No Mystery Studio is a Manhattan-based recording studio and multi-format production house that was founded in 1989. Since its inception, No Mystery owner Aleks DeCarvalho has guided the creation of a staggering library of acclaimed musical and cinematic works including contributions to MTV, HBO and network series Point Break, Sex In The City, and numerous Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum artists. In 2007, Aleks partnered with Matthew Kemp, an artist manager and product launch specialist whose client network includes some of the most iconic names in the entertainment industry (Rakim, Alicia Keys, The Kinks, The Marleys, WuTang Clan, lggy Pop, Chrisette Michelle, among many others), to fortify and expand the No Mystery brand beyond the successful studio, and into the broader world of multi-format content production.
While the entertainment marketplace is constantly shifting, the philosophy of “content as the core” consistently stands true. No Mystery Studio embraces this by first creating a superior foundation of product and then customizing it to available outlets internationally, physically and virtually. Strategic alliances (and options to merge or joint venture) with artist labels, advertising agencies, and international distribution outlets such as Universal Music Group, Uniworld, Europe’s ProMedia and Paramount, form a multi-tiered distribution strategy that hedges investment risk.
In 2009, the studio began production of a new film and music project entitled “Two Worlds” a look behind the personalities and processes of writing and recording that occurs when world renowned artists from vastly different musical genres and cultural backgrounds come together. The show will focus on marquee, globally recognized performers such as Rakim, The Marleys, Rammstein’s Richard Kruspe, virtuoso Joshua Bell, Aventura, Kid Rock and KRS-One amongst an ever expanding list in addition to some unknown “Stars of tomorrow” and the celebrities, industry impresarios and entourages that surround them.
From the years he spent as a lead guitarist for legends of the rock world, to his work producing some of the most influential artists of this generation, Aleks brings a resume as storied as the studio he founded. With formal training in classical, flamenco, and jazz guitar his work has provided the musical bed for feature films (Point Break, Invasion of the Body Snatchers), television (Sex in the City, Northern Exposure) and multimedia (NBA Jam, ).
As chief composer, Aleks drives the company’s creative efforts and overall vision.
Co-owner of the first green-technology nightlife destination - Greenhouse, NYC and Miami. Greenhouse, located in Manhattan’s prominent Meatpacking District, certified by L.E.E.D, is one of the most vibrant nightclubs, attracting a number of celebrities from the Music, Film and Sport industries. Some of the notable guests include Rihanna, Jay Z, Puff Daddy, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, Guns and Roses, Vin Diesel, Nicolas Cage, Hugh Grant, Janet Jackson, Drake, 50 Cent, Ryan Philippe, Anthony Anderson, Denis Rodman, Akon and other heavyweight members of various industries.
Matthew Kemp adds almost two decades of experience with entertainment and consumer product development, launch and marketing programs in addition to artist management to the No Mystery team. He has served on or directed the entertainment marketing and product launch divisions of the nations largest consumer non-profit AARP, NASDAQ traded beverage group Leading Brands, KKR and Hearst funded GovWorks and The Washington Post Company and as Director of Business Operations for the M27 Music Group (Verve), Ra Records (Universal) and Tuscan Villa Entertainment (Sony RED)
Over the years, under Kessler’s leadership and management, he has produced and/or developed over 50 titles that received the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Cannes Camera d’Or, IFP Gotham Award, nominated for an IFP Independent Spirit Award and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
Founder of R&R Media an alliance of top production, event, and global marketing partners that creates, develops, owns, produces, and markets television, digital and event entertainment brands/properties through alliances with broadcast, cable networks, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Since our inception, we’ve prided ourselves on staying ahead of the technology curve and no where is that more evident than in our state-of-the-art facilities. At the heart is Studio A, which was completely re-imagined in 2011 by renowned studio designer/engineer Richard Oliver (Rolling Stones, Yes) around our brand new SSL AWS 948 Super Analogue Console. The AWS 948 anchors an environment designed to make the fusion of digital and analog audio as seamless as possible, allowing our clients to work more efficiently without compromising sonic quality.
We go to great lengths to foster the creative process of our artists, and make available every amenity to help inspire great work.
