Lily Moayeri Serban Ghenea’s studio is a 25-minute drive from his home in Virginia Beach. “Otherwise,” the prolific mix engineer says over the phone, “I would never be able to stop working.” His commute notwithstanding, Ghenea’s productivity is tremendous.
Thus far, his unerring mixing touch has resulted in just under 200 No. 1 singles and albums, 18 Grammys and three Latin Grammys.Seven of this year’s 25 most consumed songs have been mixed by Ghenea: the Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” and “Blinding Lights,” Doja Cat featuring Saweetie’s “Kiss Me More,” Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” “Leave the Door Open” by the Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak duo Silk Sonic, Ariana Grande’s “34+35” and the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s “Stay.” To.
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