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Joey Badass Recording Session and Show

RECORDING LOG:

Artist: Joey Badass
Recording Engineer: Nick Breton

RECAP:

Last minute session booked, I was literally at the gym when Joey arrived at the studio looking to work before his sound check. We got in for about two hours before he had to take off, just long enough for him to write a hook and verse for us to record. At first I was just like “Meh, cool…” but the more I listened to what I was saying the more I was taken back by what the concept of the song was. At first take it came off a bit braggadocios but then when I heard it in full I was really impressed.. As I always am when I get a chance to create music with Joey.

A few hours later I shot over to the Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles to see him perform. In the years I’ve known him this was the first time I was able to see him  perform in LA. I already knew  it would be good but I was impressed that he kept the energy so high in the room for over an hour as he ran through at least 2o songs. I bounced all over the venue shooting but eventually found myself front row center in the photo pit which lead to this shot.

Today was beautiful, I’m very thankful.

GEAR:

Manley Cardioid Reference Microphone
Purple Audio Sweet 10 500 Series Rack
Great River MP500NV Pre Amp
Purple Audio MC77 Compressor
Lynx Aurora 16
Dangerous D Box
Pro Tools HD3 PCIe
Pelonis Model 42s
Focal SM9s

JOEY BADASS PROFILE:

Writer, rapper from Brooklyn, NY.

TRUTH STUDIOS PROFILE:

Truth Studios is a boutique recording studio located in the Fairfax district of Hollywood, Los Angeles California. We are across the street from the famous CBS Television City studios and down the street from The Grove. Truth Studios started in the bedroom of owner Nick Breton’s apartment making music with local Los Angeles buzzing artists. We have since grown into a small commercial facility where the studio currently stands. Offering studio rental, recording, mixing and mastering to independent and major label clients from every corner of the globe. Our culture has developed to include several of the industries top characters. Truth Studios is affiliated with acts such as Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Dom Kennedy, Asher Roth, Chuck Inglish, Freddie Gibbs, Alina Baraz, Ady Suleiman, Anatii, Joey Bada$$, Boi 1da, Macy Gray, Mr HudsonWalk The MoonMartin Garrix and hundreds of other musicians. This studio has become a landmark icon in Los Angeles and the music community worldwide.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Joey Badass Recording Session at Truth Studios Los Angeles with Engineer Nick Breton and Tour Show at the Belasco Theater on his World Domination Tour.