Young Guru

Legendary Audio Engineer

Young Guru, known as one of the most notable engineers in the history of pop and hip hop music, is most recognized for shaping some of the biggest talent in the industry. A true sound genius and orchestrator, Young Guru has earned himself a number of shout-outs on Jay-Z’s tracks paying homage to his exceptional skills behind the boards.

Young Guru is active in giving back to youth through education. As an artist-in-residence at USC’s Thornton School of Music, he has worked with students studying hip-hop, electronic music, and songwriting. He has also created The Young Guru Foundation to assist students in studying production.

Follow #eraoftheengineer to see how Young Guru is leading the charge on getting people interested in the behind-the-scenes, engineering side of music.