for high-pressure sessions. Provided live sound engineering for performances and showcases.

Guitarist / Producer at Bizzythowed

January 1, 2015 - Present

Served as lead guitarist, songwriter, and producer for solo project and touring band. Recorded and engineered multiple releases across rock, hip-hop, and R&B genres. Managed live sound setups for tours and festival performances including SXSW.

Session Guitarist & Engineer at Various Studios (Miami, Boston, Los Angeles)

January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025

Performed and recorded guitar on numerous projects while also handling engineering duties. Trained in professional studios, gaining experience with Pro Tools HD and SSL/Neve consoles. Collaborated closely with producers, artists, and engineers to deliver label-ready projects.

Founder & Lead Engineer at Mean Stringz Entertainment

January 1, 2006 - Present

Engineered, mixed, and produced for artists across hip hop, rock, pop, and metal. Managed end-to-end production for studio and remote sessions. Built and operated hybrid analog/digital recording studios. Collaborated with emerging and Grammy-winning artists.

Freelance Engineer & Guitarist at Various Locations

January 1, 2000 - Present

Studio tracking, live rig setups, and FOH mixing for touring acts. Specialized in guitar tone development, mic placement, and vocal production. Created scoring, sound design, and sync-ready tracks for media.