Leslie Brathwaite grew up in a rich musical culture in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Brathwaite’s fascination with the industry began at a young age and led him to Full Sail University. Upon graduating and earning his degree from Full Sail’s Recording Arts program, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. It was there that he started his career full-fledge by assisting producer Dallas Austin, earning credits on albums including Boyz II Men’s “II” and Outkast’s “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.” From there, opportunities poured in and Leslie established himself as a “go-to” mixing engineer and producer working with A-list artists that include: Jay-Z, Madonna, T.I. and more. Leslie’s impressive list of Grammy awards include TLC’s “Fanmail” (Best Rap Album), Brandy and Monica’s single,“The Boy is Mine”(Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group), Outkast’s“Stankonia”(Best Rap Album), Pharrell Williams’“G I R L”(Best Urban Contemporary Album) and“Happy”(Best Pop Solo Performance).
