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Erwin’s eMastering Hall of Fame
Selected Works · Awards · Career Highlights
This Hall of Fame presents a curated selection of Erwin’s most defining work: Spanning award-winning albums, platinum-certified hits, global game soundtracks, international collaborations, and more than two decades of mastering excellence. All mastering is carried out from Erwin’s independent studio in the Netherlands, serving artists worldwide.
2025 Award Highlights
🌍 Worldwide Release · Award Highlight
KARMA — The Dark World – Original PlayStation 5 Soundtrack
🥈🎼 HMMA Nomination · Grammy FYC
A landmark PS5 score blending cinematic classical recordings with atmospheric electronic design — recognized with an HMMA nomination and submitted for Grammy FYC, including a personal engineering credit for Erwin.
Cinematic Score · PS5 · International Production
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🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Yves Berendse — Terug In De Tijd
🏆 Edison Pop Award · Best Song · 2025
A standout Dutch pop release that earned Yves Berendse the Edison Pop Award in 2025
Pop · Nederlandstalig · Award-Winning Release
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🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Bente — Drift
🥈 Edison Nomination · Best Album · 2025
Bente’s acclaimed album Drift was nominated for an Edison and listed in NRC’s Top 5 Best Dutch Albums of 2024, highlighting her artistic growth and creative evolution.
Pop · Alternative · Indie
LISTEN ➜2023 Award Highlights
🎮 Worldwide Game Release · Award Highlight
Arena Breakout — Whalefall (Delvin Theme)
🥈HMMA Nomination · Hollywood Music in Media Awards · 2023
A cinematic, atmospheric main theme crafted for Tencent’s flagship tactical shooter — nominated for an HMMA for its immersive hybrid orchestral sound and high-impact game scoring.
Cinematic Score · Tactical Shooter · Electronic-Orchestral
WATCH ➜2022 Award Highlights
🇺🇸 United States · Award Highlight
Angela Hench & Gregory Markel — Barcelona
🎼 Grammy FYC · 2022
A modern reimagining of the iconic Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé duet, performed by Angela Hench and Gregory Markel and produced by the famous producer Dick Williams. Mixed by 9x times Grammy winner John Jazcz
The release was submitted for Grammy For Your Consideration (FYC), reflecting its artistic and technical ambition.
Vocal Pop · Classical Crossover · International Production
LISTEN ➜2016 Award Highlights
🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Kenny B — Parijs (Edison Award · 7× Platinum)
🏆 Edison Song Award · Best Single (7× Platinum · #1 for 9 Weeks)
One of the biggest Dutch hits of the decade, “Parijs” became a cultural phenomenon — topping the charts for nine consecutive weeks, achieving 7× Platinum status and winning the Edison Song Award.
A signature national milestone in contemporary Dutch pop.
Pop · National Landmark Release
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🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Tino Martin — Jij Liet Me Vallen
🏆 Edison Award · Best Album
A major milestone in Dutch pop, Jij Liet Me Vallen earned Tino Martin an Edison Award and cemented his status as one of the most successful vocalists in the Netherlands.
Dutch Pop
WATCH ➜2012 Award Highlights
🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Case Mayfield — The Many Colored Beast
🥈 2× Edison Nominations · Best Newcomer & Best Album
A critically acclaimed debut praised for its emotional depth and sonic intimacy. Nominated for two Edison Awards and still regarded as a landmark in Dutch indie music.
Indie / Alternative
LISTEN ➜2004 Award Highlights
🇳🇱 Netherlands · Award Highlight
Frans Bauer — Heb Je Even Voor Mij
🏆 Edison Award · #1 Single for 7 Weeks
A defining Dutch hit that reached #1 in the Dutch Top 100 for seven consecutive weeks and earned an Edison Award in 2004. This single remains one of the most iconic and culturally resonant releases in contemporary Dutch pop history.
Dutch Pop / Schlager · National Cultural Milestone
LISTEN ➜2025 Highlights
🇳🇱 Netherlands · Long-Term Achievement
Beste Zangers — Compilation Series (15+ Years)
📈 Multiple #1 Compilations Albums · Long-Running National Music Franchise
For more than 15 years, Erwin has mastered all official Beste Zangers compilation albums — a cornerstone of Dutch music culture featuring leading artists from every genre. Across multiple seasons, the series achieved repeated #1 chart positions and became one of the most successful recurring compilation releases in the Netherlands.
Compilation Albums
View Project ➜🌍 International Highlights
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Fuse ODG — New Africa Nation
New Africa Nation is a globally oriented afrobeats album featuring a broad range of international collaborations, including artists such as Damian “JR GONG” Marley, Stefflon Don, Sarkodie, OT Woode and Ed Sheeran. Erwin’s mastering work contributed to several key releases from this album, including: “Bra Fie” (feat. Damian “JR GONG” Marley) “All Night Long” (feat. Stefflon Don) “Sweetie Adjoa” (feat. Sarkodie & OT Woode) “Red Rose” “So Many Ways” “Asem Aba”
Afrobeats / Afropop
Alexandra Burke & Beenie Man — Naturally
A rare UK–Jamaica collaboration uniting the powerhouse vocals of Alexandra Burke with the unmistakable energy of Grammy-winning dancehall artist Beenie Man.
UK Pop / Dancehall
Aston Merrygold — Overboard
A polished UK pop–R&B release from Aston Merrygold (best known as a member of the multi-platinum group JLS).
Pop / R&B
🇧🇷 Brazil
Scalene — Albums Respiro, Sessão Respiro & LABIRINTO
Scalene is a leading force in Brazil’s modern rock scene, gaining international recognition after winning a Latin Grammy Award in 2016.
Erwin mastered multiple projects for the band, including the albums Respiro, Sessão Respiro and LABIRINTO, as well as various single releases — contributing to their dynamic, atmospheric rock sound.
Alternative Rock
Elza Soares — Single Drao (Brazilian Icon · Cultural Legacy)
One of Brazil’s most legendary vocalists, Elza Soares is considered a cultural institution and one of the most influential artists in Brazilian music history.
Erwin mastered the official release of “Drao”, composed by renowned Brazilian songwriter João de Aquino, blending newly crafted production elements with Elza’s unmistakable artistic presence.
This project stands out as a deeply impactful release, resonating on both a musical and cultural level.
MPB / Contemporary Brazilian
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Gustavo Bertoni — Solo Releases
Known for his cinematic songwriting and emotional depth, Gustavo Bertoni has established a distinct solo identity alongside his role as the frontman of Latin Grammy-winning band Scalene.
Several of Bertoni’s solo releases were mastered for this project, including the album I Got My Eyes Fixed On You and the critically noted The Fine Line Between Loneliness and Solitude, helping shape the intimate, atmospheric sound that defines his solo catalogue.
Indie / Folk / Singer-Songwriter
🇷🇴 Romania
Alexandra Stan — International Romanian Pop Icon
Alexandra Stan is one of Romania’s biggest international pop exports, known worldwide for global hit “Mr. Saxobeat.”
Erwin mastered her single “Bambola” — a high-energy collaboration with DJ – Producer Toka
Dance-Pop / International Pop
Smiley — Romanian Pop Superstar (Multiple Hit Singles)
Smiley is one of Romania’s most influential modern pop artists, with a long record of nationally successful releases and sustained mainstream impact. A selection of mastered works includes “Oameni” (No.1 single), “Mai Mult de-o Viață” (EP), “Scumpa Foc” (feat. Juno) and “Aia E”.
Pop / Contemporary
Other Romanian Artists Mastered
Selected mastering work across singles and albums.
ADDA · Cabron · MIRA · Feli · Ralukka · Emilian · Theo Rose · Mark Stam · Holy Molly · Juno · Uzzi ·
Arsenium · IOVA · Daria Lupi · Dorian · JO · Basco · MARU · Antoniu · Puya
🇹🇷 Turkey
Umut Timur — Turkish Pop & Urban Fusion
Umut Timur is a leading figure in contemporary Turkish pop, known for blending Anatolian melodic elements with modern pop and urban influences. Saheser features several key releases mastered for this project, including “Vermedin”(feat. MRC — 100M+ streams, 200M+ views), “Cataleya” (feat. Ece Mumay), “Saralım” (feat. Oxlade) and “Carcur”(feat. Nesrin Cavadzade).
Turkish Pop / Urban / Cross-Cultural
Eypio & Zara — “İmdadim” (Hit Single)
A major collaboration between rapper Eypio and powerhouse vocalist Zara, delivering a radio-strong Turkish pop/rap fusion.
Hip-Hop / Pop Crossover
Hasibe — Turkish Pop & Folk-Influenced Urban
Hasibe’s single “Yarim”, representing her contemporary Turkish pop sound with folk-influenced urban elements, anchors her catalogue alongside releases such as “Al Koy” (with Nigar Muharrem), a prominent cross-border collaboration within the modern Anatolian pop landscape.
Contemporary Turkish Pop
Other Turkish Artists Mastered
Selected mastering work across singles and albums.
MRC · Hünkar Göksu · Aylin Benz · Selin · Emil Rose · Feliccia · Ersan
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