Manny Marroquin
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Manny Marroquin | |
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 Marroquin in 2024 | |
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| Born | September 21, 1971 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | mannymarroquin |
Manny Marroquin (born September 21, 1971) is a Guatemalan-American record mixing engineer. He has been credited on albums for high-profile pop, R&B, hip hop and rock acts. He has worked with artists including Rihanna, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Rosalía, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Bruno Mars, John Mayer, 2Pac, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Sia, Lana Del Rey, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, and Glass Animals, among others. Marroquin has won 14 Grammy Awards from 38 nominations, as well as four Latin Grammy Awards.[1] He has worked from Larrabee Studios since 2001.
Life and career
[edit]Marroquin's family relocated to Los Angeles, California when he was nine years old due to the Guatemalan Civil War. After graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, he began working at Enterprise Studios as a runner and worked his way up to an engineering position. His professional breakthrough occurred during a late-night studio session when a producer asked him for a rough mix. Impressed by Marroquin's work, the producer entrusted him with mixing the entire album, though it ultimately went unreleased.
In 2001, he started working out of Larrabee Studios, and as the studio sought new ownership in 2005, Marroquin assumed control and has since operated the facility. In 2015, he began building a sound studio with the intention of putting a restaurant inside of it.
Marroquin won his first Grammy in 2000 for Mary Mary's album, Thankful. In 2004, he received two Grammys for Album of the Year for Kanye West's The College Dropout, and Alicia Keys' The Diary of Alicia Keys. He won another Grammy for his work on the album Get Lifted by John Legend in 2005, and Battle Studies by John Mayer in 2011. The Grammy Museum, which opened in Los Angeles in December 2008, acknowledged Marroquin's musical achievement with its mixing exhibit. The interactive exhibit allowed players to mix a track under the guidance of Marroquin.
In 2013, Marroquin embarked on an exciting collaboration with Waves Audio, a leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors. Together, they launched a signature of virtual instrument effects designed to cater to the intricate needs of music producers and sound engineers. This bespoke collection features a range of powerful tools, including a meticulously crafted EQ for precise tonal shaping, an innovative Delay effect for creating complex echo patterns, a lush Reverb for adding depth and space, a versatile Tone Shaper to enhance harmonic content, the Triple D for de-essing, de-popping, and dynamic range control, and a dynamic Distortion plugin for adding grit and character to audio tracks. Each plugin was designed to reflect Marroquin's renowned approach to sound design, offering users a unique palette of sonic possibilities.
In 2022, Audeze, a prestigious manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, unveiled a partnership with Marroquin, resulting in the release of state-of-the-art headphones. This collaboration was driven by a mutual commitment to delivering unparalleled audio fidelity to creators and audiophiles alike. The MM-500s and MM-100s, the flagship products of this collaboration, are in high demand due to their exceptional sound quality, precision, and comfort. Marroquin, with his extensive expertise in audio production, played a crucial role in the development process, ensuring that these headphones meet the highest standards of sonic accuracy and performance. Designed for both studio and personal use, these headphones provide an immersive listening experience, capturing the intricate details and nuances of any audio production, making them an invaluable tool for professionals and enthusiasts striving for excellence in sound quality.
Manny Marroquin has also made significant contributions to the world of home audio through his collaboration with Sonos. Marroquin has been part of their soundboard since 2012, assisting one of the leading manufacturers of smart speakers and sound systems to refine and perfect the audio tuning of their products. Marroquin worked closely with the Sonos team to ensure their speakers deliver superior sound quality, marked by clarity, balance, and depth.
Selected discography
[edit]Grammy Awards
[edit]The Grammy Awards are presented annually by The Recording Academy.[2] Marroquin has received 18 wins from 38 nominations as of 2023.[3][4][5]
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2001 | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Thankful | Won |
| 2004 | Best Dance Recording | "Love One Another" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Album of the Year | The Diary of Alicia Keys | Nominated |
| Confessions | Nominated | ||
| The College Dropout | Nominated | ||
| Best Rap Album | Won | ||
| Best R&B Album | The Diary of Alicia Keys | Won | |
| 2006 | Get Lifted | Won | |
| Album of the Year | The Emancipation of Mimi | Nominated | |
| Late Registration | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Continuum | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Graduation | Nominated | |
| Record of the Year | "Umbrella" | Nominated | |
| 2011 | "Fuck You" | Nominated | |
| Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical | "Battle Studies" | Won | |
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Doo Wops & Hooligans | Nominated |
| Loud | Nominated | ||
| Record of the Year | "Grenade" | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Album of the Year | Some Nights | Nominated |
| 2014 | Red | Nominated | |
| Record of the Year | "Radioactive" | Nominated | |
| "Locked Out of Heaven" | Nominated | ||
| Best R&B Album | Girl on Fire | Won | |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Unorthodox Jukebox | Won | |
| Best Urban Contemporary Album | Unapologetic | Won | |
| 2015 | Record of the Year | "Chandelier | Nominated |
| 2017 | "Work" | Nominated | |
| Album of the Year | Purpose | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Beerbongs & Bentleys | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Album | Swimming | Nominated | |
| Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical | Head Over Heels | Nominated | |
| Voicenotes | Nominated | ||
| Record of the Year | "Rockstar" | Nominated | |
| 2020 | "Truth Hurts" | Nominated | |
| "Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)" | Nominated | ||
| Best Urban Contemporary Album | Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) | Won | |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Hollywood's Bleeding | Nominated | |
| Record of the Year | "Circles" | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Album of the Year | Back of My Mind | Nominated |
| Montero | Nominated | ||
| We Are | Won | ||
| Record of the Year | "Freedom" | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Album of the Year | Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) | Nominated |
| Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | Nominated | ||
| Special | Nominated | ||
| Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album | Motomami | Won | |
| Best Rap Album | Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | Won | |
| Record of the Year | "About Damn Time" | Won | |
| Best Rock Album | "Paramore" | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.grammy.com/artists/manny-marroquin/14875
- ^ "Bronze Stars Begot Grammy". The Robesonian. February 22, 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Grammys 2014: Winners list". CNN. January 27, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ Lynch, Joe (November 28, 2017). "Grammys 2018 Nominees: The Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "Manny Marroquin | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
External links
[edit]Manny Marroquin discography at Discogs
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