MixWithTheMasters Alissia producing ‘3’s Company’ by DRAM TUTORIAL
Take a trip with Alissia, the New York-based producer taking the world by storm. In this series, the Grammy-nominated musician takes us inside the production of ‘3’s Company’ by DRAM – a sensual neo-soul ballad that fuses elements of funk, soul and contemporary hip-hop into a bold new sound.
Alissia kicks off with an overview of the artist-producer relationship, describing how she established an inspiring atmosphere during her sessions with DRAM. She then proceeds to rebuild the song track-by-track in Logic Pro, demonstrating how it evolved from a live studio jam into a fully structured production. Her creative process is broken down to its core fundamentals as she explores her approach to instrument selection, signal processing, musical arrangement and performance.
The series wraps up with a philosophical conversation around improvisation and musical instincts. Alissia shares advice on how to make decisions and avoid overthinking in the studio. It’s a valuable lesson that will inspire you to try new things and explore new creative territory.
