Seth Firkins

Firkins was exposed at an early age to a diverse range of music, from 1970s rock like America and Steely Dan, to classical composers such as Chopin and Beethoven.[1] He started his career in the Rock and roll genre with the Louisville-based band Heaven Hill, originally known as Element H and later Breckinridge.[2] Firkins created the band's street team which grew into a group of nearly 400 workers and volunteers.[2] In 2002, Firkins worked on his first rap album with artist Hurra Season, a Louisville-based artist.[1]

In 2006, he relocated to Atlanta, which became his permanent place of residence, and headquarters for 5X5 Media Group, a consulting music firm.[1] 5X5 Media Group consults with artists to offer post-production services.

Firkins is credited with over 2.5 million records sold worldwide and was part of the Grammy nominated team which produced the Jay-Z album American Gangster which is certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA.[3][4] Firkins was credited with engineering and mixing the Rihanna track "Loveeeeeee Song", featuring Atlanta rap artist Future, on the album Unapologetic.[5] The album was released on November 19, 2012.[5]

Firkins continued his work with Future, and is credited with engineering and mixing for Future's second studio album, Pluto 3D, released on November 27, 2012.[6] He is also credited with the 2 albums Future released back to back in 2017: Future and HNDRXX.[7]

Firkins died in his sleep on September 23, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 36.[8][9][10]

• American Gangster – Jay-Z
• Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted – Gucci Mane
• Still da Baddest – Trina
• Problem – Bukshot
• All Honesty – SL Jones
• Unapologetic – Rihanna
• Pluto 3D – Future
• Ciara – Ciara
• Future – Future
• Hndrxx – Future
• Beast Mode 2 – Future
• DS2 - Future
• Purple Reign - Future
• Beast Mode - Future
• 56 Nights - Future
• Monster - Future
• Evol - Future
• E.T. - Future

• Seth Firkins discography at Discogs