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Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California

2012

2013 Grammy Nominations

I worked on two records that were nominated for Grammys this year. Drake and 2 Chains. Both for best rap album of the year. I think Drake probably has a better shot at winning it. Not because it’s a better…

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2012 Grammy Cover Art

2011

Grammy Nominations 2012

The Grammy Nominations came out last night. I ended up getting 7 nominations for records I worked on in 2011. Unfortunately nothing for Album and Record of The Year, but you will not hear me complaining about it. 2011 ended…

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Cee Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow singing at the grammy awards show

2011

Post Grammy Thoughts

There’s nothing more surreal than being at an event where you’d always hoped to be at since you were a little kid. It’s an overwhelming feeling that’s hard to put into words. It was a night where I wish I…

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Eminem singing

2011

Grammy Nominations 2011

I’m up for 3 Grammy Nominations this year. I really couldn’t have asked for a better way to end 2010. The big nomination is Album of the Year for Eminem’s Recovery. I think Eminem has a good shot at winning…

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I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby.  It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey I”m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned.  It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru  @kenlewisproducer 

“Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 
 📸 @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. “Save me” out today.  Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst)
Guitars - @connorriddell  Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of “How They Made It” for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum  #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor  Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material.  Link in bio
Just a casual Saturday in my living room Just a casual Saturday in my living room
Please meet Gaston….He loves nothing more then t Please meet Gaston....He loves nothing more then to sit and quietly judge your mellotron playing skills
“Take Care of You” by Ella Henderson out now! “Take Care of You” by Ella Henderson out now! This one has been a long time coming. Credited as a writer along with my production partner @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst). Cant believe it’s the first song on New Music Friday UK this week. 🙏#spotify
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Brent Kolatalo is a NYC based producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked on over 20 Gold and Platinum albums, 19 #1 albums and singles, and has worked on over 15 Grammy nominated records.

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I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby.  It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey I”m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned.  It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru  @kenlewisproducer 

“Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 
 📸 @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. “Save me” out today.  Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst)
Guitars - @connorriddell  Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of “How They Made It” for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum  #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor  Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material.  Link in bio
Just a casual Saturday in my living room Just a casual Saturday in my living room
Please meet Gaston….He loves nothing more then t Please meet Gaston....He loves nothing more then to sit and quietly judge your mellotron playing skills
“Take Care of You” by Ella Henderson out now! “Take Care of You” by Ella Henderson out now! This one has been a long time coming. Credited as a writer along with my production partner @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst). Cant believe it’s the first song on New Music Friday UK this week. 🙏#spotify
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