RECORDING LOG: VIC MENSA RECORDING SESSION

Artist: Vic Mensa, Mickey Shiloh
Producer: Papi Beatz
Engineer: Papi Beatz

RECAP:

Last minute session with Vic Mensa, Mickey Shiloh, and Papi Beatz ! Just after finishing dinner Cody (Vic’s Manager) called me saying the guys were in need of a room for the night. I ended up staying since I haven’t seen Vic for a few months and wanted to catch up with him. I was just talking about him as a part of the small list of rappers I even care to listen to at this point and was saying how last time we met I was surprised at the lyrical direction he decided to go in. As I mentioned it’s been a few months since our last session and our mutual friends kept me in the loop that Vic had gone into full court press mode making new music. I had no idea if he’d abandon the conscious intelligent lyrics for more simple and catchy commercial songs but it was in fact the complete opposite. I was as surprised as I was before when he pressed play on the new EP he’s putting together.. I’m very proud of him for what it’s worth, I believe he’s creating some great visual stories and I’ve always thought that was a strong suit for him.

Anyway.. About the session ! The guys just purchased a Juno which we immediately set up upon arrival. Vic played us the first three songs from the EP and wanted Mickey to record on the third so we got them all prepped and set up. Papi Beatz ran the session and I hung with them and shot some pictures while they worked. Love her voice, she was awesome and I’m glad we met! The rest of the night Vic and Papi Beatz messed around with the Juno and added some new synth parts.

Very awesome surprise last minute session, always great catching up with another one of my favorite artists. Feeling spoiled to be involved with every rap project I actually like with the few artists I still believe in.. 2016 has been so beautiful.

VIC MENSA PROFILE:

Vic Mensa is a rapper, singer and producer from Chicago. Originally part of the group Kids These Days before splitting off to do a solo career as Vic Mensa. He made a major splash with his first mixtape Innanetape and went on to tour with acts like J Cole, Disclosure and most recently collaborated with Kanye West on his current single U Mad. Prior to that he was featured on Kanye West’s last release titled Wolves featuring Sia and Vic Mensa. He’s affiliated with Save Money crew from Chicago as well as Chance The Rapper and the Social Experiment.

GEAR:

1979 Fender Rhodes Mark 1 MK1
Manley Cardioid Reference Microphone
Purple Audio Sweet 10 500 Series Rack
Great River MP500NV Pre Amp
Avalon U5
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:

Vic Mensa Recording Session at Truth Studios Los Angeles with Papi Beatz. Vic Mensa working on his new EP.