Meet the Team
The Echo Team is a group of uniquely talented individuals in different areas striving to accomplish a common creative goal. That goal is to be a One-Stop solution for music creation and all related areas from its origin, development, sales, promotion, marketing and final delivery. An expert network of professional and efficient answers at the service of today’s demanding entertainment world. Quality and commitment above anything else. In other words we hear what others don’t! We create the hits that others won’t!
Under the leadership of a multiple grammy-award winner and 18-year platinum expert in the music industry, our collective counts with the most in-depth understanding of every detail and demand needed to make a difference and be successful in today’s entertainment and music market. From consulting on creative and production processes and options; to hands-on start to finish creation, production and delivery of a product our members constantly commit themselves to the success of our clients.
Under the leadership of a multiple grammy-award winner and 18-year platinum expert in the music industry, our collective counts with the most in-depth understanding of every detail and demand needed to make a difference and be successful in today’s entertainment and music market. From consulting on creative and production processes and options; to hands-on start to finish creation, production and delivery of a product our members constantly commit themselves to the success of our clients.
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Paul F. Irizarry “ECHO”
Producer / Engineer / Mixer / Songwriter Four time Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Paul Irizarry “ECHO” has successfully worked for the last 20 years with major urban and pop artists in Latin, mainstream, and European markets. Producing, recording and/or mixing songs and albums for the likes of such artists as: Ricky Martin, Maluma, Pitbull, London Symphony Orchestra, Tego Calderon, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Alek Syntek, Paulina Rubio, Tempo, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Vico C, Divino, Ivy Queen, Thalia, Nina Sky, Wisin & Yandel, Voltio, Tito El Bambino, Farruko, FLEX, Beenie Man, Cultura Profética, Alexis & Fido, Cosculluela, Orishas, Jazze Pha, Obie Bermúdez, Lil Silvio & El Vega, Kevin Florez, Twista, Abraham, Fat Joe, Ariana Puello (Spain), La Mala (Spain), Ojos de Brujo (Spain), PUYA, La Secta, Crooked Steelo, La India, Eddie Dee, Hector “El Father”, y Giovanni Hidalgo to name a few. Echo’s experience and expert knowledge and taste for music have allowed him the opportunity to work in different musical genres and tendencies, ranging from Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggaeton and Christian Music. One of the top professionals in the industry, respected for his talent and accomplishments, known as a leader and pioneer of the Latin urban and reggaeton movement. Echo has received four Latin Grammy Awards, the first two for, as producer and engineer, on 2004 Vico C's (EMI Int'l) 2003 album "En Honor a la Verdad" a second one in 2005 with Daddy Yankee's (UMG) 2004 album "Barrio Fino" and latest in 2015 with Tego Calderon's "El Que Sabe Sabe" album. Echo has been nominated for over fifteen Grammy Awards including Record of the Year. In 2006 Echo became the first producer to ever record the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for an urban project, directing a 73-piece full orchestra recording on a hip hop arrangement at Abbey Roads Studios, London for the FREE TEMPO (Sony/BMG) project. Recently, just produced "Yo Contra Ti" by Daddy Yankee feat. Symphonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico as a worldwide campaign for Susan G. Komen cancer foundation. Responsible for creating career-making hits for the biggest artists in the urban market like Wisin & Yandel, Tego, Don Omar, De La Ghetto, Cosculluela, Vico C, Daddy Yankee, Tempo, Ivy Queen and many others. Movies like “The Fast and the Furious 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 sequel”, “Talento de Barrio”, TV shows “Shark” (HBO), " The L Word (HBO)", games like “Grand Theft Auto IV” as well as advertisement campaigns for Nike, Popular Mortgage, KIA Motors and many others have featured Echo’s music and work. As an accomplished businessman, he currently owns and operates a state of the art recording and production facilities in San Juan, PR, Miami, Dominican Rep and Colombia. From there he leads a world known production team consisting of a handful of young and talented engineers, songwriters, and producers who work with him making hits and creating classics on a daily basis. Recent projects include Cosculluela "Blanco Perla", De La Ghetto's "Mi Movimiento", and his own recording project titled "ECHOSISTEMA" which features a huge lineup of artist and a fresh playlist of urban sounds. |
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Dana Brett Munach
Director of Business Relations Dana has always lived in the creative and business worlds. An accomplished photographic and graphic artists, his work is licensed internationally. Dana is also a bass player and songwriter with over 46 published songs to his credit and is a member the Recording Academy. Creating and running 7 companies over the past 32 years, Dana is experienced in hospitality, finance, international real estate, and music production and has done business in North America, Central America, Carribian, South America, Europe, and North Africa. Dana is excited to be part of The Echo Team’s Creative Collective and strives to bring the highest quality services to our clients and sponsors. [email protected] |
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Rafael Almonte
Director of Operations Rafa is an accomplished entrepenuer with a deep passion for music production and its nuances. His rythmic sense is influenced by top 1990’s Hip Hop, Dancehall and Reggeaton hits. With an Engineering Bachelor’s degree and Master in Management his experience brings a diverse professional background that ranges from, aerospace, telecom, solar and music. He navigates thru the Digital World of Music Production as well as all day to day business challenges of our industry. His Role as Director of Operations is key to our organization’s success and flawless execution. Rafa was one of the few that shared Echos visión on music as a college friend back in 1997. Later became manager of Echo’s profesional recording studios in Puerto Rico, the legendary “The Lab Studios”. Also was key team player in Echos Record Label, Insomnio Music, developing new talents, managing artists as well as music producers. Artist like Lapiz Conciente, Apache, Tempo, Kafu Banton, De la Ghetto, Nengo, Vico C are some of the music project on he was involved at the time. |
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Erick Bardales
Music Producer / Audio Engineer Honduran American Music Producer & Audio Engineer based in New Orleans, LA. Over 12 years of experience. Strengths: Music Production, Developing artist, vocal producing, recording engineer and mixing engineer.
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Albert Arauz
Visual Arts Consultant Albert Arauz is a still-image and video production professional. Best known for his fashion and glamour model shoots. Albert has photographed models from all over the world for over 18 years. His work has appeared in many publications, ranging from catalogs to photography text books, and received Awards of Merit from New York Institute of Photography. He has also worked professionally in the Sports, Boudoir, Lifestyle, Product, and Live Events photography. Albert has experience in short-film and music industry product videography. His talent has been, and continues to be, a great resource for The Echo Team! |
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Andres Vargas
AV Music - Music Record Producer Andrés Vargas, known professionally as AV Music "the owner of the rhythms", is a Colombian music record producer, with a degree in business administration, businessman, artist developer, audio engineer and Stage DJ. creator and main member of the famous AV MUSIC studios in Cali, Valle del Cauca since 2005. his experience and career as a pioneering musical producer in the urban music of Valle del Cauca has allowed him to work with numerous artists recognized and in development as well as Colombian and international, in musical genres such as Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Reggae, Trap, Electronic, Funk Carioca, Pop Fusion, Pacific Ethnic Music, Salsa, Bachata, Salsa Choke, Mambo, among others. Has done numerous studies and workshops in the field of digital audio:”All About Mixing" Pro Tools Media Training Miami FL, Rafa Sardina Seminars Masters South America studies Audiovision Bogota DC, Digital Audio Entrepreneur Sena, Mixing and Mastering ENE Audio, Jose Lugo Seminars techniques of mic capture, Mixing and Mastering Concepts. |
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Emmanuel "Tik" Rodriguez
I.T. Management / Analyst Tik specializes in providing support for digital media and web technologies. With vast experience working in the tech sector including but not limited to the Internet of Things, Smartphones and Mobile Apps. His skill set also includes project management, strategy, negotiation, web development and business analysis. Originally Tik met with Echo for the mixing and mastering of his single La Camarita which was released in 2010. |
