Mixed and Mastered
Mixed and Mastered is the podcast where the untold stories of the music industry come to life. Hosted by Jeffrey Sledge, a veteran music executive and former VP of A&R at Atlantic Records and Jive Records, each episode dives deep into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the people shaping the sound of today. From label executives and producers to artists, songwriters, and managers, Jeffrey brings you behind the scenes to meet the minds driving the industry forward. There’s a gap in the marketplace for these voices, and Mixed and Mastered is here to fill it—one conversation at a time. Because the best stories are told by those who lived them.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
Joseph Patel
Oscar-winning filmmaker, producer, and journalist Joseph Patel joins Jeffrey Sledge for a deep, honest, and inspiring conversation about music, media, and finding your true voice.
Patel …
Damon DeGraff
In this episode, Damon DeGraff joins host Jeffrey Sledge to trace his journey from his musical roots in Bermuda to the heart of New York’s nightlife and DJ culture. Damon opens up about…
Terrell Jones
This week on Mixed and Mastered, Harlem-born stylist Terrell Jones pulls back the curtain on his journey from the block to the big stage, styling icons like Mary J. Blige and Fat Joe. T…
Faith Newman
This week on Mixed and Mastered, we sit down with the incomparable Faith Newman — a true architect of hip-hop history and a champion of timeless music.
From cataloging records as a kid t…
Vivian Scott Chew
From Far Rockaway to the global stage, Vivian Scott Chew has spent a career turning "no" into new lanes. In this episode of Mixed and Mastered, Vivian sits down with Jeffrey Sledge to …
Whitney-Gayle Benta
In this captivating episode of Mixed and Mastered, we are thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Whitney-Gayle Benta, a Harlem native who rose to become a pivotal figure in the music indust…
Sean C
Step into the extraordinary world of Sean C — legendary DJ, producer, A&R, and true architect of hip-hop. From Harlem block parties to Grammy nominations, Sean’s journey is a masterclas…
Nicole Bilzerian
Ever wonder how the biggest music careers are built behind the scenes? Nicole Bilzerian's story is a masterclass in music industry evolution.
Nicole shares her journey in the music indus…
Shawn Barron
How do unknown artists become household names? On this episode of Mixed and Mastered, legendary A&R Shawn Barron pulls back the curtain on the moves that shaped modern music—from discov…
Mixed and Mastered Official Trailer
Mixed and Mastered is the podcast where the untold stories of the music industry come to life. Hosted by Jeffrey Sledge, a veteran music executive and former VP of A&R at Atlantic Recor…