The OC Recording Company is a record label, music publisher, recording studio and accredited audio school in Orange County, California. Founded in 2005 by California lawyer, music producer, audio engineer, recording artist, songwriter, graphic designer, website designer, videographer, inventor, author and educator Asaf David Fulks. Providing high end audio recording, mixing, mastering, post production, music production, graphics design, photo/video and educational services worldwide!
About
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Asaf discovered his passion for music production during his college years studying Computer Science and Economics at Denison University in Ohio. He converted his dorm room closet into a recording booth and began to teach himself the craft of music making. Soon Asaf became a hub for recording within the school and surrounding Columbus area. After graduating in 2004, he moved to his family in Hollywood and eventually relocated to Orange County to work for a book publisher. His boss recognized his passion for music and encouraged him to set up a studio in his unused office space. With minimal gear and few contacts Asaf set up shop and The OC Recording Company opened its doors in 2005.
Asaf's first client D1, a rapper from Boston, was also new to OC, and together they completed projects with well-known hip hop artists AZ and Royce D'59. Asaf launched hiphopbeatz.com and helped D1 secure a record deal. It was a great start!
Word of Asaf's talent spread and soon he was booked weeks in advance with a range of projects, from solo artists to full bands. He poured his earnings back into studio improvements and expansions. In 2007, he produced musicforte.com's song of the year for the Medallions, several of his artists won OCMA awards and he was featured in The OC Weekly. His first compilation album, Asaf Productions Vol 1, won him the title "Timbaland of the West Coast." By West Coast performer magazine.
Asaf continued to develop as a music producer and engineer. He received placements on feature films Adam Sandler's Chuck and Larry and Disney's Sorcerer's Apprentice. He composed scores for award-winning films, radio shows and engineered for platinum and Grammy-winning artists Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Tyga, Kendrick Lamar and others. In 2010, Asaf Fulks recorded, mixed and mastered the international hit song Baby June by Moe Rock! Asaf’s third album, Asaf Productions Vol 3, released in 2011, featured the hit song ‘Breakout’, which become the theme song for The LA Clippers and St. Louis Cardinals. The song was also featured on ESPN Capital One Bowl, Showtime's The Franchise and Oxygen's Bad Girls Club.
Asaf became a Grammy voting member; AES member, Avid Pro Tools / Waves certified and received his US Patent for Microphone Stand Technology. In 2012 The OC Recording Company won The OC Weekly's Best of Award--Best Recording Studio in Orange County! in 2014 OC Recording received Best Recording Studio in Santa Ana Award!
Asaf authored the book The Studio: Audio Engineering and Music Production Techniques. In 2013, after years of experience, he opened The OC Recording School: Audio Engineering and Music Production Certificate Program, accredited by the NPSAG for The OC Recording School. The school provides one-on-one instruction, Waves Audio Certification, hands-on Avid Pro Tools lessons and training in Native Instruments Maschine. He has mentored hundreds of students. Many graduates have gone onto successful careers in audio including: Carlos Almeida Jr. who earned a position in the sound department of major video gaming company Blizzard; Rome in Silver is a successful touring EDM DJ; Sage Roberge signed a multi-million deal interscope records deal; Graduate Alex Rivas runs a successful Nashville recording studio; Graduate student Josh Robin worked alongside Asaf at OC Recording as a co-producer, songwriter, engineer and private tutor to students.
Starting with a dream, focus and persistent dedication, Asaf built not only a state-of-the-art recording studio, but a world-wide reputation for the mastery of his craft. He is also known as an inspiring mentor and for his calming demeanor, friendliness and professionalism. His goal is to continue to produce cutting edge music, develop innovative studio technology, provide clients with high quality recordings and help his students succeed.
In 2014, Asaf produced, recorded, mixed and mastered Skylar Stecker "Back Around" which has over 3 million views on YouTube! He mixed and mastered three #1 hit records written by Meghan Trainor: "Your Turn" and "Before You Go" by Common Kings and "Flava" by Tenelle. In 2015, Asaf produced the song Get Down for Whosoever South which reached the Billboard Christian Rock charts! 2015 also marked OC Recording's 10 year anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Asaf completely remodeled Studio A.
In 2016-2017, Asaf released 14 original singles which he wrote, composed, performed, recorded, mixed, mastered and created music videos for including "We Belong at the Top", "Run", "Holdin' Me Down", "Collide", "24/7/365", "Sunny Days", "Most of It Now", "Green Roses", "Down With The King" and "Cry For You" off his debut solo album OC Express! The same year Asaf also launched the educational YouTube series IN THE STUDIO with Asaf Fulks which provides tips and techniques on audio engineering and music production. These videos also compare a variety of audio equipment and give watchers an inside look at how he works at The OC Recording Company.
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Asaf helped many of his students release songs and music videos under The OC Recording Company label including Josh Robin, Sage Roberge and Ako. Ako's debut single "Never Giving up on Love"ft. Lauga Gauta has earned over 250k views on Facebook
Asaf Fulks was named Now Hip Hop Magazine and thisis50.com 2016 Producer of the Year! In 2017, Asaf enrolled in Taft Law School to study entertainment law in order to eventually add it as a service under OC Recording. In July 2017, Asaf's alma mater Denison University wrote an article about him in Denison Magazine!
In 2018, Asaf completed his first year of Law School and passed the California Baby Bar examination. He then released LOST DISCS - a compilation of music he produced and engineered at Denison University from 2000-2005 and at The OC Recording Company from 2005-2018.
In 2018, Asaf released his instrumental collection and Asaf Production trilogy on YouTube, he launched behind the scenes footage at OC Recording, interviews and live venue performances in Asaf Fulks and Friends. Asaf also launched kirasart.com which features the art collection of Yakira Shimoni Fulks. He also redesigned hiphopbeatz.com and asafproductions.com
In 2018, Asaf released his second solo album OC BANDWAGON which he wrote, composed, performed, recorded, mixed, mastered and created music videos for all 8 songs. The album includes hit singles "Earthbound", "Cloudfall", "Driftin' Away" and "I Am Down", "Consequences" and "Rear View ft. Yakira Shimoni Fulks".
In 2019, Asaf and his Mom Yakira Shimoni Fulks began working on their new album entitled OC Mix Buss. It features Kira's art, poetry and spoken word alongside Asaf's music, singing, rapping, lyrics, production and engineering! Several singles have been released indulging "WTF is a Friend", 13th Sphere" and "Whys". Asaf also produced and engineered several songs for Ray Goren in 2019 including New Beginning and Marathon.
In 2020, OCRCO expanded their services worldwide via Source Connect Pro and Skype, Asaf released singles off his OC Speaker Cab album and OC Recording was awarded best music school in Santa Ana!
In 2021, after 5 years of part time law school while running his business, Asaf graduated from Taft Law School with honors Magna Cum Laude and earned his Juris Doctor degree! He passed the California Bar Exam in his first attempt on the February 2022 exam! Asaf is now a California general practice attorney specializing in entertainment law—contracts, agency, copyrights, intellectual property.
In 2022, Asaf recorded all the ADR for the Black Ranger in Season 2 of Power Rangers Dino Fury at OC Recording. He also recorded audio book projects for Penguin Randomhouse as well as Simon and Schuster. View Asaf's discography and credits at discogs.com and IMBD.
Film Credits Include:
- Disney Sorcerer's Apprentice - My Hero (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), Jon Turteltaub
- Adam Sandler's Chuck and Larry - "Bend Yo Wrist" by My T (Recording & Engineering), Dennis Dugan
- Boiling Pot - Voice over Recording for Danielle Fishel (Recording & Engineering), Omar Ashmawey
- Fool Circle - Winner of Cannon and Vimeo's Story Behind the Still (Film Scoring, Foley), Marc Jonathan DeJesus
- The Heart Specialist - "Once Upon My Life" by Mona Lisa (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), Dennis Cooper
- Brooke Fraser - Studio Filming, Notable Pictures
- Visiting - ADR Recording, Vertex Media
- The Best Man II - ADR Recording, Terrence Howard
- Skeletons in the Closet - ADR Recording, Terrence Howard
Television Credits Include:
- Power Rangers Dino Fury - All ADR for the Black Ranger (Season 2)
- Shirley (Netlfix Series)- ADR Recording Terrence Howard
- SYFY: The Magicians - Summer Bishil, ADR Recording
- Fox TV: Heavensent - Professional Skydiver Luke Aikin jumps out of a plane from 25k ft. with just the clothes on his back! (Recording)
- JBL: NBA Made for the Biggest Stage - 2016 NBA Playoff Commercial ft. Steph Curry (Recording)
- ESPN: Capital One Bowl Halftime Show - 2012 My Hero - Breakout Performance (Music Production, Recording, Mixing and Mastering)
- The Los Angeles Clippers - 2012 Theme Song (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The Los Angeles Clippers
- The St. Louis Cardinals - 2012 Home Game Theme (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The St. Louis Cardinals
- Oxygen: Bad Girls Club: New Orleans - Theme Song "Breakout"(Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- Showtime: The Franchise - "Breakout" placed in the show (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- The History Channel: Gangland - Television Series ADR Recording
- Casio - Music for Advertisement, LovinLife MultiMedia
- TV Cues - 100 Huntley Street, Atlanta Homicide, Bachlorette Party Las Vegas, The Bling ring (2011 TV Movie) - Botched, Entertainment Tonight, Follow The Rules, Food Forward, Growing up in Hip Hop Atlanta, Hollywood Puppet Show, Hook n Look - Rich in Faith, Scrubbing In, The Hunt, Todrick, Undressed, Wakebrothers
Voice Over Credits Include:
- Penguin Random House - Audio Book Recording for Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin 'Becoming Heroins', Lynne Cox 'Tales of Al'
- Simon and Schuster - Audio Book Recording for Audrina Patridge 'Choices', Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings 'Something Wilder'
- World of Warcraft (Blizzard Entertainment)- Audio Book Recording
- Toastmasters International - Recording, Mixing, Mastering
- United States Federal Trade Commission - Recording
- The Orange County Toll Roads - Recording, Mixing and Mastering
- Chef Jamie Gwen - Recording, Editing, Mixing & Mastering), KABC Radio
- Such a Voice - Voice Over School and Coach Nancy Wilson
- ELA Advertising - Easterseals, LA Clippers and more
- Yakira Shimoni Fulks - Audiobook 'The Boy in the Box' (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)
Radio Show Credits Include:
- 99.1 KGGI Diana Wheebe - Show Intro - Recording, Mixing, Mastering
- Latalkradio.com - London Garcia Show Intro Recording, Mixing Mastering,
- Pandora Radio - Advertisement - Recording, Editing, Mixing & Mastering, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon
- 98.1 KFM Eric Chambers - Production, Recording, Editing, Mixing & Mastering, Emmy Winner
Music Credits Include:
- Asaf Fulks - OC Bandwagon Album, OC Express Album, OC Mix Buss Album (Songwriting, Vocals, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- Asaf Productions - Vol 1-3 (Songwriting, Vocals, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- Hiphopbeatz.com - Collection of 128 Instrumental (Songwriting, Vocals, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- Lost Discs - Various Artists (Engineering, Music Production, Songwriting, Videography)
- C-Nice feat. Ca'Laura, and Kendrick Lamar - "Day Breaks" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- C-Nice feat. G-Malone - "Say What You Want" (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Matt Allenn feat. Kid Ink, and Dominic - "Go Up" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Young Keno feat. Ya Boy, Tyga, and TK - "Tattoos and Jewelry Remix" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Scarred IV Life feat. KRS-One - "Roots Run Deep" (Mixing and Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Young Keno feat. Jim Jones - "Fast Life" (Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Young Keno feat. Young Jeezy - "Ball Outrageous" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Young Keno feat. Lil Wayne and Lloyd - "Things U Do" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Common Kings - "Before You Go", "Your Turn", "Kingdom Come", "Sickness" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering), Sony Music, Written by Meghan Trainor
- D.One ft. AZ - "What We Do" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering),
- D.One ft. Royce Da 5'9"- "Wrong Ones" (Recording, Mixing & Mastering),
- Tenelle - "Flava" (Mixing & Mastering), Reed Entertainment
- Judge Jim Gray - 2012 Presidential Campaign Theme Song (Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), Gary Johnson & The Libertarian Party
- My Hero - "Breakout", "Livin' My Life" (Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Ray Goren - "New Beginnings" Album (Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Skylar Stecker - "Back Around" (Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Whosoever South - "Goin' Home" and "Come On In" Albums (Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), Billboard Christian Rock Charts
- Joseph Vincent - "Be There" (Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Courtney Alexis Stodden - "Reality" (Songwriter, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- The Dirty Heads - "Imagine" (Mastering), The OC Recording Company
- Terrence Howard - Original Piano song (Recording, Mixing and Mastering)
- Moe Rock - "Smash" and "Baby June" (Mixing and Mastering), The OC Recording Company (Gold Record Certified)
- The OC Recording Company Instrumental Catalog - Executively produced, composed and written by Asaf Fulks, hiphopbeatz.com
YouTuber / Social Media Stars Include:
- Rice Gum - 10 Million + YouTube Subscribers
- Family Fun Pack - 10 Million + YouTube Subscribers
- Josh Leyva - 2 Million + YouTube Subscribers
- Not Nico - 1 Million + YouTube Subscribers
- Sammy Wilk - 2 Million Instagram Subscribers
- Audrina Patridge -1.7 Million Instagram Subscribers
- Will Gittens - 500K YoutTube and Instagram Subscribers
- Zach Clayton - 2 Million Instagram Subscribers
- Matthew Boggs - Best Selling Author, 600K+ YouTube Subscribers
- Jamella Perkins - The Voice Contestant, Team Kelly Clarkson
- Dustin Thao - TNY Times Best Selling Author
- Yakira Shimoni Fulks - YouTube Spoken Word Series (Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Videography, Music Production)
Videography & Audio Credits Include:
- Whosoever South - Music Videos for Riverbank and Passing Through Albums (Videography, Editing, Filming, Lighting, Directing)
- Chillout in OC - Music Videos (Videography, Editing, Filming, Lighting, Directing, Performing)
- Asaf Fulks - OC Express Album - 14 Music Videos (Videography, Editing, Filming, Lighting, Directing, Performing)
- Asaf Fulks - OC Bandwagon Album -8 Music Videos (Videography, Editing, Filming, Lighting, Directing, Performing)
- Asaf Fulks - OC Mix Buss and OC Speaker Cab Albumx -Music Videos (Videography, Editing, Filming, Lighting, Directing, Performing)
- Asaf Fulks - IN THE STUDIO with Asaf Fulks (YouTube Series)
- Asaf Fulks - Asaf Fulks and Friends (YouTube Series)
- Josh Robin - "Despair", "New Age", "Binary Code", "Bass Goes Drop", "Revival" ft. Rebecca Robin (Videography, Music Production, Engineering)
- Ako - "Never Giving Up On Love ft. Lauga Gauta", "My Love Letter" (Videography, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
- Sage Roberge - "Trouble Now" (Videography, Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
Awards, Honors, Degrees and Certificates Include:
- Asaf Fulks - The OC Recording Company -- Founder 2005, Executive Producer and Engineer
- Asaf Fulks - Hiphopbeatz.com -- Founder 2005, Executive Producer and Engineer
- Asaf Fulks - Asafproductions.com -- Founder 2005, Executive Producer and Engineer
- Asaf Fulks - The OC Recording School -- Founder, Mentor, Author
- Asaf Fulks - Juris Doctor Degree. Graduated with Honors Magna Cum Laude - Taft Law School, 2021
- Asaf Fulks -Passed the California Bar Exam Feb 2022 (First Attempt) Approved to practice law in California
- Asaf Fulks -Passed the California Baby Bar 2018 (First Attempt), passed the MPRE 2019 (First Attempt)
- Asaf Fulks - B.A. Computer Science, Minor Economics - Denison University, 2004
- Asaf Fulks - featured in Denison University Magazine "Where Are they Now" article
- Asaf Fulks - Leelanau School featured alumni
- Asaf Fulks - 2016 Producer of the Year -- Now Hip Hop Magazine, nowhiphop.com, thisis50.com
- Asaf Fulks - Awarded US Patent for Microphone Stand Technology
- Asaf Fulks - Awarded Avid Pro Tools Certification
- Asaf Fulks - Awarded Waves Audio Certification
- Asaf Fulks - Waves Audio Mercury Featured User
- Asaf Fulks - Grammy Voting Member
- Asaf Fulks - Mojave Audio Featured User
- Asaf Fulks - Website Designer, Photography -- kirasart.com , hiphopbeatz.com, asafproductions.com, kirafulks.com, ocrecording.com
- Asaf Fulks - Author, IN THE STUDIO: Audio Engineering and Music Production Techniques
- The OC Recording Company - 2019 Best Music School in Santa Ana
- The OC Recording Company - 2014 Best Recording Studio in Santa Ana
- The OC Recording Company - 2012 Best Recording Studio in Orange County (OC Weekly)