Chalice Recording Studios
Chalice Recording Studios is an upscale establishment that caters to superstar artists and producers from all over the world. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, Chalice's popularity continues to soar despite the uncertainties and the huge wave of downsizing in the music industry. Since its inception in 2002, owner Ben Tao, has designed and equipped his studio to accommodate clients who appreciate the finer things in life. With his keen Attention To Detail and design aesthetics, Ben Tao spared no expense when it came to the architecture of his exquisite studios and lounges that continue to amaze even the snobbiest of the bunch.
Several renowned albums have been recorded at Chalice since its opening, many of which achieved gold and platinum status. With an eclectic array of clients, Chalice has provided a plush and yet comfortable recording home for such artists as Nine Inch Nails, Christina Aguilera, and Beyoncé.
Gold/platinum albums recorded at Chalice
- Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera, 2006)
- Late Registration (Kanye West, 2005)
- A Girl like Me (Rihanna, 2006)
- Release Therapy (Ludacris, 2006)
- PCD (Pussycat Dolls, 2005)
- The Breakthrough (Mary J. Blige, 2005)
- Touch (Amerie, 2005)
- Danity Kane (Danity Kane, 2006)
- The Inspiration (Young Jeezy, 2006)
- The Price of Fame (Bow Wow, 2006)
- Port of Miami (Rick Ross, 2007)
- Hip Hop Is Dead (Nas, 2007)
- In My Own Words (Ne-Yo, 2007)
- Todd Smith (LL Cool J, 2007)
- The Evolution of Robin Thicke (Robin Thicke, 2007)
- Headstrong (Ashley Tisdale, 2007)
- The Fame (Lady Gaga, 2008)
Chalice clients
- 50 Cent
- Alicia Keys
- Andrea Bocelli
- Ashlee Simpson
- Ashley Tisdale
- Babyface
- Barbara Streisand
- Beastie Boys
- Black Eyed Peas
- Blink-182
- Britney Spears
- Celine Dion
- Chad Hugo
- Chaka Kahn
- The Cheetah Girls
- Chris Brown
- Chris Daughtry
- Ciara
- Common
- Daddy Yankee
- Damon Elliott
- Danja
- Dave Grohl
- David Archuleta
- David Foster
- Diddy
- Dre & Vidal
- Enrique Iglesias
- Eve
- Fat Joe
- Finch
- Foo Fighters
- Fu Manchu
- Glen Ballard
- Green Day
- Gwen Stefani
- Jamie Foxx
- Janet Jackson
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jessica Simpson
- JoJo
- Josh Groban
- Joss Stone
- J. R. Rotem
- Justin Timberlake
- Kanye West
- Keane
- Kelis
- Kelly Clarkson
- LeAnn Rimes
- Leona Lewis
- Lily Allen
- Lionel Richie
- Luis Miguel
- Mark "Spike" Stent
- Max Martin
- Meat Loaf
- Nancy Wilson
- Nelly Furtado
- The Neptunes
- New Kids on the Block
- Ne-Yo
- Nine Inch Nails
- Paris Hilton
- Pharrell Williams
- Probot
- Q-Tip
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Randy Jackson
- Robin Thicke
- Ryan Tedder
- Snoop Dogg
- The Game
- Timbaland
- T-Pain
- Trent Reznor
- U2
- Velvet Revolver
- Whitney Houston
- will.i.am
- Yoko