Carlton Lynn

Mix Engineer

Carlton Lynn is a seasoned engineer who has worked with an impressive array of artists, producers, writers and musicians. Carlton’s masterly recording/mixing abilities, along with his integrity and placid personality, allowed him to quickly build a notable client base, and allowing him to work on big records early in his career, including TLC’s Fanmail with producer Dallas Austin. Carlton received a Grammy along with the group for Best R&B Album in 2000.

Other producers he has worked with include:  Jermaine Dupri, Polow da Don, Sean Garrett, Bangladesh and Novel, and notable artists like Leona Lewis, India Arie, Usher, Pink, TLC, Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Fantasia, Lloyd, Bow Wow, Lecrae and Aretha Franklin. With experience spanning several genres, Carlton is the guy you want in the studio with you.  If the Olympic Games featured audio engineering, Carlton Lynn would bring home the gold medal.

Listen to Carlton's Work:

"I am" -- Novel feat. Ben Folds, Talib Kweli & Spree “Makes You Happy” - Novel

Discography

As a Mixer:

• Lecrae, Gravity (Reach Records) 2012
• KB, Weight & Glory (Reach Records) 2012
• Tedashii, Blacklight (Reach Records) 2011
• Fantasia, Back to Me (J Records) 2010
• Novel, I Am (Future Black President) EP, (Rowdy/Capitol) 2009
• Lloyd, Lessons In Love (the Inc./Universal/Motown) 2008
• Sugababes, Catfights and Spotlights (Island) 2008
• Leona Lewis (Spirit) “Whatever it Takes” (J Records) 2007
• Jaheim, The Makings of a Man (Atlantic) 2007
• Ciara, Get Up (single remix), (Jive/Zomba) 2007
• Stacie Orrico, Beautiful Awakening (Virgin) 2007
• Lloyd, Streetlove (Universal) 2007
• Da Backwudz, Woodwork (Rowdy/Universal) 2006
• Sammie, Sammie (Universal) 2006
• Cherish, Unappreciated (Capitol) 2006
• India Arie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman Sdtk. (Motown) 2005
• Monica, After The Storm (J) 2003

As an Engineer:

• Ciara, Fantasy Ride (Jive/Zomba) 2009
• Asher Roth: Asleep in the Bread Aisle (SRC/Universal) 2009
• J. Holiday, Back of My Lac’ (Capitol Records) 2007
• Leona Lewis, Spirit (J) 2007
• Chris Brown, Exclusive (Jive/Zomba) 2007
• Mario, Go (J) 2007
• Ciara, Evolution (Jive/Zomba) 2006
• Nas, Street Disciple (Columbia) 2005
• Ciara, Goodies (Jive/Zomba) 2004
• Kelis, Tasty (StarTrak/Virgin) 2003
• Pink, M!ssundastood (LaFace/Arista) 2001
• TLC, Fanmail (LaFace) 1999

Fun Facts About Carlton:

Favorite Food: Japanese food – mmm….sushi

Will never drink: Root beer & cream soda

Thrill: working in the studio with talented creative people

Pet: DOG – Koyo – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Signature Desert: Rum Cake – long standing family recipe