Dante Ross

Dante Ross is a highly influential music industry executive, A&R representative, and Grammy Award-winning record producer. As a guest on the "Mixed and Mastered" podcast, he shares insights from his extensive career, which includes pivotal roles at labels like Tommy Boy, Elektra, and Def Jam.

Ross is credited with being instrumental in the careers of numerous iconic artists such as De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Ol' Dirty Bastard, MF DOOM, Everlast, and Busta Rhymes, and is recognized as one of the architects of hip-hop's "Golden Era."

He also authored the book "Son of the City," which delves into his upbringing in New York City's Lower East Side and his involvement in the city's vibrant music subculture