Grammy-Winning Sounds: Bonzai's Legacy in Music & Beyond

Paki & Chris invite Six-Time Grammy Award Winning Mixing Engineer, Producer, Songwriter, and Co-Owner of Shrine Studios @shrinevegas James “Bonzai” Caruso @bonzaicaruso back to join the CIRCLE for Episode 155.

Click the LINK in BIO to watch the full Episode atTheVegasCircle.com. Also avail on all podcast audio outlets and YouTube.

Bonzai is a six-time Grammy-winning recording and mix engineer, producer, and songwriter with over 30 years of experience working with music’s biggest names. Starting as a teenager at NYC’s Institute of Audio Research, Bonzai quickly established himself in top studios, creating groundbreaking sounds for legends like Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, and Afrika Bambaataa.

His unique mixing style caught the attention of icons like Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., Madonna, and Nas. Bonzai’s collaboration with Stephen Marley led to hits such as Damian Marley’s “Welcome to Jamrock” and the Distant Relatives album with Nas.
His versatile artistry also shines in projects with Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, and Mariah Carey.

Beyond music, Bonzai composes for film and TV, crafting scores for indie films and major campaigns for brands like Adidas and CMT. His influence spans generations, blending innovation with timeless creativity.

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