VELVET CASH | CHIEF PRODUCER | SALTMINE STUDIO OASIS
Velvet Cash is an American record producer, visionary artist, and multi-instrumentalist—and the Chief Producer of The Saltmine Studio Oasis, a world-renowned, diamond-certified recording studio recognized among the top recording studios in the world (see: https://newmuzictimes.com/the-top-10-recording-studios-in-the-world. ) Raised within its walls and mentored from an early age by his father, Diamond Don—the studio’s founder, who established The Saltmine in 1984—Cash developed an early fluency in sound, storytelling, and the architecture of hit records. That foundation, paired with his own forward vision, has propelled The Saltmine into a new era of global relevance.
As the driving force behind the studio’s continued evolution, Velvet Cash has played a pivotal role in attracting top-tier talent across the entertainment industry, elevating The Saltmine’s brand, and redefining what a modern recording environment can be. Under his direction, the studio continues to build on its legacy of well over 10× platinum selling records while expanding its reach across genres, industries, and international markets.
The Saltmine Studio Oasis has hosted an extraordinary range of artists including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, J. Cole, Swedish House Mafia, Charlie Puth, Khalid, Rick Ross, Machine Gun Kelly, Jack Harlow, Gunna, 21 Savage, Summer Walker, Mac Miller, and DMX, alongside Kelly Rowland, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Benson Boone, Travis Barker, Juicy J, Swae Lee, Lil Yachty, Moneybagg Yo, Yo Gotti, Joyner Lucas, G-Eazy, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Fabolous, Ice-T, Big Pun, Lil Peep, 070 Shake, Vory, Doechii, ZHU, Paul Oakenfold, Benny Benassi, Sickick, Yung Gravy, Pi’erre Bourne, Boosie Badazz, & Laci Kay Somers.
Its legacy also spans generations of rock, pop, and alternative icons including Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Styx, Jimmy Eat World, Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, Soulfly, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, Grace VanderWaal, Young MC, CeCe Peniston, and Cher—cementing its reputation as a rare institution that transcends genre and era.
Beyond the studio, Velvet Cash is leading a broader expansion into live entertainment and hospitality throughout Downtown Mesa. As a key force behind Diamond Don’s and Saltmine Records—the live music venue integrated with the restaurant and bar—he is building a new kind of cultural hub, merging world-class music, premium dining, and nightlife into a seamless, immersive experience.
As a producer, his work is defined by cinematic sound design, emotional depth, and global reach—bridging artistry and commercial impact with precision. Whether developing artists, producing records, or building platforms for live performance, Velvet Cash operates at the intersection of creativity and scale.
More than a producer, he is an architect of ecosystems—continuing to evolve The Saltmine into a modern entertainment powerhouse that attracts elite talent, shapes culture, and sets the tone for the future of music and nightlife.