roy “spare” fontaine

Affiliate Engineer

Recording Engineer • Mixing Engineer

Roy is a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. A 2011 graduate of C.D.I.A., Roy has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most talented artists from the Boston area. His expertise spans across recording, mixing, and executive producing albums such as Suffolk County by Cousin Stizz and Is This Art? by Michael Christmas. Specializing in Hip Hop/Rap and Pop music, Roy is known for his keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality sound. In 2024, Roy was awarded an RIAA Gold Record for his engineering work on Vultures 1 by Ye. His contributions to Ye’s projects took him on a global journey, working as Ye’s engineer for both Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 in late 2023.

Notable Albums:

  • Cousin Stizz: Suffolk County, Monda

  • Michael Christmas: Is This Art?, What A Weird Day, Baggy Eyes EP

  • Vintage Lee: P.I.M.P., Draw Two

  • Danny Diamonds: For The Record

  • Garrett Merk: 15 Minutes Late

  • Johan: Wilds EP

  • Nick Gray: Bittersweet

Select Credits: Ye, Cousin Stizz, Michael Christmas, Garrett Merk, Vintage Lee, Nick Gray, Danny Diamonds, Swavay, Petty Hendrix, Mac Miller, Bori Rock, Sir Michael Rocks, and more.

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