Young SA music producer Luc Lavigne shines in Hollywood Studios.
Lavigne`s work in 2024 has placed him among the top professionals in his field. Through the “ENCORE24” listings by MUSO.AI, he has been ranked in the “TOP 10% OF PRODUCERS,” “TOP 10% OF MIXING ENGINEERS,” and “TOP 10% OF MASTERING ENGINEERS” for 2024.
South African producer, Luc Lavigne has turned his passion for music into an impressive career in the heart of Hollywood. At just 22 years old, his production, mixing, and mastering expertise has earned him opportunities and accolades that have set him on a path as one of the most exciting young talents in the global music industry.
Lavigne, originally from Melkbosstrand, has been based in LA, Hollywood, for the past two years. A few months after graduating from the Musicians Institute as an Audio Engineer in April 2024, where he specialized in studio recording, production, songwriting, mixing, and mastering, Lavigne had the chance to contribute to projects in some of the most prestigious commercial studios in the world.
Lavigne says: “I’ve been fortunate to work in iconic studios such as Chalice Recording (where artists like Beyoncé, BTS, Shakira, and J Cole have recorded), Paramount Studios (home to Justin Bieber, Eminem, Jack Harlow, and others), East West Studios (with clients like Olivia Rodrigo and John Legend), Sunset Sound (where legends like John Lennon and The Black Keys have recorded), Elemental Recording (known for work with Dr. Dre, Earth Wind & Fire, and Snoop Dogg), and Rostrum Studios (with artists like Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa).
Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of working with renowned record labels such as Rostrum Records, Sony Music, Interscope Records, Def Jam Records, and others, contributing to projects that are shaping today’s music scene and artists.
In 2024, I had the honor of producing, mixing, and mastering the track “CP Company” by Rav Steelo. The song has already achieved impressive milestones, including reaching the “Viral Top 50” on Spotify (voted by Spotify UK), climbing to #48 on the Shazam Top 200 and Top 50, and becoming the biggest gainer on LocalPulse in Bristol and Manchester.
Rav Steelo’s latest single, produced, mixed, and mastered by me, has earned further recognition with a #1 nomination for “Artist on the Move and Trending Tracks” by Shazam, accumulating over 3 million streams and 30 million views on social media in just three months.
Also, one of my most fulfilling roles has been to be the primary recording engineer for the global children’s YouTube series SadieTV, which boasts 30,000 subscribers and has amassed over 10 million views.”
Lavigne pursued becoming a versatile instrumentalist throughout his teenage years. However, it was during this time that he discovered a new love—music production. He explains: “The art and craft of bringing a song to life, from recording various instruments to the complexities of songwriting, mixing, and mastering captivated me. The entire process of shaping a track into something ready for radio was an exciting and fulfilling journey. I am grateful for having achieved so much at such a young age. I have learnt that hard work and determination pays off.”
Having just started the new year of 2025 Lavigne already had numerous credits released with one of them being “Any Other Way” by South African Pop/ Pop Punk artist Anica Kiana. Shortly after release, the song was placed in a top playlist curated by Spotify, “The hottest Global and SA Pop Tracks” with “Any Other Way” and Anica being the front cover photo of the playlist.
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THE LOS ANGELES DREAM
“For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this unshakable sense that one day, I would find myself in Los Angeles. I used to joke with my family, saying, “One day, I’m going to live in LA, just you wait,” and we would laugh about it, not taking it too seriously. But here I am, just as I predicted, a few years later, living the reality of what I always knew was possible.
Now that I’ve been in Hollywood for over two years, I’ve encountered numerous obstacles, both within the industry and in life outside of it. Los Angeles is a city that never slows down. The pace is relentless, and it’s easy to get lost in the hustle of career and ambition in such a competitive and high- pressured environment. Sometimes, amidst all the chaos, it’s easy to forget how important it is to stay grounded. I’ve learned that taking a moment to pause, breathe, and reset is essential.
Despite some hardships, I’ve always believed that the struggles I faced were temporary—that I would overcome them eventually. I’m not one to take full credit for making it this far; I’ve been fortunate to have incredible people and friends by my side who supported me when I needed it most. My advice to anyone facing tough times is to lean on your support system.’ Luc Lavigne.