Hi there! I’m Kenny Lloyd, a seasoned audio engineer with a rich career spanning over 20 years in the music industry. I’m renowned for my expertise in sound engineering and have built a reputation through collaborations with major music labels and television production companies. My professional journey is defined by a strong track record of successful collaborations, where my technical skills and creative insights have contributed significantly to the success of numerous high-profile projects. In every project, I focus on delivering exceptional audio quality while fostering a collaborative, educational environment for artists and interns. I oversee setting up state-of-the-art recording gear, guide sessions, and work closely with masters and producers to realize the desired sound, ensuring smooth recording sessions and a cohesive multimedia experience.…

Kenny Lloyd

Hi there! I’m Kenny Lloyd, a seasoned audio engineer with a rich career spanning over 20 years in the music industry. I’m renowned for my expertise in sound engineering and have built a reputation through collaborations with major music labels and television production companies. My professional journey is defined by a strong track record of successful collaborations, where my technical skills and creative insights have contributed significantly to the success of numerous high-profile projects. In every project, I focus on delivering exceptional audio quality while fostering a collaborative, educational environment for artists and interns. I oversee setting up state-of-the-art recording gear, guide sessions, and work closely with masters and producers to realize the desired sound, ensuring smooth recording sessions and a cohesive multimedia experience.…

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Hi there! I’m Kenny Lloyd, a seasoned audio engineer with a rich career spanning over 20 years in the music industry. I’m renowned for my expertise in sound engineering and have built a reputation through collaborations with major music labels and television production companies. My professional journey is defined by a strong track record of successful collaborations, where my technical skills and creative insights have contributed significantly to the success of numerous high-profile projects.

In every project, I focus on delivering exceptional audio quality while fostering a collaborative, educational environment for artists and interns. I oversee setting up state-of-the-art recording gear, guide sessions, and work closely with masters and producers to realize the desired sound, ensuring smooth recording sessions and a cohesive multimedia experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at ABC Signature 'Godfather of Harlem', New York, NY
January 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with sound design teams to implement audio elements into the production, ensuring that sound quality and project’s vision aligned.
Audio Engineer at Swizz Beats Productions / Epic Records, New York, NY
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Engineered and mixed audio for various music projects, working closely with producers and artists to deliver high-quality sound.
Audio Engineer at Sony Music, New York, NY
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Oversaw recording sessions and contributed to the production chain of major label artists, providing technical expertise in sound engineering.
Audio Engineer at ABC Signature 'Godfather of Harlem, New York, NY'
January 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with sound design personnel and producers to identify and realize creative sound solutions, enhancing each project's unique audio identity.
Audio Engineer at SWIXX Beat Productions / Epic Records, New York, NY
January 1, 2018 - Present
Worked on various recording projects, specializing in sound mixing and audio editing, providing high-quality audio solutions for artists.
Audio Engineer at SONY MUSIC, New York, NY
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Managed audio recordings for key artists, ensuring high-quality sound and production standards across multiple genres.
Senior Audio Engineer at Swizz Beatz Productions / Epic Records
February 1, 2011 - Present
Lead on-site audio engineering for recording sessions, overseeing mic placement and signal flow, delivering high-quality on-track recordings, mixes, and masters. Collaborated with producers, artists, and engineers to realize creative concepts; managed session prep, equipment, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless recording environments. Contributed technical insight during arrangement and vocal production, and supported post-production with precise edits and revisions.

Education

Associate of Arts & Sciences (AAS) in Audio Engineering at Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

RIAA Gold Certified Album
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    223 Wick (Movie)

    A young priest is plagued by anxious nightmares. He is thrown out of his parish for his outlandish behaviour while trying to deal with his demons. He finds a place to stay, along with some mental relief and rest, at 223 Wick. I was The Music Supervisor for this movie.

    Godfather of Harlem Series

    Godfather of Harlem is an American crime drama television series that premiered on September 29, 2019, on Epix. The series is created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, and stars Forest Whitaker as 1960s New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Whitaker is also executive producer alongside Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, John Ridley and Markuann Smith. Chris Brancato acts as showrunner. On February 12, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 18, 2021. On January 13, 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on January 15, 2023, on the rebranded MGM+. On November 29, 2023, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on April 13, 2025.
    I have been the Head Audio Engineer/ Asst Music Supervisor on this project working with Swizz Beatz (Music Supervisor) to make all the music for the on screen music and soundtrack.

    Dmx - Exodus Album

    worked on the whole album. parts with him alive and post death. An amazing project.
    one of the main song i worked on was “Bath salts” with Jay Z and Nas