Engineers, producers, and visionaries who have dedicated their careers to helping artists reach their full potential.
Founder · President · Lead Engineer
JoJo Miller is an entrepreneur, artist, expert engineer and producer with a passion for music and a unique talent for translating an artist's vision into a high-quality final product. A native of Maryland, JoJo launched his first recording studio in 2018 in his bedroom closet. After outgrowing the small but cost-effective space, he built a more professional studio in a commercial building co-located with a tattoo studio. Ever the perfectionist and ambitious entrepreneur, JoJo moved HighLife Studios to its current DC location in 2021.
JoJo's expansive list of clients relies on him to ensure that the technical aspects of recording, mixing, and mastering are executed flawlessly every time. But JoJo's not just a skilled engineer — he's an artist in his own right and his expertise extends beyond the technical to project production and creative direction. From simple recording sessions to high-impact projects that push boundaries, JoJo is known for his ability to bring out the best in a recording and bring each artist's individual vision to life. When artists need more than mixing and mastering to complete a project, JoJo's their guy — and they keep coming back.
Chief Executive Officer
Jaco is an artist and entrepreneur known for his strategic leadership and commitment to helping artists reach their full potential. He has played a key role in growing HighLife's reputation as a top-tier destination for recording artists, content creators, and media professionals. Jaco leads a talented team of studio managers, audio engineers, and interns, ensuring smooth operations across all locations.
With experience on both the business and artistic sides of the industry, Jaco brings a deep respect for artistic integrity and a clear understanding of the challenges independent artists face today. Whether managing recording sessions, mentoring young creatives, or scaling operational systems, he is focused on creating long-term success for the studio and for the artists and staff within it.
Engineer · DJ
Trice is a veteran audio engineer and DJ with over 15 years of professional experience in the music industry. He has been instrumental in shaping the sound of many of the DMV's most prominent artists, including Fat Trel, Rico Nasty, and Yung Manny. His work extends far beyond the region, with engineering credits for major acts such as Migos, Chief Keef, The Kid LAROI, Lil Uzi Vert, and others. Although Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, Reggae, and Afrobeat have dominated his career, Trice has the talent and technical skills to turn any artist's vision into high-quality, professional content that stands out. He is a graduate of Full Sail University and Omega Studies School of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Engineer · Mixer (TBC)
With over 12 years of professional experience as a lead recording and mixing engineer, Alister has built a reputation for delivering elite sound quality, efficient industry-standard workflow, and an artist-focused recording experience. Combining technical precision with refined musical taste and attention to detail, he helps artists capture their best performances while achieving polished, release-ready results. His goal is to make every session productive, inspiring, and sonically exceptional, helping artists create music they're proud to release while building lasting creative relationships.
Credits: SZA, Kevin Gates, Summer Walker, Rylo Rodriguez, Sean Kingston, Rico Nasty, Styles P, Big Flock, Goonew, Lightshow, Zoey Dollaz, Kelow Latesha, Kirko Bangz, Gyptian.
My name is Anderson White. I’ve been playing music my whole life. My mom forced me to do piano lessons when I was a kid, and I indulged for 5 years, where I then transitioned to drums. I played in my church band, for my middle and high school marching band, and overall just for fun for about 5 years. I took lessons, and learned the basics of music theory throughout elementary school, providing a crucial foundation for my artistry. In middle school I started rapping and producing, freestyling with my friends at lunch whenever we got the chance. In high school I started to take production and rapping more seriously, and since then have been releasing projects consistently for the past eight years under the name ando.
Over the past 4 years, I have been producing/recording for myself and others, networking in the DC music scene, performing at various venues all over the DMV, marketing myself as an artist on social media, interning at professional studios, and working out of multiple studios in the DMV, notably HighLife. I find myself going above and beyond for my clients, helping them write songs, helping them with phrasing, and structuring their songs. I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at GMU while studying the ins and outs of DAWs, signal flow and how to set up a professional band session, etiquette in a professional setting, music theory in jazz and pop music, how to create sounds, song structure in various genres, and overall enabling myself to be able to make a good song.
I have worked with clients that have little knowledge about music as well as clients that are fully-fledged performing artists. I have also helped my friends understand production and mixing throughout college. I believe that everyone has the opportunity to start somewhere, and that everyone deserves the proper chance to do so. I am very passionate about music, and the more I can show others, the more I can understand about myself and the craft.
Producer (TBC)
Delo is a Northern Virginia-based producer with over 10 years of experience working with artists across a wide range of genres and styles. Throughout his career, he has produced for notable artists while building a reputation for versatility, strong musical instincts, and an ability to bring an artist’s vision to life. His approach blends technical experience with a deep understanding of sound, allowing him to adapt to each artist and create records that feel authentic to their style.
Audio Engineer
For seven years, Tre Svaint has helped artists turn raw ideas into records that compete on a national level. He has worked with Grammy-winning talent including Scribz Riley, Bomani, and LAX, and he brings that same standard to every session, whether you're cutting your first single or finishing a full project.
Tre records out of one of the East Coast's premier studios, serving the DMV's most driven artists. His approach is simple: clean, polished sound, an efficient workflow, and a space where you can focus on your performance. Artists leave with music that sounds release-ready, not just “good for a demo.”
If you're serious about your sound and want to work with someone who has been in rooms with the best, let's build it together.
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