Staff | Key Sound Records | New York Full Service Audio Production Company

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Known as the lead singer of the legendary Chords for over three decades. He has appeared with many oldies groups such as Teenagers, The Brooklyn Bridge, Dion and The Belmonts, Chubby Checker as well as performed as a single act in the pro- jazz arena. His unique background adds a distinctive style to the productions at KeySound Records.

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Rich has been a mentor to the production family of KeySound Records. Recording engineer/producer for more than 20 years. His motivation as an educator is to pass on the knowledge and techniques he has learned from talented mentors and colleagues by working in studios throughout the world. Rich's credits include Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Stan Getz, Isley Brothers, The Paul Winter Consort, Rod Stewart, Chuck Berry and many more.

An original member of one of the first hip hop group to be recorded “The Treacherous Three”, along with Kool Mo D and L A Sunshine. Founding writer of Def Jam label, along with Rick Rubin. Working with numerous original rap artists including L L Cool J, Grand Master Flash, Flavor Flav, Doug E. Fresh and many more. The Treacherous Three have performed in several major movies one of them being ‘‘Beat Street’’. The Treacherous Three are remembered as the originators of fast rapping, they directly influenced MCs such as T La Rock, LL Cool J and Rakim. They are also known as the first MC's to represent lyrical Special K who put out his own solo single in 1987. The works of The Treacherous Three are now preserved in the museum of Hip Hop. Now Special K is producing and assisting in the development of a new generation of artist with KeySound Records. The latest published album was This Town by Boojwazi featuring his amazing skills.

One of the founder’s of KeySound Records. He has been in the music business almost half a century. During that time he has worked with well known major artists such as David Bowie, Luther Wandross, George Benson, Curtis Mayfield, Jack McDuff, The Chords, Dion Warwick at Scepter Records and many more.

Multi talented with a unique bass vocal style easily recognized from the major movie “American Gangster” starring Denzel Washington, this elder statesman of the American music scene appeared on many late night television shows with Kid Kyle and “The Creations”. He is an asset of great proportion to KeySound Records.

Internationally known American artist known for her children stories, books and Broadway musicals. "What's Up In The Attic" at Broadway's Town Hall in NYC. She produced an original family production called “The Magical Carousel” performed at The Olympic Theater, NY. She wrote the overture for the sensational dance revue, called, “Tapfusion”, which had sixteen successful performances at the King’s Theater in London, England. Currently, she has completed an animation project for a media company in Los Angeles to be used for kid’s television series.

Brilliant piano player and music score writer trained at The Metropolitan Conservatory, known internationally as a classic jazz and R&B accompanist, with such major artists as Leon Thomas, Pucho and The Latin Sole Brothers, Ruby and the Romantics, King Curtis, Dexter Gordon, Pharoh Saunders, The Chords and many more. He’s currently performing with many up and coming artists and an asset in the production at KeySound Records.

Has been a friend and advisor to KeySound on the production of This Town by Boojwazi. A master of the key elements in music and production, Lowe's expertise draws some of the biggest names in pop to his door. Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Paul McCartney and Quincy Jones to name but a few artists he has shared inspiration with.

One of the founder’s of KeySound Records. A Voting Member of Grammy Recording Academy - Producers and Engineers wing. Over the years he has composed and produced, mixed and mastered many types and styles of music spanning the globe. His work has included music for theatrical performances, movie scores, commercials and numerous recording artists as a producer including Special K, Boardwalkers, Boojwazi, The Chords, and many international acts including Audio Restoration and Mastering of the groundbreaking unique historical project - Ukrainian Music Heritage Collection. (Re. Credits Page).