ESTABLISHED 2014
HOUSTON, TX
Mark Kidney is a Grammy Award-winning, Billboard-charting mix and mastering engineer with over 3.3 billion streams and 30+ years of experience. From hip hop and Latin to rock, punk, metal, and even opera, I’ve helped shape the sound of thousands of records for major labels and indie legends alike. At The Stone Sound, your music gets my full attention. The Stone Sound delivers bold, balanced, release-ready audio built to last.
Mark Kidney holds credits on a diverse spectrum of 30+ Billboard-charting releases spanning:
Hot 100 #1 single (Destiny's Child - "Bills, Bills, Bills")
Six Top 20 Billboard 200 albums (Bad Azz, Callings All Hearts, Fast Life, 51/50 Ratchet, etc.)
Numerous #1 and Top 10 Latin Rhythm Albums with Kinto Sol
Top 10 Billboard Mexican Album with Pesado
Charted credits across Latin Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rap and Latin genres
Billboard recognition across the Billboard 200, Hot 100, Top Latin Albums, and Latin Pop Albums and more
Platinum Certifications for Bill, Bill, Bills, A Bay Bay, and Wipe Me Down Remix
Gold Certifications for Walk Away (Remember Me), Natalie (album)51/50 Ratchet (album), and Peanut Butter & Jelly
Ranked in the top 1% of mix & mastering engineers by Muso.AI
Discography
Over 3 billion streams to date as tracked via Muso.AI.explore the large and veritable body of work.
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Streaming Credits
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Recording
Capture your sound with precision and creativity in A state-of-the-art recording studio tailored to your unique sound and style.
Mixing
Mixing is where the individual elements of your track—vocals, instruments, effects—are sculpted into a balanced, dynamic, and emotionally impactful final mix. I use a hybrid mixing approach, combining the precision of digital tools with the warmth and depth of analog gear to bring your music to life. The result is a mix that hits hard, translates across all playback systems, and captures your creative vision.
Mastering
Mastering is the final step in the audio production process — the polish that ensures your music sounds its best on every platform, in every format. It balances levels, enhances clarity, controls dynamics, and prepares your track for distribution on streaming services, radio, CD, or vinyl. A great master brings cohesion to your project, translating your mix into a professional, release-ready sound.
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