Mndsgn

{{Infobox musical artist | honorific_prefix = | name = Mndsgn | honorific_suffix = | image = Mndsgn and DJs.jpg | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | caption = CE17 – Nightline 27/04: Mndsgn & DJs Sofie and Andaka | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = Ringgo Ancheta | alias = | birth_date = | birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S. | origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | death_date =  | death_place = | genre = {{hlist|Alternative|Hip hop|Jazz}} | occupation = musician | instrument = | years_active = 2009–present | label = {{hlist|Akashik|Fresh Selects|Klipm0de|Leaving|Stones Throw}} | associated_acts = {{hlist|Knxwledge|The Koreatown Oddity|Prophet|Devin Morrison|Jonwayne}} | website = {{URL|https://mndsgn.bandcamp.com}} }} '''Ringgo Ancheta''', better known by his stage name '''Mndsgn''' (pronounced "mind design"),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331677513595/watch-mndsgn-sheets-video-premiere-and-interview|title=Mndsgn - 'Sheets' Video Premiere and Interview|work=Red Bull|first=Elliott|last=Sharp|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=November 12, 2015}}</ref> is an American record producer and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/16/mndsgn-wherever-u-r-video-stones-throw|title=Watch Mndsgn's "Wherever U R" Video|work=The Fader|first=Ben|last=Dandridge-Lemco|date=September 16, 2016|access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref>

==Biography== Mndsgn was born Ringgo Ancheta in San Diego, California and was raised in New Jersey.<ref name=allmusic-biography>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mndsgn-mn0002649123/biography|title=Mndsgn - Biography|work=AllMusic|first=David|last=Jeffries|access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref> He is the youngest of four in a family of Filipino descent.<ref name=allmusic-biography/> In his formative years, his mother worked as a nurse's assistant and his father was a Navy man. Growing up, he was immersed in music in various forms—watching his uncle's Navy band rehearse, attending his sisters' school talent shows and their choreographed dance routines, being a regular at Philly/Tri-state breakdancing events, and experiencing gospel music at church. At around 13 years old, his older brother introduced him to computer based music production software, Fruity Loops, quickly sparking a deep connection with the art.<ref name=miaminewtimes>{{cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/mndsgn-at-floyd-miami-june-24-ringgo-ancheta-delivers-80s-inspired-hip-hop-beats-9418232|title=Mndsgn Delivers '80s-Inspired Hip-Hop to Floyd Miami|work=Miami New Times|first=Maria|last=Bakkalapulo|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref>

In 2008, platforms like Myspace and AIM messenger connected Mndsgn with beatmakers Knxwledge, Suzi Analogue and devonwho to form Klipm0de. The collective played and released beat tapes through Bandcamp. Ancheta relocated to Los Angeles in 2011 and self-released beat tapes as well as a few projects distributed by labels Leaving and Fresh Selects, and regularly performed at local hubs such as Low End Theory.

In 2013, Mndsgn collaborated with Danny Brown on "Sweeney Song," which appeared on ''Classic Drug References Vol. 1''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/53077-listen-danny-brown-and-mndsgn-sweeney-song/|title=Listen: Danny Brown and MNDSGN: "Sweeney Song"|work=Pitchfork|first=Evan|last=Minsker|date=November 20, 2013|access-date=November 12, 2015}}</ref> His first solo studio album for Stones Throw Records, titled ''Yawn Zen'', was released in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/mndsgn-yawn-zen|title=Mndsgn – Yawn Zen|work=The Skinny|first=Bram E.|last=Gieben|date=August 12, 2014|access-date=November 12, 2015}}</ref> He followed up with ''Body Wash'' in 2016, an album that drew heavily on ‘80s R&B and boogie which Vinyl Me, Please cited as one of "''The 10 Best Stones Throw Albums To Own On Vinyl''",<ref name=VMP>{{cite web|url=https://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/10-best-stones-throw-albums-own-vinyl/|title=The 10 Best Stones Throw Albums To Own On Vinyl|work=Vinyl Me, Please|first=Jesse|last=Fairfax|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=April 21, 2021}}</ref> before releasing raw, mixtape-style records ''Snax'' and ''Snaxx'' in 2018 and 2019, the latter which Clash called "''an instant classic''" and "''everything we’ve come to expect and more, from the San Diego beat maker''".<ref name=Clash>{{cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/mndsgn-snaxx|title=Mndsgn - Snaxx|work=Clash|first=Clash|last=Music|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=April 21, 2021}}</ref>

In March 2021, Mndsgn announced his third studio album for Stones Throw Records, ''Rare Pleasure''. Inspired by R&B, soundtrack music, psychedelia and jazz,<ref name=stonesthrowrecords>{{cite web|url=https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/mndsgn-rare-pleasure/|title=Mndsgn - Rare Pleasure|work=Stones Throw Records|first=Stones|last=Throw|date=April 14, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2021}}</ref> ''Rare Pleasure'' features Kiefer (musician), Swarvy, Carlos Niño, Fousheé, Devin Morrison, Anna Wise and more. ''Rare Pleasure'' was released in June 2021 on Stones Throw Records.

In addition to his solo work, Mndsgn co-wrote and produced Prophet’s 2018 album, ''Wanna Be Your Man'', and ''Peach Fuzz'' with Tyler, the Creator.

==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''Breatharian'' (2013) * ''Yawn Zen'' (2014) * ''Vivians'' (2015) {{small|(with The Koreatown Oddity, as Vivians)}} * ''Body Wash'' (2017) * ''Snax'' (2018) * ''Snaxx'' (2019) * ''Forever in Your Sun'' (2020) {{small|(with Lionmilk)}} * ''Rare Pleasure'' (2021) * ''Snaxxx'' (2023)

===Compilation albums=== * ''Funraiser Vol. 2: Skrayons'' (2009) * ''Episodes'' (2010) {{small|(with Devonwho)}} * ''A Rap Vacation X-Mas'' (2013) {{small|(with Ahwlee)}} * ''Gonna B OK'' (2020) * ''HOWIKEEPFROMGOINUNDER'' (2025)

===Mixtapes=== * ''Frugal Earth'' (2013) * ''Frugal Earth Vol. Two'' (2013) * ''U SHOULDA LET GOD COOK'' (2024) * ''Frugal Earth Vol. 4'' (2025) * ''ZEBRAMAN'' (2026)

===EPs=== * ''3P'' (2009) * ''Lights & Tunnels'' (2009) * ''Statik Mumblin'' (2011) * ''NoMaps'' (2011) * ''Daypass'' (2011) * ''Exts'' (2012) * ''Feels'' (2012) * ''Oblique Kitchn'' (2012) * ''Bed'' (2013) * ''Inedia'' (2014) * ''Surface Outtakes'' (2014) * ''Ultrastanding'' (2023) * ''Pentimentos'' (2023) * ''BURNT CATFISH'' (2023)

===Singles=== * "Flybutter" (2010) * "Walter Rand Center of Transportation" (2010) * "Cold Crush" (2016) {{small|(with Kirkis)}} * "Deviled Eggs" (2019) * "Sumdim" (2019) * "Truth Of The Matter (Sofie Cover)" (2020) * "Hope You're Doin' Better" (2021) * "Slowdance" (2021)

===Guest appearances=== * Devonwho - "Spaghettiisland" from ''Funraiser Vol. 1: Thumbtracks'' (2009) * Sir Froderick - "Dodooonshoe Pt. 7" from ''Reconnecting!'' (2011) * Jonwayne - "Featuring Mndsgn" from ''Bowser'' (2011) * Sir Froderick - "Cilantro" from ''The Brief Wondrous'' (2012) * Swarvy - "Pebbles", "Tooth", and "Sigh" from ''Trillian'' (2012) * Jonwayne - "Neckbrokeblues" from ''Oodles of Doodles'' (2012) * Sir Froderick - "After" from ''Consolidate'' (2013) * Jonwayne - "Sandals" from ''Rap Album One'' (2013) * Johnah Levine Collective - "Zootcase" from ''Attention Deficit'' (2017) * Chai - "In Pink" from ''Wink'' (2021)<ref name="Wink">{{cite web | url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/412943 | title=CHAIの2年ぶり新アルバムは「WINK」リック・ウィルソン、マインドデザイン、YMCKがゲスト参加 | language=Japanese | publisher=Natalie |date=January 19, 2021 | access-date=January 19, 2021}}</ref>

===Productions=== * Suzi Analogue - "Son" from ''World. Excerpts 1–9'' (2009) * Suzi Analogue - "Quarter Inches (Brain Waverlude)" from ''Nnxtape'' (2010) * Danny Brown - "Sweeney Song" from ''Classic Drug References, Vol. 1'' (2013) * Jonwayne - "Altitude" from ''Cassette 3: The Marion Morrison Mixtape'' (2013) * Ivan Ave - ''Low Jams'' (2014) * Doja Cat - "Nunchucks" from ''Purrr!'' (2014) * Yuk. - "Kuya Was Here" from ''A n a k'' (2015) * Pyramid Vritra - "224 (Mndsgn remix)" from ''PV4'' (2015) * Ivan Ave - ''Helping Hands'' (2016) * Asal Hazel - "Usayudo" (2017) * Ill Camille - "Almost There" from ''Heirloom'' (2017) * Quelle Chris - "Popeye" from ''Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often'' (2017) * Asal Hazel - "UTMT", "Royal Interlude", and "Make Love" from ''Like Water'' (2018) * Prophet - ''Wanna Be Your Man'' (2018) * Tyler, The Creator - "Peach Fuzz" (2018) * SiR - "War" from ''November'' (2018) * Fatima - "Dang" from ''And Yet It's All Love'' (2018) * M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson - "Pie" from ''Child of the Jungle'' (2019)

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Discogs artist|Mndsgn}}

Category:Living people Category:Musicians from San Diego Category:American people of Filipino descent Category:American hip-hop record producers Category:20th-century American musicians Category:Stones Throw Records artists Category:Year of birth missing (living people)