Steve Sola | |
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| Also known as | The Mix King |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, pop, rock |
| Occupations | Audio engineer, mixing engineer, record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Plain Truth Entertainment |
| Website | www |
Steve Sola, also known professionally as The Mix King, is an American record producer, mixing engineer, and audio engineer known for his work in hip hop, R&B, and pop music. He has collaborated with artists such as Mobb Deep, Nas, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Jodeci.[1][2]
Career
Sola began his music career in the 1990s, building a reputation as a skilled mixer and engineer in the New York City hip hop scene.[2] His early work includes mixing and engineering for the hip hop group Mobb Deep, contributing heavily to albums such as Murda Muzik.[1]
Over his career, Sola has worked with a wide range of artists and producers, including Nas, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Jodeci, Method Man, and Tyler Perry.[2] He is known within the industry for his detailed mixing techniques and creative production style across various genres.[3]
He is the founder and chief executive officer of Plain Truth Entertainment, an independent record label and commercial recording studio complex based in New York City.[3]
Notable work
Sola's prominent industry credits include:
- Mixing tracks on Murda Muzik by Mobb Deep[1]
- Engineering for Nas on various studio projects[1]
- Strategic technical integration and equipment profiling with HARMAN and JBL Professional hardware[3]
Discography
Sola's extensive technical engineering, production, and mixing credits are documented across multi-platinum and gold-certified releases.[1]
- 1996: Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Eve and Other Stories (Engineering)
- 1998: Nicole Wray – Make It Hot (Engineering)
- 1999: Mobb Deep – Murda Muzik (Mixing, Engineering)
- 2000: Prodigy – H.N.I.C. (Mixing, Recording)
- 2001: Mobb Deep – Infamy (Mixing, Recording)
- 2004: Mobb Deep – Amerikaz Nightmare (Mixing, Engineering)
- 2005: The Notorious B.I.G. – Duets: The Final Chapter (Mixing)
References
- "Steve Sola - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- "Steve Sola & Plain Truth Entertainment, New York". HARMAN Professional Solutions. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- "Steve Sola and Plain Truth Entertainment Stay Ahead of the Curve with JBL by HARMAN 7 Series Studio Monitors". JBL Professional. February 19, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2026.