RECORDING LOG:

Artist: Asher Roth
Producer: Unknown
Engineer: Nick Breton

RECAP:

After a long day at NAMM I found myself really wanting to go back to the studio. This place is my second home (or even my first home because I spend so much time here). Asher hit me up for a last minute session so he could knock out a feature for Trinidad James and it was the perfect end to my night. After being at NAMM with Dominic and demoing a lot of new gear I was very excited to get back in the studio and do some work.

I hadn’t seen Asher in 2016 so when he got in we spent about an hour hanging out and catching up. We talked about what we’d both been working on then we got into music and what we’d both been listening to. I stressed the importance of listening to the Leon Bridges album, especially the song River. I also highly recommended the new Anderson Paak album “Malibu” because they’re my favorite two albums to listen to this month.

Once we listened to a few songs Asher sent the instrumental we were recording to, I prepped the session and set him up on the mic.. The rest is just watching him do what he does best. We got the levels quickly, got right to recording and as you can see in the picture this is Asher in his natural habitat as comfortable as can be rapping his verse. His style comes off effortlessly but in such a way that you can tell he’s very skilled and practiced with what he’s doing. Working with him is often very easy because he’s efficient, he knows what he’s after when he gets in the booth and we just work until we get the take that feels right to both of us. When a take feels right, typically that means if it’s a one take verse (almost always with Asher).. That the vibe is good, the annunciation of all words are clear, the timing is good enough (you can always nit pick) and the levels are consistent. That’s my main checklist with a client I’ve been working with for years,  I always want recordings to feel real.

ASHER ROTH PROFILE:

Writer, Rapper, Singer from Philadelphia. Most famously known for hit single “I Love College”, affiliated with acts like Chuck Inglish, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dog, DJ Drama, DJ Don Cannon, Pete Rock, Notz and many others.

GEAR:

Manley Cardioid Reference Microphone
Purple Audio Sweet 10 500 Series Rack
Great River MP500NV Pre Amp
Dangerous Music BAX EQ
Purple Audio MC77 Compressor
Manley Vari-Mu
BURL B2
Lynx Aurora 16
Dangerous D Box
Pro Tools HD3 PCIe
Pelonis Model 42s
Focal SM9s

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 Hudson, Walk The Moon, Martin Garrix and hundreds of other musicians. This studio has become a landmark icon in Los Angeles and the music community worldwide.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Asher Roth Recording Session at Truth Studios Recording Studio Los Angeles with Engineer Nick Breton.