Our Story
Built for the Artist in You.
Lost Angels Studios was born from a single belief that every artist deserves a space where their vision can become something timeless.
The Origin
From a Dream to a Landmark.
Lost Angels Studios opened its doors in early 2026 in the heart of West Hollywood — a city that has always been the beating pulse of American music. What began as a vision rooted in a relentless passion for sound has already become one of the most talked-about new recording destinations on the West Coast.
Our founder, Messon Jay-B, spent years engineering records for artists across every genre before realizing that the studios he worked in were built for efficiency, not artistry. Lost Angels was his answer — a space designed first for the creative process, where acoustics, atmosphere, and service all serve the music.
Though we're new, our rooms were built to carry a legacy. Every session that walks through our doors is part of something being built from the ground up — a studio where the next generation of defining records will be made.
2026
Established
24/7
Always open
W. Hollywood
Our home
What We Believe
Sound is a feeling first.
01
Acoustics as Architecture
Every room at Lost Angels was designed by world-class acoustic engineers. The walls don't just absorb sound — they shape it into something extraordinary.
02
Gear Without Compromise
We invest in the finest analog and digital equipment available. From vintage Neve consoles to modern Atmos monitoring, our signal chain is unmatched.
03
Service as a Craft
Our engineers and producers aren't just technically skilled — they're collaborators. They listen, they adapt, and they elevate every project they touch.
04
The Artist Comes First
Schedules flex, sessions run long, and creative breakthroughs happen at 2am. We built this studio around the reality of how great music gets made.
The People
The Minds Behind the Music.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across every genre, format, and era of the music industry.
Founder · Artist · Producer · Songwriter · Engineer
Messon Jay-B
Founder of Lost Angels Studios and a Los Angeles-based artist, producer, songwriter, and engineer whose credits and collaborations include Post Malone, Jack Harlow, Young Thug, Ice Spice, Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion, Ella Mai, Red Lotus, and more — with professional work connected to Capitol Records and Universal Music Group. Messon Jay-B is building more than a recording facility. His vision combines world-class recording, artist development, music production, and entertainment entrepreneurship — creating an environment where emerging artists work alongside experienced professionals and develop their sound at the highest level. One objective: creating timeless records and developing the next generation of artists.
Senior Engineer · Producer · Pianist · Arranger
David "Rain" Banta
Multi-platinum, Billboard #1 recording engineer, producer, pianist, arranger, and music educator with 29 Billboard #1 credits and decades of experience at the highest levels of the Hollywood music industry. Rain's career spans legendary artists — Tupac/Thug Life, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Take That featuring Robbie Williams, Tina Turner, Ice-T, Eazy-E, The Roots, The Pharcyde, Coolio — and contemporary global artists including Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, and Lewis Capaldi. As an arranger and engraver, Rain has created official publisher-approved sheet music for Sony Music Publishing, Disney, Pixar, Universal Music Group, and Capitol Records. A classically trained pianist with a B.S. in Music Education and a decade of study in New York City, he taught Recording Engineering at UCLA for 10 years, plus Musicians Institute and Pinnacle College. Through his Hollywood-based Rainman Productions, he continues working with artists, labels, and creative professionals worldwide. At Lost Angels Studios, Rain brings world-class experience, musical sophistication, and technical mastery to every session.
Recording & Mixing Engineer · Producer · Songwriter · Artist
Fee
Formally trained at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS), Fee is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, producer, songwriter, and artist with years of professional experience working across independent and industry-level projects. His expertise spans the entire creative process — from recording and vocal production to mixing, mastering, music production, and songwriting — giving him a complete understanding of how a record comes together from the initial idea to the final master. Having worked on industry projects, commercial releases, and sync-related material, Fee has developed a versatile sound and workflow that translates across hip-hop, R&B, pop, and other contemporary styles. His approach is centered around bringing out the best in the artist while preserving the emotion and character of the record. Whether recording vocals, developing a sound during the session, or delivering a polished final mix and master, Fee focuses on making every record feel intentional, competitive, and true to the artist's vision.
Come Create With Us.
Whether you're tracking your first demo or finishing a major label release, Lost Angels is ready for you.