Eddie “Shy Boogs” Timmons
Shy Boogs is an engineer, producer and songwriter from Clifton, NJ. Though he started out as a singer, he eventually transitioned to the production side of the industry when he was 20 years old. In 2006 he opened up So Amazin Studios right in his hometown, where he continues to work as the head engineer and producer. He’s known for breaking down the walls that artists tend to stay in and showing them their true potential. Throughout his career, Shy Boogs has worked with artists such as IV Jay, Justina Valentine, Fetty Wap, Justin Love, Chris Brown, Omarion, Audrey Rose, DMX, The Lox, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Amerie, Don Omar and Swizz Beats. His most notable works include production on Fetty Wap’s tracks “Time” and the 2x Platinum single “Again,” both of which appear on Fetty Wap’s self-titled, mulit-platinum debut album.
Brian “Peoples” Garcia
Peoples, who initially dove into the music industry as a rapper, is a multi-platinum producer and Grammy-nominated engineer. Although he has a 16-year engineering and production career, it wasn’t until 2014 that he brought his talents to So Amazin Studios. Shortly after, his studio chemistry with rapper Fetty Wap took a turn for the best and created an undeniable mark at So Amazin. The partnership has gained both Peoples and Fetty several spots on top charts. Peoples channels his musical aptitude mainly through rap and hip-hop, but also enjoys working with R&B and pop artists. His most notable works are engineering and mixing Fetty Wap’s platinum self-titled album as well as productions throughout the album including “679” and “Again”. Peoples has also worked with other top charting rappers including French Montana and Jeremih.
Cesar “Cez Beats” Arias
Hailing from Paterson, New Jersey, Cez Beats has become one of the youngest and most notable engineers within the area. He’s been honing his sound and music production skills since he was only 14. Cez joined So Amazin back in 2012 and can keep any room on lock with high-energy filled sessions and goes above and beyond to meet his clients’ needs. His vibrant and motivational attitude helps keeps a solid balance between fun and productive in all that he does. Throughout his years at So Amazin his works have spanned over many different genres, including hip-hop, R&B, reggae, EDM and Latin. Some of his work can be found on projects from artists such as Fetty Wap, DC Young Fly, Justina Valentine, Coileray.
Chris “Bandana” Mejia
Pure Bandana was introduced to So Amazin Studios back in 2008 as a rapper who was looking for a better studio to finish up his projects. However, his unique sound and creativity sparked the interests of Shy Boogs who eventually tapped on him to become part of the So Amazin team in 2011. Under Shy’s wing, Bandana quickly learned not only how to produce but engineer as well. Many times, artists struggle pinpointing the sound they’re aiming for, but one of Bandana’s key skills is his ability to connect the dots and give direction to artists to bring their ideas to life. When he’s not behind the boards, Bandana can be found behind the mic, staying true to his original artistry as a rapper.
Kevin “Chini Slickback” Vuong
Shortly after graduating high school, Chini took his interest in music a bit more seriously and began exploring the world of music composition, engineering, and production. While some prefer a solely digital approach to music, Chini gravitated towards live instruments and also taught himself how to play the piano, guitar, bass and drums. He bounced around different internships and studio jobs before finding a home at So Amazin in 2018. Although he’s only been here for a few years, he’s already created quite a portfolio for himself and has worked with artists such as Pink Sweats, Fetty Wap, Justina Valentine, IV Jay, Tone Stith, and many more!