The Founders
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Crim is a co-founder, mixing engineer, and producer at For The Love. A graduate of The Remix Project and recipient of the Make It Happen Award, He is also Mentee to multi Grammy winning engineer Neal H. Pogue. Crim brings a deep sense of emotion and precision to every record he touches. With credits alongside WondaGurl, Raahiim, and some of Toronto’s most exciting emerging artists, he’s become one of the city’s most versatile engineers. Rooted in Toronto but inspired by the world, his mission with For The Love is to build a space where creativity, community, and culture collide.
Duppz is a co-founder, recording, and mixing engineer at For The Love Recording Studio. Born and raised in Scarborough, he’s been shaping the sound of Toronto’s underground scene for over a decade. With 10+ years of experience, Duppz has become known for his sharp ear, laid-back energy, and ability to bring out the best in every artist. His work spans hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, dancehall, and reggaeton, blending technical precision with a deep love for music that moves people.
Malbary is a co-founder, recording, and mixing engineer at For The Love Recording Studio. An alumnus of The Remix Project (Round 20.0), he’s worked with WondaGurl, Raahiim, Sean Leon, Jugger and some of Toronto’s most prominent underground artists. Known for his sharp ear, creative versatility, and forward-thinking mixes, Malbary bridges the city’s underground sound with world-class quality—bringing depth, emotion, and innovation to every record he touches.
Buggz is a Toronto-based artist from Scarborough deeply involved in the city’s music scene, steadily building his career over the past five years. He has consistently released music while appearing in interviews, podcasts, and live performances, including opening for Shoreline Mafia. Since 2018, Buggz has also been closely connected to the studio business, sharpening his craft both as an artist and in business. Working closely with fellow Toronto artist NF Portion, his music is driven by passion and real-life experiences, reflecting an honest journey through life rather than trends or gimmicks
Our Engineers
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Robbi Niles, a Canadian-based artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by artists like Saint Jhn, Masicka, Tory Lanez, and Valiant, Robbi’s sharp production weaves 808s, dancehall grooves, and his signature guitar textures into cinematic records. His music captures the adrenaline of the streets, the confidence of the dancefloor, and the soul of the Caribbean, always pushing forward, always in gear.
LG is a recording engineer and producer shaping the city’s sound. Known for precision, creativity, and a signature polished touch, he’s worked with top local talent including Killy, Duvy, Da Crook, Casper TNG, and more. From studio sessions to final mixes, LG crafts music that speaks for itself.
Elias ‘Louie’ Vavaroutsos is an audio engineer and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. Working primarily in Hip-Hop and R&B, Louie blends his technical background with a strong creative vision inspired by artists like The Alchemist, Conductor Williams, Saba, Mavi, and TOBi. Louie pursued formal training in audio production, mixing, and mastering at Mississauga’s Metalworks Institute. Since then, he’s focused on collaborations in records with the likes of Dvyn, Thelonious, and Trévohn. Strengthening his craft, he is a graduate of Remix Project 20.0 in the engineering stream and recipient of the “Make It Happen” Award.