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There’s a reason why Nato is one of the most trusted studio engineers in Western Canada and beyond. For over two decades, Nato has achieved the highest sonic standards for his clients – projects that have amassed certified platinum & gold records, multiple Juno nominations & Polaris Prize short-lists, and over one billion streams on Spotify.

Attention to detail, uncompromising quality, and refined musicality is built into Nato’s DNA. Raised by a music teacher mother and versed in everything from piano and trumpet to the violin, he eventually got his hands on a drum machine. Combining his technical background with the raw energy of hip hop took his creations to another level, and allowed his reputation for excellence in production, engineering, and mixing to rise quickly in his hometown of Edmonton and beyond.

In 2018 Nato applied his detailed approach and knowledge into building the new Up In Arms Studios, a space he conceived with an artist-first approach and constructed from the ground up..

Since then, Nato has continued to build momentum to become one of Canada’s most sought after engineers for top hip hop artists, including platinum-certified Canadian hip hop prodigy Merkules, with whom Nato has been working with since the beginning of his career. He has also worked closely with other top talent like Jelly Roll, Snak the Ripper, Drezus, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Sinzere, Polaris Prize-winning artist Cadence Weapon, and CBC Searchlight winner Mattmac. He’s worked on projects featuring some of hip hop’s all time greats, including Too Short, Twista, Hopsin, Benny the Butcher, and Bone Thugs N Harmony.

Nato is also a talented producer and DJ, and forms one half of the acclaimed Edmonton hip hop duo, Touch & Nato.