COOKIN' STU - Episode 5
The latest episode of our collaborative music series featuring a new group of talented musicians.
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Featured Artists
Ras
Writer
Ras, the Los Angeles-based rapper/producer creates music primarily in the hip-hop/rap genre. He helms both the recording and production of his tracks, whose raw, asynchronous flow punches effortlessly over his instrumentals. In 2022 he released his first self produced album titled "Heretic". Ras has continuously evolved as an artist, changing his sound with every major release.
Maddie Russell
Writer
Madeline Russell is a passionate entrepreneur and music enthusiast with ambitions both on stage and behind the scenes. Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, she was immersed in a vibrant community of talented local musicians, inspiring her to pursue a career in both the business and creative sides of the industry. She will graduate in 2025 from Berklee College of Music with a B.A. in Music Business, specializing in live music business and event promotion. Throughout her time at Berklee, she has gained diverse industry experience, taking on roles such as Graphic Designer, Public/Media Relations Assistant, Talent Buyer, Event Coordinator, Promoter, and Creative Director. While she has performed as a bassist, vocalist, and DJ, she now channels her creativity into writing and co-producing solo music while pursuing a career in the live music industry as a Graphic Designer or Creative Director.
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Stefane
Writer
Stefane is a French artist, vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Boston, MA. Story-teller since her youngest age, Stefane through her original songs brings a new fusion between jazz, soul and RnB. Aside her talent for writing, she is mostly known for her vocal agility, performance skills, but also for her sense of arranging and music directing. Stefane graduated from the Conservatory of Nice in voice and clarinet performance. Now pursuing her journey at the Berklee College of Music, where she is constantly looking for new collaboration and expanding her network, Stefane is currently working on the release of her first EP.
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Hixon Foster
Producer
Hixon Foster is a mess of curls blending into a room of tangled wires, a mediator obsessed with contrast, a pair of hands leading a body. In another life they'd be a mad scientist, but in that life they'd wish they were a writer who wished they played music. While Hixon primarily works in music production, they use their skillset as a foothold into the worlds of performance art, new music composition, filmmaking, immersive media, and theatre, recursively seeking out what can be brought from those mediums into music production. Genesis was folk music in Northern Michigan, where Hixon learned to infect people with emotion. Now studying at Berklee College of Music and Harvard University, Hixon is developing their instrumentalism at Berklee, their compositional ability at Harvard, and their production ability at MIT. Having achieved early success in Lofi music circles and pop mixing, Hixon is frequently found begging people to listen to their experimental work yet refusing to release it. They do, though, plan to release an EP titled "Votre Mite" over the next few months, so stay tuned for that!
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Gab
In-house Producer
Gabriel is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, mixing engineer, and songwriter who works across a wide range of musical styles. His sound draws from his love for dream pop, neo-psychedelia, and dance music, blending atmospheric textures with rhythmic energy. Passionate about collaboration and the human dynamics of creativity, Gab conceptualized and now manages Cookin' Stu, creating a space where artists can push boundaries and explore new ideas. He's always excited to take part in projects that span different emotions and genres, constantly finding new ways to connect through music.
Jack
In-house Producer
Jack Becker is a dynamic and versatile producer whose musical journey spans a wide range of genres, from Pop and Indie to Folk and Hip Hop. Originally a jazz drummer in San Diego, Jack's passion for music and production evolved as he honed his craft at Berklee College of Music, where he is studying Music Production and Engineering. With a knack for blending styles, Jack is quickly making a name for himself by collaborating with diverse artists and bringing fresh, genre-defying sounds to the music he works on. Driven by a deep love for music in all its forms, he's eager to continue pushing creative boundaries and shaping the next wave of forward-thinking music.