Jack Harlow "Churchill Downs Featuring Drake"

In this Inside The Mix, Grammy Award-winning engineer Leslie Brathwaite opens his Pro Tools session to break down the mix of Churchill Downs by Jack Harlow featuring Drake. With only a vocal from each artist, a sample, a few instruments, and minimal effects, Leslie explains how simplicity in the session requires greater attention to detail, because every element needs to sound just right.He walks through his entire process, from the initial listen to the final print, showing how he approached Jack Harlow’s vocal first, knowing how Jack likes to sound, and then adjusted Drake’s vocal to complement it while preserving its character.Leslie also shares insights on:
Managing frequency build-up in exposed mixes
Mixing with the artist’s intent in mind
Widening the sample to create space and movement
Making the song sound great at loud volumes
Knowing when the mix is finished