Billboard #1 Co-Writer
Co-writer on rapper Logic's Billboard #1 album 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind' (May 2019), which achieved RIAA Gold Certification in 2021.
A-List Production Credits
Produced, composed, and engineered music for Nas, Jack Harlow, Wiz Khalifa, Method Man, Russ, Ari Lennox, and others as a key member of production collective The Vintage Vxndals.
Licensing & Scoring
Original music licensing, custom beat production, audio engineering, and sound design for corporate media, film, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Featured Major Artist Collaborations
Listen directly to official releases featuring Steve Banik's co-writing, production, and audio engineering.
Billboard #1 Album & RIAA Gold Certification: Co-writer on Logic's Billboard #1 album 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind' (Track: 'Lost in Translation').
Co-Producer & Audio Engineering: Co-producer on Wiz Khalifa's release 'Fly Times, Vol. 1: The Good Fly Young' (Track: 'Taylor Life' feat. Sosamann).
Co-Producer & Music Composer: Co-producer on Russ's major album 'SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE (DELUXE)' (Track: 'YOU COULDA LEFT ME ALONE').
Co-Writer & Co-Producer: Co-writer on Interscope Records release 'Bigger Dreams' (Track: 'Proven' feat. Rick Ross).
Co-Producer & Music Composer: Co-producer on Statik Selektah's release 'The Balancing Act' (Track: 'Time' feat. Jack Harlow).
Full Discography Playlist: Tracks Co-Produced by STACKTRACE (50 Songs)
Production & Engineering Background
Steve Banik holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Engineering Technology with a minor in Applied Physics (Electronics) from Ball State University. Founder and owner of Stacktrace Music, Banik has over 30 years of music production, studio engineering, and live performance experience, starting in 1993 crafting tracks for rappers Q-Swon and Jae Ellis and gospel recording artist Stephen Day.
Production Credits & Industry Collaborations
- Major Hip-Hop & R&B Credits: Co-writer & producer for Logic (Billboard #1 / RIAA Gold), Wiz Khalifa, Russ, Nia Sultana feat. Rick Ross, Nas, Jack Harlow, Method Man, Emilio Rojas, Rebstar, and Ari Lennox.
- Native Instruments & Sounds.com: Collaborated with platinum producer DJ Pain1 on 'All Natural Vol. 1', a loop and sample kit created exclusively for Native Instruments.
- Madison Hip Hop Awards: Nominated for Producer of the Year in 2013.
Touring & Session Performance
- National Arena Tours (2003–2006): Nashville-based touring keyboardist for Disney Music Group (Lyric Street Records), Mercury Nashville, and Capitol Nashville recording artists (Brian McComas, Julie Roberts, Chris Cagle); completed 3 national arena tours opening for multi-platinum country trio Rascal Flatts.
- National Television Appearances: Performed live on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's 38th Annual CMA Awards, and the Grand Ole Opry.
- Audio Engineering Society (AES): Served as Chair of the Audio Engineering Society (Wisconsin Section) from 2015 to 2017.
- National Arena Tours (2003–2006): Nashville-based touring keyboardist for Disney Music Group (Lyric Street Records), Mercury Nashville, and Capitol Nashville recording artists (Brian McComas, Julie Roberts, Chris Cagle); completed 3 national arena tours opening for multi-platinum country trio Rascal Flatts.
- National Television Appearances: Performed live on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's 38th Annual CMA Awards, and the Grand Ole Opry.
- Audio Engineering Society (AES): Served as Chair of the Audio Engineering Society (Wisconsin Section) from 2015 to 2017.
Inquire for Production, Session Keys or Licensing
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