RECORDING LOG:

Artist: Rejjie Snow, J Ivy
Producer: Cam O’bi
Engineer: Nick Breton

RECAP:

Our final day ! Well, not really but the last of the first 15 Rejjie booked. We decided to add some extra dates next week since we still have more work to do.. But today was one of the best sessions we’ve had working on this album. I spoke to my friend J Ivy early this week since we discussed how we wanted a spoken word poem on one of the songs. When J got to the studio Cam and Rejjie explained the concept for the song tentatively called “White Girl”. J made some notes then told us a story about how he ended up getting on the song Never Hold Me Down by Kanye West from Late Registration. Insane story, very amazing and inspiring.. Then he went on to tell us how he gave John Stevens his stage name John Legend because he was calling him John The Legend and Kanye said that was his new name.. Insane stories from some of our favorite musicians that we grew up loving.

J Recorded his poem in one take, he absolutely fucking killed it. It’s so visual, touching on every part of what Cam and Rejjie had described.. It could not have been more perfect.

We worked on 2 other songs, Cam added some vocals for hooks and adlibs while Rejjie added new verses. At the end of the session I pulled up all the reference songs and made an organized list for what we’d accomplished and what needed to happen to get across the finish line.

I know I’ve been writing these posts but I feel like I did a pretty poor job documenting making the album.. It’s been a truly great series of sessions. Cam is a fucking genius and Rejjie has great spirit and an awesome vocal tone. It’s been such a treat.

REJJIE SNOW PROFILE:

Writer, rapper from Ireland, currently living in the UK.

CAM O’BI PROFILE:

Writer, Producer, Singer, Musician from Las Vegas most famously known for working with Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, J Cole, Big Sean and many others. Currently living in Los Angeles working on debut solo album as an artist and producer.

GEAR:

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

TRUTH STUDIOS RECORDING STUDIO 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:

Rejjie Snow, Cam O’bi, J Ivy Recording Session 13 at Truth Studios Los Angeles with Engineer Nick Breton. Rejjie Snow studio session recording and working on new music.