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Hip-Hop Mastering Engineer
Loud & Clear

Starting at $60/song · Icewear Vezzo Credits · 1-Day Turnaround

Competitive loudness that translates on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and every platform — without sacrificing punch or clarity.

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From Mix to Master

Send your mix — get a polished, platform-ready master back in a day.

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Send Your Mix

Export your final mix at 24-bit WAV with at least -3 dBFS headroom. No clipping. Include the platform and loudness target you're aiming for.

02
Master & Polish

EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement — optimized for the loudness and punch hip-hop demands while passing all streaming normalization.

03
Format Delivery

You receive streaming WAV, download WAV (uncompressed), and MP3 320kbps — all formats covered in one order.

04
Ready to Release

Your master is properly loudness-normalized for Spotify (-14 LUFS), Apple Music (-16 LUFS), and YouTube. Drop it directly to your distributor.

Before & After

Hear exactly what mastering does to a finished mix — louder, punchier, and platform-ready. Toggle between Before and After.

Sample 1 — Single Track
Unmastered mix vs. mastered & limited
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⚠ Test tone — replace with your actual audio samples

Sample 2 — EP Track
Low-volume flat mix vs. mastered, streaming-ready
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⚠ Test tone — replace with your actual audio samples

Every Format You Need

All mastering orders include all three formats at no extra charge.

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Streaming WAV

-14 LUFS integrated · normalized for Spotify & Apple Music

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Download WAV

Full-resolution 24-bit · for Bandcamp & high-quality stores

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MP3 320kbps

SoundCloud, social media, and general distribution

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YouTube WAV

-16 LUFS · YouTube content ID ready

Mastering Services

Flat rates. All formats included. No hidden fees.

Mastering

Single-song mastering. Streaming + download + MP3 formats included.

$60
per song · 1-day turnaround
  • Streaming WAV (–14 LUFS)
  • Download WAV (uncompressed)
  • MP3 320kbps
  • 1 revision included
  • Loudness compliance guaranteed
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EP / Album

5+ songs mastered with consistent tone, loudness, and spacing across the project.

$50
per song · 5 song minimum
  • Album-matched loudness
  • Consistent tone across tracks
  • All formats for each song
  • Project sequencing notes
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Mastering Questions

What you need to know before sending your mix.

What headroom should my mix have?

At least -3 dBFS peak. -6 dBFS is ideal. Do NOT normalize or limit your mix before sending — leave room for the mastering chain to work.

Can you master an already-loud mix?

I can work with it, but results are better with proper headroom. If your mix is already clipping or limited hard, mastering options are limited. Reach out first if you're unsure.

What loudness target do you master to?

Spotify: -14 LUFS integrated. Apple Music: -16 LUFS. YouTube: -13 to -15 LUFS. I deliver multiple files so you're covered everywhere.

What's the difference between mixing and mastering?

Mixing balances individual tracks within a song. Mastering processes the final 2-track stereo mix to be loud, polished, and consistent across playback systems. Both are needed for a release-ready track. See the mixing service or bundle both.

Do I need both mixing and mastering?

If you have a properly mixed track, mastering alone is fine. If you need both, the Mix + Master bundle saves money and delivers better results since the two stages are optimized together.

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