​ Christos “Stos” Tsantilis is a Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated engineer, producer, quality control expert, mentor, teacher, technical writer, and author with over 20 million records sold. His contributions to the music industry span decades, working with legendary pioneers like Bobby Robinson (owner of Enjoy Records) to today’s biggest superstars. ​ Influenced by musically gifted friends and family, Christos began studying and producing music at an early age, producing his first project at just thirteen. Determined to become a better producer, he mastered the art of engineering, amassing an extensive discography and over 130,000 hours of experience. Throughout his career, Christos has owned and designed recording studios, consulted on projects, tracked, mixed, marketed, and educated the next generation of talent. ​ While his career has been rooted in Hip-Hop, Christos has seamlessly worked across genres. He collaborated with producers Just Blaze and Dr. Dre on Marsha Ambrosius' All or Nothing and contributed to projects with iconic artists like Patti LaBelle, Mýa, Jerry Gonzalez, Tower of Power, and Cuban Link with Pink. His expertise also extends to soundtracks for films like Black & White, BAIT, Any Given Sunday, and The Hip Hop Project. ​ Christos’ technical acumen is unparalleled. As a Quality Control Engineer for companies like Sony, he has overseen projects for Michael Jackson, Yo-Yo Ma, the Dave Matthews Band, and Adele. At Core Systems, he rose to become the top Quality Control Manager, handling financial audio products for major clients like Merrill Lynch and Prudential. His diverse background also includes confidential sound restoration and duplication for government agencies and creating language audio products for Norton Publishing, averaging 35,000–40,000 units monthly. ​ Christos has contributed to facility design and consultation for recording studios, assisting notable figures such as Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and producer/engineer Blair Wells (Santana, Diddy, Jadakiss). His work at studios like The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Chung King, and The Cutting Room has cemented his reputation as an industry powerhouse. ​ As an educator and mentor, Christos has taught at institutions like City College and York College and regularly speaks at music seminars, sharing his wealth of knowledge with aspiring professionals. His dedication to empowering the next generation of creators makes him a sought-after instructor and mentor. ​ With over 20 RIAA-certified platinum and gold plaques to his name, Christos’ contributions to the music industry include: ​ Designing and constructing studios with advanced audio and video capabilities. ​ Participating in pink and white noise studies to explore their effects on calmness and brain activity. ​ Managing cassette production processes, including shell printing, shrink-wrapping, and distribution logistics. ​ Now based on the East Coast, Christos “Stos” Tsantilis continues to create and produce the future’s biggest hits while remaining a trusted leader in the music industry. ​