Both are laid back smoother rap songs, but the mixing is totally different (compare below). The big problem most people have with mixing rap vocals is that they think of the word “vocals” without considering the word “rap.” Rap is supremely general - there are big differences between 1994 NY style rap vocals and 2010 LA style rap vocals.Įven within that you have A Tribe Called Quest – “1nce Again” vs. That idea can and probably will change along the way, but there has to be some direction or else why do anything at all. There has to be some kind of idea of where the vocal is going to go before you start getting it there. I say this time and time again, and it only gets more true as I say it: in order to mix anything, you need an end game.
There can never be one formula to mix all vocals effectively, and there are many approaches to conceptualizing a vocal treatment. In truth, we know that all songs, vocals, captures, and performances are different. I have developed an approach - sort of a formula to create a formula. I mix a new rap vocal four or five times a week - much more if you count different rappers on the same song.
If I had to pick the most frequent question I get asked on a regular basis it would have to be “how do I mix rap vocals?” Or some variation thereof.
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