James Raymond

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I'm a Manchester-based music producer, mixing & mastering engineer with 6+ years of professional studio experience.

About

I’m a Manchester-based music producer, mixing & mastering engineer with 6+ years of professional studio experience.

I work with artists, vocalists, and labels to take tracks from concept to release-ready, whether that’s building an instrumental from scratch, recording and producing vocals, or delivering a polished mix and master.
Based at Inca & Downtex Studios in Manchester, I have a fully equipped professional space and a proven track record across multiple genres.

My releases have landed on labels including Fabric Records, Method 808, and Armada, with support from Ben UFO, DJ Seinfeld, and DJ EZ, and radio play across BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, and international stations, so I understand what it takes to produce music of a recognised professional standard.

What I can help you with:

  • Instrumental production across genres
  • Vocal recording & production
  • Mixing & mastering for streaming and release
  • Creative direction and A&R input throughout the process.

I bring industry-level ears, real studio infrastructure, and a collaborative approach to every project. If you want your music to sound professional and radio ready then lets talk…

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 3

Sole producer, songwriter, and recording engineer for emerging singer-songwriter Angel Sowerby, currently developing her debut EP.

Sowerby approached with raw acoustic guitar and vocal demos - all instrumental arrangement, recording, and mixing has been written and executed from the ground up, transforming the original ideas into fully realised, professional productions. Lead single Gotta Try You represents the first fruits of the collaboration, with the wider EP in progress.

  • Mixing Engineer
  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer

Sole producer and co-writing engineer for Adam Rickitt’s return to music - the artist behind ‘I Breathe Again’, which hit number five on the UK Singles Chart in 1999.

Working across a catalogue of original pop/dance productions, responsibilities span beat composition, vocal recording and direction, lyric and song structure development, and liaison with an external mastering engineer to deliver fully finished records.

  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Songwriter

I released this track on Method 808 in 2024, it went on to receive wide support from industry standard figures such as DJ EZ, Ben UFO and more with multiple plays at Boiler Room events, major national and international radio stations and shows from all around the world.

Off the back of this track it led to me doing a tour across Asia and Australia with sold out headline shows in the Phillpines, Bangkok and Melbourne.

  • Music Producer

Work experience· 7 roles

Music Production Outreach · OtherJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Recording vocalists and producing instrumentals across a range of genres; Mixing and mastering projects of all types, with client meetings to align on creative direction and final output; Curriculum development; Student outreach and engagement; SEN provision; 1-to-1 tutoring.

Music and Arts Lead · Greater Manchester Independent SchoolOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Development of SEND-oriented music production course; developing recording studio for school; music production and instrument teaching for students with SEND needs.

Co Manager · WhatAboutTheDec 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Pitching to potential clients across venues and private hire; Employing creative staff and managing/liaising multiple venues simultaneously; DJing and AV setup for clients across varying capacities; Client bookings and studio scheduling.

Manager of Creative Agency · WhatAboutTheDec 2022 – Present · 4 yrs
Co-Manager of Creative Agency · What About TheDec 2022 – Present · 4 yrs
Site Manager · Inca & Downtex StudiosNov 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo
Studio Manager · Inca Studios (Champion Sounds)Nov 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

Education

Degree in Product Design · Manchester Metropolitan University2030 – 2022

Testimonials · 5.0 from 1 review

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