How to Mix Rap Vocals - Leslie Brathwaite

Dive into a 24-minute video tutorial featuring Grammy-winning mixer Leslie Brathwaite as he reveals his processing techniques for creating exceptional hip-hop vocals. Explore the mixing session of Lil Uzi Vert & Pharrell Williams' "Neon Guts" and learn valuable tips on various aspects of vocal production. Discover creative approaches to pitch correction, de-essing, EQ, and compression. Master the art of enhancing and shaping vocals, gelling different vocal leads together, and achieving an in-your-face classic compression sound. Learn how to tone down top-end harshness, apply light compression for taming vocals, and effectively mix ad-libs and overdubs. Gain insights on incorporating filtered delay effects to elevate your mixes. Throughout the tutorial, observe the application of industry-standard plugins used by Leslie Brathwaite to achieve professional-quality results in hip-hop vocal mixing.

Get Creative with Pitch Correction
DeEssing
EQ & Compression
Enhance & Shape
Gel Different Vocal Leads Together
In-Your-Face Classic Compression
Tone Top-End Harshness
Tame with Light Compression
Ad-Libs & Overdubs
Filtered Delay FX