Courtesy photo/ Steve McQuery

Unlike most students trying to make a place for themselves in the recording industry, senior Kyle Nagy has chosen what goes on behind the scenes over what goes on an album.

For nearly two years, Nagy has used his own equipment to make beats and instrumental tracks for other artists, who provide vocals. Nagy then mixes and makes production changes to develop the final product: a song worth listening to.
Nagy, who works under the name “Krump Deez entertainment!,” is happy to be exercising his talent.

Nagy has worked with about 15 artists, some of whom are in college and are well-known on their campus. Antonio Swain, a student at Indiana State University, is one collaborator who offers praise for Nagy’s work.

“Kyle’s strongest point is that he’s always thinking about music. When you get us in a room with music, we can make art. The way he works is like painting a picture and putting it in an exhibit for other people to see,” Swain said.

Jordan Baldwin, an LC graduate who spent time on a local record label, has also had enjoyed Nagy’s beat-making and production.

“There isn’t just one thing Kyle’s good at,” Baldwin said. “Not only can he make hot beats, he can make the quality of live instruments and vocals sound professional.”

Nagy is satisfied as well. “Every song I’ve put out has been a hit online because I can spend three days to three weeks working on a song.”

Nagy wants to release a 15-track CD of original work before spring break.

He plans to attend Ball State to study music production.