Who's Hot? Exclusive | Ep. 30 ft. Courtland Liddel
Who's Hot? Exclusive | Ep. 30 ft. Courtland Liddel
By: Joshua Martin
When it comes to the entertainment industry, no region gets more overlooked than the south, most notably the state of Mississippi. Which is ironically the home to some of the most talented individuals the country has ever seen. From Oprah Winfrey to Snoop Dogg to Morgan Freeman, this state's lineage runs deep with those who not only changed the game but enhanced it.
Grammy Award Winning Sound Mixing Engineer Courtland Liddell, has done an excellent job at representing a state that is often known for its shortcomings rather than its talent. In a once thankless position, Liddell is here to set the record straight, that sound engineers play a crucial part in the construction of some of today’s hottest songs.
“Most people just see the artist, they hear about the producers now, and maybe occasionally the song writer. But they don’t never really hear about the engineers. We are the ones that really tie it all together. We are the glue that bonds all of these different elements. So essentially without us, audio engineers from recording to mixing to mastering, you guys don’t really get to hear a song.”
Born and raised in Jackson, MS, a young Courtland wanted to be a recording artist initially. Having been a huge fan of Michael Jackson, Courtland saw himself as the next great R&B superstar. His musical journey would eventually crystalize when in highschool he ran into his best friend that turned him onto hip hop.
After Highschool, Liddell enrolled into the Army National Guard where he served in Special Forces. His passion for music did not cease however and while in service he continued to pursue a career in music. Spending hours on the popular music production software “Fruity Loops”.
His consistency and dedication to his craft led to some major opportunities in not only music but the film industry as well. A firm believer in God and family, Courtland remains humble to this day. Crediting his mother and closest friends to his many successes.
Courtland vows to continue to work hard and lend a helping hand to those who need advice on how to navigate the treacherous landscape known as the music industry.
To book Courtland for consultations or his productions services you can find him on Assemble and all social media sites under the handle @lidzthewiz
Check out his Grammy Winning Song - Lacrae and Tasha Cobbs Leonard Your Power
Lecrae, Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Your Power (Official Audio)
Courtland Liddel
Check out the full episode hosted by Joshua Martin.
