For The Artist

Behind the Mix: Alissia’s Creative Influence at NYU

The Sony Audio Institute at New York University announced that GRAMMY-nominated producer Alissia has been named as its inaugural Artist-In-Residence. The Institute, launched earlier this year as a collaboration between NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Sony Corporation through its Personal Entertainment Business’ U.S. operations (Sony), fosters innovation at the intersection of technology and music by connecting students with industry leaders and cutting-edge audio technology. Alissia's appointment marks the first in what will be an ongoing program to bring world-class music professionals directly into the academic environment.

Alissia, who made history as the 9th woman ever to receive a GRAMMY nomination for Producer of the Year, brings an impressive roster of collaborations and a unique sound that has caught the attention of industry legends including Quincy Jones, Prince, and funk legend Bootsy Collins. Her work spans collaborations with Anderson.Paak, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Nile Rodgers, Kaytranada, Calvin Harris, and many others, establishing her as a multifaceted talent and prolific producer in the contemporary music landscape.

The Artist-In-Residence program builds on the Sony Audio Institute's vision to bridge academic learning with real-world industry experience. In this role, Alissia will work directly with Sony Audio Institute students and faculty to provide mentorship, creative guidance, and real-world industry perspective drawn from her own experience, from her recent GRAMMY nominations to the release of “Hypnotic Night,” the debut single from her forthcoming artist project.

As part of her residency, Alissia will lead a masterclass at the Sony Audio Institute Studio on November 7 for an intimate group of students, providing direct feedback on their music and sharing insights into her process, including how Sony’s technology and solutions have shaped her work. The session will be followed by a panel open to all Institute students, featuring a deeper dive into her career and the business of music. In addition, Alissia will collaborate with Institute faculty to advise on a semester-long project uniting Music Business and Technology students, which will culminate in a presentation in Spring 2026 with feedback and evaluation. Sony Audio Institute sponsored select students to attend Alissia's exclusive Mix With The Masters masterclass, a two-day production masterclass, being held at the renowned Rue Boyer Studios in Paris on October 8-9, 2025.