Rene Desrivieres

Engineer

Brooklyn born and bred, Rene Desrivieres — known in the industry as Dez Buddha — is a recording, mixing, and Dolby Atmos engineer whose ears have shaped some of the most iconic sounds in modern music.

A proud member of Platinum Sound since 2015, Rene brings a rare combination of technical mastery and creative instinct to every session. His work spans genres, generations, and continents — from hip-hop anthems to global pop records.

SAT Institute certified and deeply committed to the craft, Rene serves as a mentor to the next generation of platinum engineers — passing down the discipline, standards, and artistry that define world-class audio.

Rene has Worked With…

Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
French Montana
French Montana
Dave East
Dave East
Miguel
Miguel
Rich the Kid
Rich the Kid
Shenseea
Shenseea
Nas
Nas
Cam'ron
Cam'ron
Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc
Fantasia
Fantasia
Akon
Akon
Joey Bada$$
Joey Bada$$
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick
Desiigner
Desiigner