LEWIS “LEW” RICHARDS
Producer | Songwriter | Recording Engineer
17th Street Recording Studio | Costa Mesa, California
Lewis “Lew” Richards is a respected Southern California music producer, songwriter, musician, and recording engineer whose career has helped shape the reggae-rock and alternative music scenes.
As the owner of 17th Street Recording Studio in Costa Mesa, California, Richards has worked with artists including Dirty Heads, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Sugar Ray, Fortunate Youth, Iration, Alice Cooper, and many others.
Known for his creative approach to songwriting, recording, and production, Richards brings decades of musical experience and a distinctive Southern California sound to every project.
LEWIS RICHARDS & MIX MOB
Richards is currently collaborating with MIX MOB’s founding singer Ryan Weaver and vocalist Dread Kennedy, helping bring a new era of MIX MOB music to life.
Their collaborations include:
- Brighter Days
- One More
- Rock Star
- Let’s Cruise
2026 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS
MIX MOB — “ROCK STAR”
Nominated: Best World Music Song
In 2026, MIX MOB’s single “Rock Star,” produced by Lewis Richards at 17th Street Recording, earned a nomination for Best World Music Song at the San Diego Music Awards.
The recognition marks an exciting milestone in MIX MOB’s return to the Southern California music scene.