Daniel Ayittah, founder of Outluk Records, has been named to the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class, becoming the first Ghanaian gospel audio engineer to receive such recognition.

He joins nearly 3,600 professionals from around the world inducted this year, in what marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s gospel music and audio production industry.

The Recording Academy, which organises the annual GRAMMY Awards, is continuing its push for diversity and inclusion across its voting body and professional membership. Ayittah’s selection reflects both the Academy’s evolving outlook and his growing global reputation for excellence in gospel music engineering.

“I’m honoured and humbled to officially join the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class—an inspiring global community of creators and professionals who are shaping the future of music,” Ayittah said in a statement shared on social media.

“This milestone is more than just a personal achievement—it’s a testament to every late night in the studio, every mix revision, and all the support I’ve received along the way,” he added.

Ayittah also emphasised the significance of his new role: “As a member, I now have a voice in the GRAMMY Awards process and a platform to advocate for our industry, support my peers, mentor the next generation of engineers, and grow in my own journey.”

Over the past decade, Ayittah has emerged as one of Africa’s most respected gospel mix engineers, acclaimed for his blend of technical precision and musical sensitivity. From humble beginnings with a basic university setup, he has built Outluk Records in Accra into a full-fledged production house, working with top gospel artists including Joe Mettle, Dunsin Oyekan, Sinach, Victoria Orenze, Moses Bliss, CalledOut Music, KaeStrings, Prospa Ochimana, Preye Odede, and Daniel Ojo.

His journey has also taken him to Nashville, Tennessee, where he trained under world-renowned engineers such as John “Yosh” Jaszcz, Randy Poole, Jon Blass, Adam David Smith, and AyRon Lewis. These international experiences have helped shape his professional edge and cemented his standing in both African and international gospel music circles.

Outluk Records has grown beyond a studio under Ayittah’s leadership. It has become a creative hub known for sonic clarity and emotional resonance. Looking ahead, he plans to launch mentorship programmes and educational workshops across the continent, along with online masterclasses for aspiring engineers.

Ayittah’s induction into the Recording Academy is not just a personal milestone, but a defining moment for Ghanaian representation in global music production.