Prince Charles Alexander

Prince Charles Alexander is a Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) department at Berklee College of Music. He also holds an adjunct instructor position at New York University's Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music and frequently lectures at the City College of New York. His career spans decades as a Grammy Award-winning recording and mixing engineer, working with iconic artists such as Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Destiny's Child, P. Diddy, and Alicia Keys.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in African-American Studies, Brandeis University (1979)
• Master of Science (MS) in Music Business, Northeastern University (2014)

His research and professional interests lie at the intersection of music production, audio engineering, and the evolution of contemporary genres like hip-hop, R&B, and pop. He emphasizes real-world application in his teaching, analyzing current music trends and recreating chart-topping records in the classroom to demonstrate historical and technical connections.

His professional work as a producer and engineer forms the core of his expertise, with no peer-reviewed academic articles listed in the provided texts. However, his influence is deeply rooted in industry practice and pedagogy.

• Three Grammy Awards
• Seven Grammy nominations
• Victoire de la Musique
• Over 40 RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications

As a mentor and educator, Alexander guides the next generation of music producers and engineers, drawing from his extensive experience managing high-profile projects and navigating the music business. He is actively involved in professional organizations including the Recording Academy (serving on the Board of Governors), the Producers and Engineers Wing, the Audio Engineering Society, and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802.

He was a pioneering artist in the 1980s with his group Prince Charles and the City Beat Band, known for their synth-funk sound and use of the Lyricon wind synthesizer. His early work helped lay the groundwork for the sonic textures that would later dominate hip-hop and pop music.