01. Song Origins, Production Session, Aesthetic, Adding "Dirt", Sampling and Beatmaking

📁 MixWithTheMasters Rodney Jerkins Producing &Place&by H.E.R. 🎬 01. Song Origins, Production Session, Aesthetic, Adding "Dirt", Sampling and Beatmaking ✅ COURSE OVERVIEW We&excited to deliver our debut series with Rodney Jerkins! Also known by his stage name &urban music producer extraordinaire garnered two Grammy nominations for featured record of this series – &Place&by H.E.R. Join Rodney at his Calabasas home studio for walkthrough of how soulful and gritty record was created. He recounts origins of song and how artist wanted dirtier aesthetic to her acoustic guitar-based piece. Jerkins reveals how he infused hip-hop and soul elements by sampling beats from vinyl, adding crackle, 909 kick, Rhodes, Wurlitzer and more. He shares his approach on how to enhance song&storytelling, elaborates on structure and arrangement, and examines vocal parts. Furthermore, he explains how his production style has evolved and refers to his communication with artist and mixer. 💬 Playlist: | | #MixWithTheMasters