About us

michael (founder of parlor city studio)


Welcome to Parlor City Studio — a creative recording space built for Midwest artists who want professional sound without the commercial-studio price tag. Based just outside Fort Wayne, Indiana, I focus on helping artists record, mix, and produce music that captures who they are at their core.

I first stepped into music production back in 2019, releasing beats and instrumentals under the name SwagStar Beats. What started as a small creative outlet grew into something much bigger — and in 2025, I rebranded to Parlor City Studio to represent the evolution of my craft and the community I’ve built around it.

My journey was sparked by a conversation with a Warren, MI artist named J.Atty, whose drive and creativity inspired me to take my passion seriously. His influence still shapes my approach today — blending emotion, energy, and authenticity in everything I create.

Sonically, my sound leans toward melodic trap melodies layered with drill-inspired drums and a dark, cinematic atmosphere. That’s my comfort zone — but it’s far from my limit. Whether it’s hip-hop, R&B, or experimental production, my mission is to bring out the artist’s best performance and unique sound.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with incredible talent including Crafted, Mex Tha Mi$fit, Young Crews, Kristopher Kaoss, Da Fatha TicToc, Ed Money 2.0, Todd “MURKEY” Archer, Kace Cayne, BVNE, T Switch, and many others — each one helping shape the sound and spirit of this studio.

Parlor City Studio was built for dedicated, hungry artists — especially from small towns across the Midwest — who deserve access to a high-quality recording environment that’s affordable, comfortable, and inspiring. My goal is to help artists turn ideas into release-ready records and give them the same sonic edge found in major studios.

If you’re ready to record vocals, collaborate, or just talk creative direction, I’d love to work together and bring your vision to life.

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