Interview Archive page: published 2003

Warren Riker

Archive video interview

Considered by many as one of the music industries most talented young Mixer/Engineers, Warren Riker has been honing his skills in the studio since he was 15 years old.

He has come a long way since then, collecting 3 Grammy Awards for work with The Fugees, Lauryn Hill and Santana. He has recorded and mixed tracks for artists including Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin through to Kid Rock and Run DMC.

Watch our video interview with Warren Riker here

Warren takes time out to chat about his unique Grammy winning craft

Though most of his work has being in Urban genres, Warren’s passion and dedication to Rock music finds him busy working with more rock based projects than ever before.

Based in New York, he is musically proficient and a multi-instrumentalist with extensive knowledge in the areas of 'new school' (Pro-Tools) and 'old-school' (2" tape machines) recording techniques.

3 Grammy Awards for work with The Fugees, Lauryn Hill and Santana. He has recorded and mixed tracks for artists including Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin through to Kid Rock and Run DMC

Warren demonstrates that only two Grammy's are enough for one person

Since having worked with some of the biggest producers in the world, Warren has turned his attention to Producing artists in between taking down Mixes from some of the worlds brightest stars.

We are delighted to feature this exclusive video interview with Warren which was shot during a break from writing. Johnny Jaskot directed, asked the question and edited this superb interview which we hope that you'll enjoy.

To find out more about Warren Riker, please visit his website:

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