He Mixed Your FAVORITE Record: John ‘Yosh’ Jaszcz on Commissioned & 40 Years of Gospel Mixing!

On today's episode of the Hangout Podcast we look inside the Legendary Career of John “Yosh” – 8x Grammy-Winning Mixing Engineer

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In this exclusive episode, we sit down with John Yosh, one of the most influential mixing engineers in gospel and R&B history. With 8 Grammy Awards and countless iconic records under his belt, Yosh has shaped the sound of generations.

From working with Commissioned, Fred Hammond, and Michael Brooks to building his legacy as a go-to engineer for chart-topping hits, Yosh shares powerful behind-the-scenes stories, technical insights, and the wisdom he’s gained across decades in the industry.

👉 Topics we cover in this episode:
-How Yosh got his start in recording back in the 1970s
-The Commissioned story and how their sound was born in Studio A
-Lessons learned from years of analog recording and adapting to the digital era
-What it takes to become (and stay) a successful mixing engineer at the highest level
-His perspective on music, faith, and sustaining a career in the industry

Whether you’re a musician, producer, or just a fan of gospel and soul music, this conversation is packed with history, inspiration, and gems you won’t find anywhere else.
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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to John Yosh and early career
03:00 - Starting out in Detroit and first studio experiences
08:00 - Learning analog recording and working late night sessions
11:00 - Working with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins
16:00 - Lost art of analog recording and limitations of tracks
20:00 - Value of simplicity in arrangements and mixing
32:00 - Connecting with Commission and their recording process
44:00 - Commission's recording style: live drums and vocals
49:00 - Challenges with programming and vocal integration
52:00 - Yosh’s Distinctive mixing style: vocals and drums
55:00 - Importance of recording quality for better mixes
01:02:00 - Vision in production and avoiding overarranging
01:06:00 - Simplicity in modern recording and song importance
01:08:00 - Intentionality in music creation and knowing when to guide musicians