Mixing Rap Vocals: Essential Tips for High-Energy Hip-Hop Tracks

Nov 07, 2024 | 14,095 Views

Looking to get more energy out of your rap vocals? In Hip-hop, a single vocal track carries a lot of weight, but sometimes not enough to make a real impact in the mix. The secret to crafting punchy, standout vocals that truly make an impression can be found in stacking vocals. In this video, Atlanta-based Hip-hop artist and engineer RENEGADE EL REY breaks down his song “Ok Ok” showing you how he goes about producing and mixing vocal stacks with presence and impact using EQ, compression, and reverb.

Video Chapters:

0:00: Introduction
0:47: The basics of stacked vocals
3:08: How to manage stacked vocal groups in a session
3:45: Mixing presence into stacked vocals with EQ and compression
6:07: Making space with reverb

Watch RENEGADE EL REY’s previous video Producing Rap Vocals: 4 Beginner Tips

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