Draft:Seven Dunbar

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Seven Dunbar

Seven Dunbar (born April 11, 1979) is an American audio engineer, record producer, and musician. He is best known for his work on Grammy-winning and multi-platinum albums across a wide range of genres, as well as for his industrial music project, Seven Factor, which combines immersive multimedia storytelling with experimental music. Over the course of his career, Dunbar has collaborated with artists such as Eminem, Post Malone, The Weeknd, Daddy Yankee, French Montana, Chris Vrenna, Nero Bellum, and others.

Early Life and Education

Dunbar was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and grew up immersed in the burgeoning alternative music scene of South Florida during the 1990s. He attended Boca Raton High School, where his interest in music production began. Inspired by early industrial rock, he began experimenting with sound design, later pursuing formal training in audio engineering.

Career

Engineering and Production

Seven Dunbar began his professional career working in a variety of respected studios, including KDS Studios, South Beach Studios, Studio Center Miami, Apex Arts Studio, and MSM Productions in Studio City. He contributed to several high-profile projects as an engineer or assistant engineer, including: • Relapse by Eminem (Grammy Award winner for Best Rap Album) • Jungle Rules by French Montana (featuring the hit “Unforgettable”) • Starboy by The Weeknd • Trap Queen by Fetty Wap (RIAA Diamond-certified single) • Beerbongs & Bentleys by Post Malone • Collaborations with DJ Khaled, Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, and Nicky Jam

He is credited on numerous gold, platinum, and diamond-certified records and has earned multiple Grammy nominations.

Human Factors Lab

Dunbar was the founder and frontman of Human Factors Lab, an industrial metal band active primarily from the early 2000s through the 2010s. The band toured extensively, opening for acts such as KMFDM and Mushroomhead, and released several albums including The Suicide Diaries. Collaborators included Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson), Steve White (KMFDM), and Nero Bellum (Psyclon Nine).

Seven Factor

In 2015, Dunbar shifted his creative focus to Seven Factor, a multidisciplinary project that merges music, immersive storytelling, and real-world exploration. Seven Factor is known for its cryptic online content, cinematic music videos, and hidden physical access cards placed in locations across the United States. The project denies being an alternate reality game (ARG), despite its clear interactive elements.

Other Work

In addition to his studio and touring experience, Dunbar has served as an assistant to legendary music video director Dean Karr, working on productions for bands like Gemini Syndrome and Ministry. He also worked for Apple in various roles over the years, including as a Creative Pro and audio specialist.

Personal Life

Dunbar is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a mentor to emerging artists and audio professionals and occasionally offers industry workshops and consultations. He is also a passionate traveler and animal lover, especially known for his first dog Luna, a wolf-husky hybrid whose story has been shared widely on social media.

Awards and Recognition

Grammy Awards • Wins: Relapse (Eminem), Starboy (The Weeknd) • Nominations: 11, including for work with Post Malone, Fetty Wap, and French Montana

Billboard Music Awards • Wins: 5, including “Top Rap Song” for “Trap Queen” and “Sunflower” • Nominations: Multiple

RIAA Certifications • Diamond: “Trap Queen” • Platinum/Gold: Numerous singles and albums across hip hop, pop, and reggaeton

Discography (Selected Credits) • “Relapse” – Eminem (Assistant Engineer) • “Starboy” – The Weeknd (Assistant Engineer) • “Unforgettable” – French Montana feat. Swae Lee (Engineer) • “Trap Queen” – Fetty Wap (Assistnt Engineer) • “The Suicide Diaries” – Human Factors Lab (Vocals, Production) • “Devils Gate” – Seven Factor (Vocals, Sound Design, Producer)

External Links • Official Website • Seven Factor • Discography on Muso.ai

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