This is why artists need to learn about engineering to some degree. You need to have control of what you sound like. If you don't know whatchu want then you can't expect an engineer to.
Idk if you'll ever read this comment but do you have some suggestions on how I can educate myself? I'm in that situation currently I can hear how I want to sound but don't know how to communicate that.
@@nathanchestand2048 TH-cam is your best friend. Research and watch as many videos as you can on different recording, production, and mixing techniques/ advice.
Faylsafe Jaxson The one thing I always tell artists is to experiment by writing and recording verses you have no intention making an official release. If you treat it more like practice and experimentation you’ll take the pressure off of it having to be “right” and the result will be you simply learning more about your voice.
This is dope. Bear in mind that it's more than just the way his vocals are mixed. It starts at the recording process. Kendrick is one of the best in the game when it comes to manipulating his voice to achieve different effects and create different feels. He has so many "different voices". His delivery is really immaculate in that sense
As a wannabe rapper, this video is insanely awesome and helpful. So many ideas and paths have opened thanks to this video. You deserve more recognition.
kendricks music is out of this world and i always come back listening to his albums. timeless artist. i know for a fact i will listen to his music in 2069
I think how they achieve the pitching effect is by shifting formants, since just by pitching it down makes the voice sound muffled or pitching it up makes it sound chipmunk-y. Awesome content btw.
Forreal. One of the reasons it stands out is absolutely just as much due to the mixing as the effects used. They are just meticulously applied. The key separating factor is how tediously everything is brought together between recording, effects and mixing. Kendrick is also a master of manipulating his voice on his own, and has been since the beginning.
Great visuals, nice and clean. Maybe work on redrafting your script one more time to really trim it down, I noticed some repetition. Otherwise really promising work, subscribed
Wow, truly great content. You remind me of What I've Learned only for music production. Keep up the great work, you definitely deserve more recognition!
Layering vocals isn't knew but I seriously love the way Kendrick does it. Making the layers sound different. Love someone who pays attention to the craft and tries to make a masterpiece verses just another song
Thanks for the video. Interesting topic you've touched on. I think something missing from this is Kendrick's known influences that likely contributed to his creative approach. The lower pitched voice of authority (among other things) Kendrick uses in his skits on Section 8.0 are definitely a shout to Tupac's use of the same technique on several songs including Soulja's Story, Souljah's Revenge and, most notably, the interlude on Where Do We Go From Here. The higher pitched voice of reason on Swimming Pools was likely picked from the Outkast movie Idlewild - Big Boi's rooster. Also, when you mentioned the vocal doubling, I was hoping you'd speak of one of the most memorable uses of that effect - Bizzy Bone's verse in Notorious Thugs. Vocal doubling had been a common technique in rap from way back (can't think of a Pac verse without it) but it was strongly felt with Bone Thugs probably because they rap so fast it's difficult to perfectly align them like Em does. Btw, Em goes to great lengths to ensure the vocals are a near perfect match. Great content nonetheless👌 Thanks for the work.
I was waiting for the day someone would make a video about this subject (TBH didn't expect such an articulate and we'll researched video with top notch graphics). I knew I wasn't the only one who noticed these things about Kendrick and Ali's production. This ana great video. Subscribed for life!
Im surprised you didn’t mention the cult classic “Cartoons & Cereal” which gave me the most goosebumps when I first heard the hook. Made it seem twisted and demented; the influence of an adult world pouring into the innocent child’s life.
Great video. The only thing I would add is that many of the songs shown here, he had quite a budget for given his label backing. Anything before Good Kid Maad City I could see them have limited resources but that album the production and mixing quality is fire! It must have cost a fortune.
2:42 into my first viewing of your content and I’ve already subscribed. Excellent analytics, presentation, edit and depth. Fantastic work brother, looking forward to watching more of your channel today.
holy shit I've noticed it in songs but never consciously. Like I registered the difference but never noticed it was playing a set of vocal instead of just one
This is why artists need to learn about engineering to some degree. You need to have control of what you sound like. If you don't know whatchu want then you can't expect an engineer to.
Great comment
Idk if you'll ever read this comment but do you have some suggestions on how I can educate myself? I'm in that situation currently I can hear how I want to sound but don't know how to communicate that.
@@nathanchestand2048 TH-cam is your best friend. Research and watch as many videos as you can on different recording, production, and mixing techniques/ advice.
Faylsafe Jaxson The one thing I always tell artists is to experiment by writing and recording verses you have no intention making an official release. If you treat it more like practice and experimentation you’ll take the pressure off of it having to be “right” and the result will be you simply learning more about your voice.
This is fax
Really great stuff, looking forward to see what you do as your channel grows!
oh shit thanks, your videos are pretty much the only thing I have to go off of.
I am a really big fan of both these channels... How can I get in contact w/ y’all to maybe do something interesting
poly gang
Wow we got polyphonic in that house?
W prediction
wish he would do more of his agressive voice like on blacker the berry
Yeah but its rarity makes it stand out, so when he does get like that you know hes got sum shit to say
@@rileymagee4645 doesn't he go pretty hard on DNA?
@@chrysalis567 sure but not with that tone
He does this on Holy Key too
That is one of my all time favorite songs to this day. He used all the exact right elements to convey the emotion behind the song.
This is dope. Bear in mind that it's more than just the way his vocals are mixed. It starts at the recording process. Kendrick is one of the best in the game when it comes to manipulating his voice to achieve different effects and create different feels. He has so many "different voices". His delivery is really immaculate in that sense
Vocal effects are such a huge part of what makes Travis Scott so popular as well. Maybe more than any other artist I can think of.
I needed this, been studying this guy for a while.
As a wannabe rapper, this video is insanely awesome and helpful. So many ideas and paths have opened thanks to this video. You deserve more recognition.
kendricks music is out of this world and i always come back listening to his albums. timeless artist. i know for a fact i will listen to his music in 2069
"A lot of artists these days focus on their lyrics, or their songwriting"
Lmfao, if you know you know.
ghost writing?
@@Whit3Eyes nah most rappers these days just freestyle their shit cause they're too lazy
@@Whit3Eyes 😂
@@liyelathimakalima not me, im puttin in that hard work, gotta struggle and hustle
@@cheeseballer_ Same here, that's wassup
Vocal stacking makes me sound like a better artist
When I saw your content, and I thought you had 100,000 subscribers. That's how good it is, this is a good video
hope you think it gets even you
This channel deserves more subscribers, the research and editing is too proper, the visuals and the audio goes well together
Bro I need that new Kendrick album NOW!! I’ve been waiting since his “DAMN” release.
#Metoo
Who else was vibing to the music and finding it hard to concentrate?
Me
Appreciate this a whole a lot, thank you.
J.cole does this too using effects but his is in a different way..that why they always standout
Your editing makes this video more, understanding to say the least. Great vid
This video deserves way more attention. Great job! Keep it up! I subscribed :D
you should do a brock hampton vocal effects
Ya they like to do a lot of pitching with almost no reverb. it's definitely interesting
Such a great video! Working on my own music and vocals & Kendrick is one of my favorites.
The quality of this video is absolutely mindblowing gj man
Your content is crazy nice! I like that you actually show examples
I like your ability to teach critical listening with ear training.. Well done.
never noticed how many recording habits and mixing styles i picked up from Kendrick just by growing up listening to him
Didn’t know about doubling, this is a dope video
I think how they achieve the pitching effect is by shifting formants, since just by pitching it down makes the voice sound muffled or pitching it up makes it sound chipmunk-y.
Awesome content btw.
Not true look at alterboy
Michael White That’s a dormant shifter.
@@apollospyrol7168 Alterboy can transpose formants and pitch itself.
This channel is sure to grow ..
Had to rewatch this that’s how well of a job you did brother. Thank you 👌🏼
These are all basic techniques that a lot of established producers/rappers use. Layering vocals, pitching up/down, and panning.
lol true
Forreal. One of the reasons it stands out is absolutely just as much due to the mixing as the effects used. They are just meticulously applied. The key separating factor is how tediously everything is brought together between recording, effects and mixing. Kendrick is also a master of manipulating his voice on his own, and has been since the beginning.
Exactly
yeah but they bump
Tim Burge wut
Sharing them secrets!! man, great video man. ALI and Kendrick is unstoppable.
Amazing video , really want more of these & producer videos. 💯🔥
Fantastic video, thank you
This just came on my recommended and I love your content already =)
Subscribed for more!
Great video. Loved the breakdown of the different technique's Ali uses.
This video is seriously very informative bru please make more
Great visuals, nice and clean. Maybe work on redrafting your script one more time to really trim it down, I noticed some repetition. Otherwise really promising work, subscribed
I've been trying to do that. Its hard, especially in speech, to know the difference between repetition and emphasis
u deserve more subs dude, amazing quality
You're so underrated I was surprised to see so low sub count. Hope to see you grow!
Wow, truly great content. You remind me of What I've Learned only for music production. Keep up the great work, you definitely deserve more recognition!
Layering vocals isn't knew but I seriously love the way Kendrick does it. Making the layers sound different. Love someone who pays attention to the craft and tries to make a masterpiece verses just another song
Thanks for the video. Interesting topic you've touched on. I think something missing from this is Kendrick's known influences that likely contributed to his creative approach.
The lower pitched voice of authority (among other things) Kendrick uses in his skits on Section 8.0 are definitely a shout to Tupac's use of the same technique on several songs including Soulja's Story, Souljah's Revenge and, most notably, the interlude on Where Do We Go From Here.
The higher pitched voice of reason on Swimming Pools was likely picked from the Outkast movie Idlewild - Big Boi's rooster.
Also, when you mentioned the vocal doubling, I was hoping you'd speak of one of the most memorable uses of that effect - Bizzy Bone's verse in Notorious Thugs. Vocal doubling had been a common technique in rap from way back (can't think of a Pac verse without it) but it was strongly felt with Bone Thugs probably because they rap so fast it's difficult to perfectly align them like Em does. Btw, Em goes to great lengths to ensure the vocals are a near perfect match.
Great content nonetheless👌 Thanks for the work.
good video, glad it popped up in my recommended
I love this, thank you
Love the pitch shifts in verse 1 of PRIDE. Makes the song even more haunting!
A vid on earl sweatshirts mixing would be awesome
Thankless Love yo we need this right now
YESSS
Just dont mix it lol
Great channel man, the content is so thorough and well structured
would love to know what vocal effects were used in the chorus of Kenny's song Untitled 08
All I hear is doubling low parts with high parts and just a lot of different voices...
Waves Doubler...MicroPitch Shift with a bunch of layers.
This was amazing I only have FL studio trial version
I was waiting for the day someone would make a video about this subject (TBH didn't expect such an articulate and we'll researched video with top notch graphics). I knew I wasn't the only one who noticed these things about Kendrick and Ali's production. This ana great video. Subscribed for life!
Amazing man really explored new ways to me
Amazing well done video brother thanks!!!
yo thanks u helped me a lot we want more of this
This made me listen to Kendrick. Great vid bro so underrated.
Mannn this was dope dude mad props to what you’re doing
Dope video. Keep working this channels gonna blow up one day!
Great video, underrated channel, so well done and edited
thank you brother! great analysis
This was recommended and I'm glad I clicked it. Dope work man!
Bro this video is amazing, so much work I love the layout and everything!!
amazing work man love this keep it up
"Try to create something that it sounds good"
Thanks for the advice
Underrated channel. Deserves more views bro
Im surprised you didn’t mention the cult classic “Cartoons & Cereal” which gave me the most goosebumps when I first heard the hook. Made it seem twisted and demented; the influence of an adult world pouring into the innocent child’s life.
AGREED. That song is pure gold. Never watch the visual on an acid trip tho...😭
Goddamn the production of this video is really high quality
This is amazing content🥶
u deserve my like and follow ...
i actually subscribled the moment i saw the title
Great video. The only thing I would add is that many of the songs shown here, he had quite a budget for given his label backing. Anything before Good Kid Maad City I could see them have limited resources but that album the production and mixing quality is fire! It must have cost a fortune.
This is beautiful
Wait, is this the same Ali that was thirsty on Twitter?
I already knew this stuff but I like seeing other people acknowledge greatness
You deserve way more subscribers
Man, thank you for this video. Great🔥
This channel is fucking amazing!!! Your content is so inspiring for the peeps who make video analysis of any kind. I am already inspired.
Thanks, its why I do it
All your shihh is fire .....luv ur channel fr fr
You should make one too
this video was truly amazing. love ur work
Love this channel! Just discovered it.
One of the simplest but most effective effects in my opinion would be the fade out in the second verse of Sing About Me.
Subbed. I like your straight forward approach. Good info.
2:42 into my first viewing of your content and I’ve already subscribed. Excellent analytics, presentation, edit and depth. Fantastic work brother, looking forward to watching more of your channel today.
This is boss, keep doing this.
It's criminal that this video only has 5k views, this is bullshit, good videos like this need millions man
This is a really good explanation keep it up!
I mean none of this shit is new or profound but Kendrick (& Ali of course, shoutout to my guy) definitely have their way with it.
another dope video, keep on doing what you're doing
thanks
Keep doing what you do !!
amazing video man thanks for this
I learned some cool things, thanks
Great content man, keep doing the good work . Some good people do do in the future could be Sza, Solange , Smino, Frank Ocean and more .
Good stuff!
im sorry u dont have more subs. Im here as a mixer , artist, and a fan. thank u
bro keep posting this content. just subbed cause you provide so much value
This is a great video!
Love this ❤️ reminds me of my favorite podcast twenty thousand hertz
the way kodak raps is so mumbly it all sounds like one take
great video explained shit really well
Amazing edits and visuals
That's a whole Lotta vocalign
Amazing videos, Looking forward to how this channel grows
holy shit I've noticed it in songs but never consciously. Like I registered the difference but never noticed it was playing a set of vocal instead of just one
hey this is good stuff. Thank you for your work