Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I'm Ricciano 'Ricco' Lumpkins, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer, engineer, songwriter, and publisher with decades in the music industry. I’ve built independent publishing and production platforms, developed new talent, and delivered music across Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Trap, Urban, and Folk Rock. I’ve overseen sessions from recording to mastering, licensed music for soundtracks and video games, and helped artists reach a wider audience with compelling sonic storytelling. Beyond making records, I teach and mentor through universities and online programs, sharing practical industry know-how in business, production, and distribution. I’ve led academic departments, launched digital music initiatives, and collaborated with creators worldwide to bring songs from idea to release while navigating the changing landscape of music publishing and rights management.…I'm Ricciano 'Ricco' Lumpkins, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer, engineer, songwriter, and publisher with decades in the music industry. I’ve built independent publishing and production platforms, developed new talent, and delivered music across Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Trap, Urban, and Folk Rock. I’ve overseen sessions from recording to mastering, licensed music for soundtracks and video games, and helped artists reach a wider audience with compelling sonic storytelling. Beyond making records, I teach and mentor through universities and online programs, sharing practical industry know-how in business, production, and distribution. I’ve led academic departments, launched digital music initiatives, and collaborated with creators worldwide to bring songs from idea to release while navigating the changing landscape of music publishing and rights management.

Ricciano “Ricco” Lumpkins

Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Audio Engineer, +1





I'm Ricciano 'Ricco' Lumpkins, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer, engineer, songwriter, and publisher with decades in the music industry. I’ve built independent publishing and production platforms, developed new talent, and delivered music across Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Trap, Urban, and Folk Rock. I’ve overseen sessions from recording to mastering, licensed music for soundtracks and video games, and helped artists reach a wider audience with compelling sonic storytelling. Beyond making records, I teach and mentor through universities and online programs, sharing practical industry know-how in business, production, and distribution. I’ve led academic departments, launched digital music initiatives, and collaborated with creators worldwide to bring songs from idea to release while navigating the changing landscape of music publishing and rights management.…I'm Ricciano 'Ricco' Lumpkins, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer, engineer, songwriter, and publisher with decades in the music industry. I’ve built independent publishing and production platforms, developed new talent, and delivered music across Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Trap, Urban, and Folk Rock. I’ve overseen sessions from recording to mastering, licensed music for soundtracks and video games, and helped artists reach a wider audience with compelling sonic storytelling. Beyond making records, I teach and mentor through universities and online programs, sharing practical industry know-how in business, production, and distribution. I’ve led academic departments, launched digital music initiatives, and collaborated with creators worldwide to bring songs from idea to release while navigating the changing landscape of music publishing and rights management.

Available to hire

I’m Ricciano ‘Ricco’ Lumpkins, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer, engineer, songwriter, and publisher with decades in the music industry. I’ve built independent publishing and production platforms, developed new talent, and delivered music across Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Trap, Urban, and Folk Rock. I’ve overseen sessions from recording to mastering, licensed music for soundtracks and video games, and helped artists reach a wider audience with compelling sonic storytelling.

Beyond making records, I teach and mentor through universities and online programs, sharing practical industry know-how in business, production, and distribution. I’ve led academic departments, launched digital music initiatives, and collaborated with creators worldwide to bring songs from idea to release while navigating the changing landscape of music publishing and rights management.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Member / Publisher / Songwriter at Archives of RachelJames Music Publishing (SESAC)

January 1, 2008 - Present

Managing member and publisher; developed artist repertoire, licensed music with SoundExchange, produced and co-wrote songs across multiple genres, and supervised sessions; oversaw publishing operations and rights management.

Managing Member / Producer / Mix Engineer / Publisher/Songwriter at Platinum World Projects (PWPX, LLC) / Platinum World Publishing (BMI)

May 1, 2000 - March 1, 2012

Established independent production and publishing company; negotiated single-song deal terms with Capitol Records via Freeworld Entertainment; produced and co-wrote songs; supervised sessions; licensed music for soundtracks and foreign album deals; managed invoicing, budgeting, distribution, and rights workflows.

Managing Member / Producer / DJ / Mix Engineer / Songwriter at MUSIC BUSINESS EXPERIENCE RAJA BANGZ, A Creative Collective of Vet Boi Music Group, LLC

March 1, 2012 - Present

Established independent production company and label; produced and co-wrote songs for artists; supervised, mixed, and mastered sessions; licensed music for soundtrack and foreign deals; curated creative collective and distributed content worldwide; projects include MoonBug Entertainment (CocoMelon) work with animated series.

Staff Producer, Recording and Mixing Engineer at DARP. Inc.

October 1, 1998 - October 1, 2001

Produced songs for a variety of artists; signed a production deal with Grammy-winning Dallas Austin; contributed to projects resulting in a Grammy-winning TLC album (FAN MAIL) and other multi-platinum releases.

Recording Engineer / Mix Engineer / Assistant Engineer at Truizm Soundz/DARP Studios

December 1, 1993 - December 1, 1999

Recorded and mixed numerous major multi-platinum Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop albums; provided engineering support across sessions and projects.

Online Professor at Los Angeles Film School

July 1, 2017 - Present

Teaches Introduction to the Music Business, Ableton-based production, music business management, and portfolio-focused courses in an online environment.

Department Chair, Audio Technology Program at SAE Chicago

April 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016

Oversaw day-to-day and strategic operations of the Audio Technology program; managed academics, faculty, facilities, scheduling, and student satisfaction; instructed Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton; led curriculum development.

Adjunct Faculty, Audio Recording I & II, Digital Audio Workstations at Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago

June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017

Instructed students on recording, mixing, editing with DAWs (Pro Tools, Maschine Studio, etc.), and taught music publishing and portfolio development.

Audio Instructor / Producer Panelist at Music Industry Workshop

April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013

Taught Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and recording techniques; provided one-on-one instruction on mixing, sequencing, and beat making; engaged with students and industry professionals.

Audio Instructor at Evolution Recording Academy

November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012

Instructed students on AVID Pro Tools operations; delivered workshop-style education in a hands-on environment.

Audio & Pro Tools Engineering Specialist at OmniTech Institute of Technology

October 1, 2005 - November 1, 2007

Taught audio post and Pro Tools techniques; developed curriculum; trained students on gear and software for troubleshooting recording, editing, and mixing.

Audio Post Lab Specialist at Full Sail University

October 1, 2002 - February 1, 2005

Instructed students on audio post and Pro Tools techniques; taught 5.1 surround DTS mixing using Control24 interfaces; contributed to lab operations and curriculum.

Managing Member / Producer / Mix Engineer / Publisher/Songwriter at Platinum World Projects, LLC (PWPX) / Platinum World Publishing (BMI)

May 1, 2000 - March 1, 2012

Established independent production and publishing company. Negotiated single song deal terms with Capitol Records via Freeworld Entertainment; handled invoicing, budgeting, distribution; registered songs with eCo and PROs; created video treatments and shoots; managed releases and splits; produced and co-wrote songs across multiple genres; licensed music for soundtrack and foreign deals; distributed digital content worldwide.

Managing Member / Producer / DJ / Mix Engineer / Songwriter at RAJA BANGZ, A Creative Collective of Vet Boi Music Group, LLC

March 1, 2012 - Present

Established independent production company, label, engineering and publishing company. Created DJ RAJA BANGZ subdivision; produced and co-wrote songs; sourced and developed new talent; supervised, mixed, and mastered sessions; licensed music for soundtracks and foreign deals; distributed digital content worldwide. Involved with MoonBug Entertainment (CocoMelon) for animation series including 45 episodes totaling 1.6 billion streams.

Recording Engineer / Mixing Engineer / Assistant Engineer at Truizm Soundz / DARP Studios

December 1, 1993 - December 1, 1999

Recorded and mixed numerous major multi-platinum selling Pop, R&B, and Hip-hop albums.

Professor at Los Angeles Film School Online

July 1, 2017 - Present

Teaches and assesses online students in Introduction to the Music Business, Ableton Genre-Based Production, Music Business Management, Advanced Production, and Industry Skill (Portfolio Class), Producing, Mixing, and Music Business Technologies.

Department Chair, Audio Technology Program at SAE Institute Chicago

April 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016

Managed the program's operations and long-term strategy; oversaw academics, faculty, facilities, scheduling, student satisfaction; instructed Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton; taught Music Business Protocol; provided one-on-one coaching for mixing and sequencing.

Adjunct Faculty, Audio Recording I & II, DAWs, Portfolio Review at Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago

June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017

Instructed students on recording, mixing, editing with samplers and DAWs; taught music business publishing and portfolio review; contributed to curriculum improvements.

Audio Instructor and Producer Panelist at Music Industry Workshop

April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013

Instructed Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and Reason techniques; provided 1-on-1 instruction for mixing, sequencing, and beat making; contributed as a panelist.