IMSTA FESTA Miami 2025 - Keynote Speaker Lu Diaz

12PM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Lu Dias

GRAMMY-Winning mix engineer & producer

Speaker: Lu Diaz is a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum mix engineer and producer behind some of the most defining records in hip hop, pop, and Latin music. Known for his explosive mixes and crystal-clear vocal work, Lu has shaped the sound of chart-topping artists including DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Beyoncé, J Balvin, Trick Daddy, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Trina, and Drake.

Lu first broke onto the global stage as a producer and engineer for The Baha Men, earning a Grammy Award for their breakout hit “Who Let The Dogs Out?”, which went on to become one of the most recognizable anthems of the 2000s. He later co-founded The Diaz Brothers, becoming a cornerstone of the Miami sound that blended hip hop, reggaeton, and club culture into a new global aesthetic.

His mix credits include classics like “I’m On One” (Drake, DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross), “All I Do Is Win”, “Hotel Room Service”, “Culo”, and “Move Shake Drop”—records that dominated airwaves and dancefloors around the world.

Lu’s vocal chain and mixing philosophy are legendary in the industry. Through Waves Audio tutorials, Abbey Road Institute, Pensado’s Place, and partnerships with brands like Avid, Amphion, and Subpac, he’s shared the techniques behind his signature sound: hard-hitting, emotionally resonant, and always radio-ready.

Respected as both a technical master and a mentor, Lu has dedicated part of his career to teaching the next wave of producers and engineers—breaking down everything from session psychology to mastering prep, lofi FX, and modern vocal stacking.

With decades of elite credits and a deep connection to the craft, Lu Diaz remains one of the most trusted and impactful mix engineers in the world today.