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I’m Mbuare b ut Iv o (I.V.O), also known as I.V.O. I’m a seasoned music producer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience. I craft high-quality music, design immersive sound, and specialize in mixing and mastering across genres like Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and reggae. Creative, detail-driven, and versatile, I bring professional sound to every project, supporting artists and productions from music creation and vocal direction to mixing, mastering, and full sound design for film.…I’m Mbuare b ut Iv o (I.V.O), also known as I.V.O. I’m a seasoned music producer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience. I craft high-quality music, design immersive sound, and specialize in mixing and mastering across genres like Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and reggae. Creative, detail-driven, and versatile, I bring professional sound to every project, supporting artists and productions from music creation and vocal direction to mixing, mastering, and full sound design for film.

Mbuarebut I v o

Music Producer, Audio Mixer, Mastering Engineer, +2

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I’m Mbuare b ut Iv o (I.V.O), also known as I.V.O. I’m a seasoned music producer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience. I craft high-quality music, design immersive sound, and specialize in mixing and mastering across genres like Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and reggae. Creative, detail-driven, and versatile, I bring professional sound to every project, supporting artists and productions from music creation and vocal direction to mixing, mastering, and full sound design for film.…I’m Mbuare b ut Iv o (I.V.O), also known as I.V.O. I’m a seasoned music producer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience. I craft high-quality music, design immersive sound, and specialize in mixing and mastering across genres like Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and reggae. Creative, detail-driven, and versatile, I bring professional sound to every project, supporting artists and productions from music creation and vocal direction to mixing, mastering, and full sound design for film.

Available to hire

I’m Mbuare b ut Iv o (I.V.O), also known as I.V.O. I’m a seasoned music producer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience. I craft high-quality music, design immersive sound, and specialize in mixing and mastering across genres like Afrobeat, R&B, pop, and reggae.

Creative, detail-driven, and versatile, I bring professional sound to every project, supporting artists and productions from music creation and vocal direction to mixing, mastering, and full sound design for film.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Designer (Award-winning short film) at Tchiguia Tatian a (film production)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Provided full sound design, including location sound and post-production audio for a celebrated short film that received critical acclaim at international film festivals.

Sound Designer at Tchiguia Tatian a (award-winning short film)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Provided full sound design, location sound, and post-production audio for a celebrated short film. Delivered sound design for international festival-level quality work and collaborated closely with artists and post-production teams on releases spanning Afrobeat, R&B, reggae, and dancehall.

Composer, Arranger & Mixer at Artist: Darin a Victry

June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Composed, arranged, and mixed a soulful track contributing to the artist’s rise as a top female voice in Central African music.

Masterclass Host - Music Production at Inside the Hit (event)

February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021

Organized and facilitated a hands-on music production masterclass for upcoming producers, focusing on beat-making, mixing techniques, and industry workflow.

Music Production Lead & Audio Engineering at Artist: Blanche Bailly

July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Led full music production and audio engineering for an Afro-pop sensation recognized for infectious rhythms and sleek sound.

Music Production & Audio Engineering (Afro-pop release) at Artist: Maahlox

December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Produced the breakout hit that became a street anthem in Cameroon, blending raw urban energy with commercial appeal.

Music Producer / Mix & Mastering Engineer (Freelance)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Freelance music producer and mixing/mastering engineer delivering multi-genre productions to radio and industry standards. Works across Afrobeat, R&B, pop, reggae, and other styles. Handles sound design, creative sampling and arrangement, studio recording support including vocal direction, and final mixing/mastering for polished releases. Provides professional guidance to artists through the production process and supports collaboration on successful releases across genres. Also provides sound design for film projects, including location sound and post-production audio.

Music Producer / Mix Mastering Engineer at Freelance / Self Employed

January 1, 2015 - Present

Music production and audio engineering for multi-genre projects. Handles composition, arrangement, recording support, vocal direction, sound design, sound branding/sonic identity creation, creative sampling and arrangement, and end-to-end mixing & mastering to radio and industry standards. Works across Afrobeat, R&B, pop, reggae, and dancehall, providing creative direction and professional audio results for releases and collaborations.