“The Waiting Has Ended the Difference
Will Be Heard!”
Michael L. Campbell (CEO/Founder
Michael Campbell: History in the Making
The illustrious Michael
Campbell, Founder / CEO of Brooklyn West Records is a distinguished Musician,
Composer, Producer, Musical Director and an extraordinary Educator! Incessant
tapping of drum sticks provide the beginning score of Michael Campbell’s
career. At the prepubescent age of just 14, Michael Campbell along with his
childhood cohorts, Daryl Kelly and Glen Jones, started a band in hopes of
participating in their school’s talent show. Located in Michael’s hometown of
Diligently working as an
Assistant Engineer to such artists as Bernard Purdy, Lloyd Price, Otis
Blackwell, Roy Ayres (and countless other musical pioneers who specialized in
abounding forms of music; even dozens of Broadway soundtracks) provided
essential training from Master Recording Engineers and Producers. This
priceless privilege equipped Michael Campbell with the utmost knowledge of
production, mastering, mixing and microphone placement techniques. Equipping himself with these invaluable
skills has help to erect Michael Campbell’s invincible musical foundation. Many of today’s engineers are incapable of
delivering half of Michael’s effortless artistry. Thoroughly examining every
aspect of music at A-1 Recording Studios, it was here that Michael Campbell
learned the intricate techniques necessary to become a highly skilled,
instantly sought-after Recording Engineer. All the while, Michael’s spirit was
earnestly dedicated to the thumping of his drums. He still performed as a
musician with the New Experience Band. Nestled inside of his chest, his
insistent heart kept the perfect beat with the thudding of his drumsticks, his
first true love.
Serving as personal
engineer to Otis Blackwell and his Colisa Record
Label, (started by Otis and his long time friend Frank Mewborn)
will always be a cherished experience of this adept entrepreneur. The legendary
studio, located in a storefront at
Being surrounded by such impeccable talent provoked
Michael to undertake his strenuous patch to greatness. As Maya Angelou candidly
states, “All great achievements require time.” Conscious of time’s emphatic
hands, Michael sought to challenge himself so that his sound would remain fresh
and appreciated. As fate would have it, Michael Campbell was bound to run
across Michael Williams. Instantly their competitive work compelled them to
make award-winning history. As a songwriting and production
partner, of legendary producer, Michael “Keyboard Money Mike”
Williams; these two are aptly referred to as The Power Team. As they’ve
collaborated both stateside and abroad their paired genius will always be
available for other’s listening pleasure.
Responsible for many hits
and releases during the Disco era, Michael formed a new band, High voltage
which became one of the most popular back up bands for artists during that
strobe-lit decade. Salsoul Records recording
artist’s, such as First Choice and Loletta Hollaway, Sam
Records Recording artists Vicky "D" and West end recording artist Taana Gardner are among the VIP participants who experience
the Michael Campbell experience. The
expansive list of artists reads as a virtual who's who of the
With the blink of an eye
the adventurous ‘70s gave way to the adamant ‘80s. Just as the public expanded
its auditory palate; Michael began investing into Hip-Hop while it was still in
its infancy. Being one of the inaugural Hip-Hop producers enabled the beatsmith to establish connections with B-Boy Records. Not
only was Michael producing for the label; he also contributed his copious
abilities as both a skilled engineer and musician (playing the Drums, the Bass,
the Guitar, and the piano). B-Boy’s artists, JVC Force, Boogie Down
Productions, KRS One and many others have gone on to great success. MC Lyte's first producer. Michael
was one of the first to integrate live musicians within Hip-Hop. Independent
Hip Label Pioneers, Paul Winley, Eddie O' Loughlin and Bobby Robinson all worked with Michael
Campbell and acknowledged his musical acumen. Possessing a forward-thinking
spirit enabled Michael Campbell devoted his time to an emerging female
lyricist, Lana Michele Moorer. This lyricist would
eventually become transformed into MC Lyte. Michael
Campbell is the producer that is responsible for discovering and crafting her
recognizable sound. His latest projects include development and production on
the Warner Bros./Asylm
recording artists The New Boyz, and R&B artists
Keisha Liu and Dinah Butler.
Despite his amassing
accomplishments, for many years Michael has preferred to fully concentrate on
his work. Existing beneath the radar and almost ignoring the limelight Michael
Campbell focused on and refined his love for music. There have been countless
hit records that have benefited from his expertise; yet, these same records
haven’t been accurately credited to Mr. Campbell. Unfortunately this lack of
recognition and compensation was a shared, common, experience for many young
Blacks in the entertainment industry. At present as the Founder/CEO of Brooklyn
West Records, an innovative record label, which is positioning itself to become
the paragon of the independent labels as it embraces digital distribution; he
has secured with a distribution and support services deal through Universal / Bungalo Records. Michael Campbell’s amassed cache of
creativity will be implemented as he erects his empire through Brooklyn West
Records. The waiting has ended and the difference will be heard!
Musical Accomplishments!
C
C Student
of Band Conductor, Manny Storniolo.
C Producer
/ Engineer / Musician / Composer / Music Director for the following companies
and artists: Colisa Records; B-Boy Records; Atlantic
Records; Tsob Records; DreamWorks Records; Arista Records; Profile Records; Salsoul
Records; Spring Posse Records; MCA Records; Brunswick Records; West End
Records; Prelude Records; TVI Records; Vangard Records;
Sound of New York Records; P&P Records; Queen Constance Records; Chocolate
City Records; York Records, Profile Records, etc.
C Music
Director: Melba Moore, Sister Sledge, Evelyn Champagne King, Tanna Gardner, Gloria Gaynor, Loletta
Holloway, Vicky D, Harold Melvin & The Blue notes, Passion, Dr. York,
Petite, Jalet, Wu-Tang, Jody Watley.
C Discovered
MC Lyte; first Producer to erect her distinguishable
sound
C Voting
Member of the
C Understudy
Percussionist in the Broadway musical, "The Runaways" produced by the
late Joseph Papp and the New York Shakespeare Theater
C Music
Director For the
C Served
as Marching Band Director for a summer program at the Edenwald
C
C Distinguished
record industry speaker at
C Entertainment
First Music and Fashion Expo-Las Vegas, NV
C Served
as an Adjunct Professor for several colleges and universities teaching Audio
Recording courses. These universities included: Virginia State
University-Petersburg VA.,
C Guest
speaker at The Peabody Conservatory of Music seminar on Surround Sound Mixing
sponsored by Electronic Musician Magazine, JBL and Panasonic
C Member
of the Audio Engineering Society
C Winner
of
C Server
as video workshop instructor for the
C Microsoft
Certified System Engineer Training at
C Received
a Community Development Block Grant for the development of a youth training
program in Digital Audio Technology -
C Selected
by City of
C BMI
Writer
C SESAC
Publisher - Cheese Factory Music
C Served
as a celebrity judge for the Legends Talent Competition at the Imperial Palace
Casino -
C Music
Director for the Lending Tree.com Corporation Launch Party,
C Music
Director for The
C Contributing
music editor for Forefront Magazine -
C Michael
Has Also Produced Gospel, Jazz, Pop and even Country music.
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
www.BrooklynWestRecords.Com
www.Myspace.com/BroklynWestRecords.Com
For Press, Booking &
Management:
The
waiting has ended and the difference will be heard!