Thanks for joining us on the newest episode of This Life We Chose! I'm happy to present a discussion with Hip Hop artist, @Amiirwith2eyes. During this interview we cover stories such as how catching a Lil Wayne show helped to fuel Amiir's artistic ambitions. In addition to that, we talk about his independent mindset. And of course we talk about Amiir's music, including his Mama Named Me Prince EP. Amiir has been hard at work in the entertainment industry to help ensure that he'll always be known as a somebody. I had a great time sitting down with this dedicated creator. May the good times continue as you listen in. Listen to Amiir Hasan - "Broke Rap" on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/broke-rap-single/1757103446 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1krShVbFRMUwlen3spvEnt?si=621c75981f644886 https://thislifewechose.com/ Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Music Intro ("A Somebody") 00:10 Interview Intro 01:31 Lil Wayne as an Inspiration 04:51 Amiir's Independent Mindset 07:51 Delegating as a Creator 09:17 Returning to Music 12:05 Life Informs the Art 12:39 Mama Named Me Prince 14:52 "Broke Rap" 15:47 Current Fav EP Song, and Denzel Theme 19:44 Where to Find Amiir 20:28 Interview Outro 21:18 Music Outro ("A Denzel Movie")

Mics, monitors, and audio interfaces are great... But another thing that's important for creators is having an organized, efficient, comfortable workspace. Plus you need something to put a lot of the gear you use on. This is where the RAB Audio ProRak LS840 Studio Workstation comes in. I've had this studio desk for a year, and I've used it in 2 different locations. I'm consistently in front of the LS840, and I always look forward to my next time sitting down to get to work with it in my space. With that said, in my opinion this desk is worth a look if you're on the market for a studio desk. Where I got my LS840 and options... Desk - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProRakLS840A--rab-audio-pro-rak-ls840-studio-workstation-almond-trim Studio Monitor Upgrade Kit - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRLS840DA--rab-audio-prorak-ls840-studio-monitor-upgrade-kit-almond-trim Blank Rack Panel (x2) - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RPB4000--on-stage-stands-rpb4000-4u-blank-rack-panel Rack Screws - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HPS--middle-atlantic-products-hps-rack-screws-25-pack https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Packaging, Ease of Build 02:24 Setup Tour 05:09 Color Options 06:03 Stability 07:21 Cable Management System 08:13 Summary, Outro 09:38 Specs

It's time for an interview with artist and producer, Reid Williams! Reid has been working overtime during the past year or so to elevate his game and standing as a creator and professional. He has released some awesome songs and seized multiple opportunities along the way, so the hard work is beginning to pay off. With this discussion, we cover how Reid got into music as a fan and then artist. Additionally we speak about the investments that he has made in his craft, his recent single "Darlin'" and his newest single "Bye Bye", his appreciation for motorcycles, and more! We had fun putting this interview together. We hope you'll have fun tuning in! Listen to Reid Williams - "Bye Bye" on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bye-bye-single/1742511016 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7HwFYCHUBJLaUEQ1BBtjJo?si=0d16f508a28e42f8 thislifewechose.com Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 Music Intro ("Bye Bye") 00:30 Interview Intro 01:03 Musical Beginnings 02:26 Reasons Behind Educational Investment 04:34 Educational Takeaways 05:43 Appreciation for Motorcycles 09:42 Story Behind "Darlin'" 12:08 Newest Single, "Bye Bye" 15:07 Where to Find Reid 16:31 Interview Outro 16:57 Music Outro ("Darlin'")

The latest TLWC interview features Hip Hop Artist and Audio Engineer, Alante (@BlackEminence1997). Notably, he blesses the show with our 1st in-studio performance, and he delivers! Aside from that we delve into aspects of his story including how family dynamics play a role in his musical journey. We also talk about how Alante developed and got to where he is now, his latest single "HAHA", plus other subjects. Alante's discipline, professionalism and work ethic are all admirable... In addition to his high-level artistry. We hope you'll enjoy the interview! Listen to Alante - HAHA on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/haha-single/1720939743 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1q4ivlMHRlXOnWbAcAlNOY?si=d2f6c34b876e401d thislifewechose.com Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 00:00 "For Tha Coloured" Performance 03:00 Interview Intro 04:03 Family and Music 07:13 Development Process 09:47 Story Behind "The Dog Man" 11:50 Details About Single, "HAHA" 13:36 Current Plans for This Year 14:44 From Student to Teacher 18:00 Where to Find Alante 19:26 Interview Outro 20:07 "Midas" Performance

Introducing a segment called "Shuffled Liked Songs". For this segment I will shuffle through my liked/saved songs and give a summary of my thoughts and opinions on the song that pops up in shuffle mode. 1st up is Ella Mai with a great assist from Latto on "Didn't Say". On the song Ella and Latto voice their frustrations with relationships and romantic situations that don't quite live up to expectations. Due to a lack of communication and effort in regards to making them feel valued, these 2 are ready to fall back and move on to better things. A beautiful blend of R&B and Hip Hop that I will be more than happy to listen to time and time again. Listen to Ella Mai feat. Latto - Didn't Say on... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/didnt-say-feat-latto/1616728060?i=1616728066 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1XYlc4sA6LaCEqEtG2VfYf?si=7cf3ff8fe2064e2a thislifewechose.com Listen to This Life We Chose on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-life-we-chose/id1732884366 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q10OjbfTLSlcRfKXhONX0 Or search "This Life We Chose" on all other popular podcast listening platforms. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:15 Thoughts on Ella Mai 0:59 Thoughts on Song 3:29 Outro

Guitar playthrough of "Excess Baggage" by Staind, off of their Dysfunction album.

Voice recording is 1 thing that pretty much any content creator will do in some form or fashion. Whether it be recording as a music vocalist, podcasting, or doing a voice-over... We need to know how to create solid voice recordings. In this tutorial, we walk through the software side of setting up the Audient iD44 in conjunction with Pro Tools for recording your voice. This includes steps like creating a Pro Tools session, checking/verifying your session settings, monitoring through the Audient iD software, and of course doing a voice recording. https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Session Creation 2:13 Pre-Fader Metering 3:27 Playback Engine, Buffer Size 4:51 I/O Setup 6:45 Session Settings 7:07 Create Tracks, Disk Allocation 9:17 Tracks Recording Setup 11:11 Record Arming 11:53 Monitoring Levels 13:15 Recording 14:31 Playback of Recording 16:02 Outro

In this review, we tackle a broadcast legend. For years, the Electro-Voice RE20 has been one of the most popular mics for applications such as radio, and podcasting. Given its ability to capture commanding speech/vocals, its instantly recognizable (and professional) appearance, and its tough-as-nails build quality... I think it's safe to say that the RE20 is here to stay. Where I got my RE20... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RE20--electro-voice-re20-broadcast-microphone-with-variable-d https://www.ninesixindie.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 The Basics 2:30 Demo 4:43 Appearance 7:09 In Use 11:54 Conclusion 12:37 Outro/Specs