He Mixed Your FAVORITE Record: John ‘Yosh’ Jaszcz on Commissioned & 40 Years of Gospel Mixing!

On today's episode of the Hangout Podcast we look inside the Legendary Career of John “Yosh” – 8x Grammy-Winning Mixing Engineer Get all of the products mentioned in this video(Yosh's Drum Warehouse, Mixing Templates, Loop Elements & More at GospelProducers.com! Check out more Podcast episodes here:    • Honoring The Life, The Legacy, The Music O...   In this exclusive episode, we sit down with John Yosh, one of the most influential mixing engineers in gospel and R&B history. With 8 Grammy Awards and countless iconic records under his belt, Yosh has shaped the sound of generations. From working with Commissioned, Fred Hammond, and Michael Brooks to building his legacy as a go-to engineer for chart-topping hits, Yosh shares powerful behind-the-scenes stories, technical insights, and the wisdom he’s gained across decades in the industry. 👉 Topics we cover in this episode: -How Yosh got his start in recording back in the 1970s -The Commissioned story and how their sound was born in Studio A -Lessons learned from years of analog recording and adapting to the digital era -What it takes to become (and stay) a successful mixing engineer at the highest level -His perspective on music, faith, and sustaining a career in the industry Whether you’re a musician, producer, or just a fan of gospel and soul music, this conversation is packed with history, inspiration, and gems you won’t find anywhere else. 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with the legends who shaped the sound of modern music! #JohnYosh #MixingEngineer #HangoutPodcast #GospelMusic #Commissioned #Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to John Yosh and early career 03:00 - Starting out in Detroit and first studio experiences 08:00 - Learning analog recording and working late night sessions 11:00 - Working with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins 16:00 - Lost art of analog recording and limitations of tracks 20:00 - Value of simplicity in arrangements and mixing 32:00 - Connecting with Commission and their recording process 44:00 - Commission's recording style: live drums and vocals 49:00 - Challenges with programming and vocal integration 52:00 - Yosh’s Distinctive mixing style: vocals and drums 55:00 - Importance of recording quality for better mixes 01:02:00 - Vision in production and avoiding overarranging 01:06:00 - Simplicity in modern recording and song importance 01:08:00 - Intentionality in music creation and knowing when to guide musicians