His selection makes him the first Ghanaian gospel sound engineer to be welcomed into the prestigious global music community, which includes nearly 3,600 new members this year.

The Recording Academy, organisers of the annual GRAMMY Awards, continues its push toward greater inclusivity and representation across its voting body and professional networks. 

“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.

“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,” Ayittah shared in a social media post.

 “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 last decade, Daniel Ayittah has emerged as one of Africa’s leading gospel mix engineers, known for his uniqueness. 

From a modest university setup to the professional-grade Outluk Records in Accra, Ayittah has  recorded for some of the continent’s most celebrated gospel acts, including Joe Mettle, Dunsin Oyekan, Sinach, Victoria Orenze, Moses Bliss, CalledOut Music, KaeStrings, Prospa Ochimana, Preye Odede, and Daniel Ojo.

His journey has seen him travel from Accra to Nashville, Tennessee, where he refined his craft under the mentorship of globally renowned engineers such as John “Yosh” Jaszcz, Randy Poole, Jon Blass, Adam David Smith, and AyRon Lewis. 

These experiences have shaped his world-class approach to mixing, contributing to his reputation as a sought-after audio professional in both African and international gospel music circles.

Ayittah envisions expanding Outluk Records studio’s impact through mentorship and education and making preparations to start educational workshops for young engineers across the continent, alongside a series of online masterclasses designed to equip and inspire the next generation.