I will mix and master your rap vocals over a beat for a radio-ready sound
About this gig
I will mix and master your rap vocals over a beat for a radio-ready sound — clean, punchy, loud, and competitive with the records you actually listen to.
Send me your dry vocal stems and your instrumental, and I'll deliver a finished, balanced mix that sits your voice perfectly in the pocket. Whether you tracked in a home booth or a studio, I treat every record like it's headed for streaming, the club, and the radio. The goal is simple: your bars up front, the beat hitting hard underneath, and a polished master that holds up next to your favorite artists.
What you get
- A full mix of your rap vocals over your supplied beat: lead vocal balanced, EQ'd, compressed, de-essed, and seated in the instrumental so every word is intelligible.
- All ad-libs, doubles, harmonies, and backing vocals processed, panned, and arranged to support the lead without crowding it.
- Pitch correction (transparent or hard-tuned — your call) on melodic hooks and sung sections, applied tastefully so it doesn't sound robotic unless you want that effect.
- Timing and alignment so doubles and stacks lock tightly to the lead and the beat.
- Cleanup of mouth clicks, breaths, plosives, room rumble, and obvious background noise from home recordings.
- Effects and movement: reverb, delays, throws, filters, and automation to add depth and energy at the right moments.
- A loud, competitive master delivered at commercial streaming loudness, with controlled low end and clean high frequencies — ready for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and DSP distribution.
- Final files exported as high-quality WAV (24-bit) plus a 320 kbps MP3 for quick reference and sharing.
- A clean instrumental/TV mix (vocals removed) on request, useful for live shows and performances.
Plans
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal tracks included | Up to 4 stems | Up to 12 stems | Unlimited stems |
| Mix (EQ, compression, de-ess, balance) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pitch correction | Light | Full | Full + creative tuning |
| Ad-libs & vocal stacking | Basic | Advanced | Advanced + arrangement |
| Mastering | Yes | Yes | Yes + reference matching |
| Noise & breath cleanup | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vocal-up / vocal-down alt mixes | — | Included | Included |
| Clean (radio) edit | — | On request | Included |
| Revisions | 2 | 4 | Unlimited |
| Delivery format | WAV + MP3 | WAV + MP3 | WAV + MP3 + stems |
How it works
- You send your files. Upload your dry, unprocessed vocal stems (no effects baked in) and the instrumental — ideally the same WAV or high-quality MP3 you recorded over. Keep the original tempo and key.
- Tell me the vibe. Share one or two reference tracks that capture the sound you're chasing, plus any notes on whether you want the vocals loud and in-your-face or smoother and blended.
- I prep and edit. I import everything, line up your session, clean the takes, tune where needed, and arrange ad-libs and doubles.
- I mix. I carve out space for your voice, set levels, add character with EQ and compression, and bring in effects and automation so the record moves.
- I master. I glue the mix together, push it to competitive loudness, and check it on multiple systems — headphones, monitors, phone, and car-style playback.
- You review. I send the finished mix and master. You give feedback, and I revise according to your plan until it's right.
- You get the final files. Approved WAVs and MP3s delivered, plus any alternate mixes or stems your plan includes.
Why choose this
I specialize in rap and hip-hop vocals, so I understand the genre's demands: the lead has to cut, the low end has to knock without muddying the voice, and the master needs to be loud enough to compete without sounding crushed or distorted. I don't apply a generic preset and call it done — I mix to the song. Home-recorded vocals are welcome; cleaning up imperfect takes and making them sound professional is a core part of what I do. You'll get clear communication, honest turnaround, and revisions so the final product genuinely reflects your vision instead of mine.
Who it's for / use cases
- Independent rappers and hip-hop artists releasing singles, mixtapes, or albums.
- Home-studio recording artists who have great bars but need a professional polish.
- Trap, drill, boom-bap, melodic rap, and R&B-influenced vocalists.
- Artists prepping a track for streaming distribution, music video, or playlist pitching.
- Performers who need a clean radio edit and an instrumental for live shows.
- Anyone who recorded over a leased or licensed beat and wants the vocals to sound like a finished record.
FAQ
Q: What files do I need to send? Send your dry vocal stems exported individually (lead, doubles, ad-libs, etc.) with no reverb, autotune, or effects already printed, plus the instrumental as a separate WAV or high-quality file. Keeping effects off the stems gives me full control over the final sound.
Q: My vocals were recorded at home on a budget mic — can you still make them sound good? Yes. A large share of the records I work on are home-recorded. I clean up noise, breaths, and room tone, then mix and master so the result sounds polished and professional.
Q: Do you do autotune or pitch correction? Yes. I can apply transparent correction that you'd never notice, or a stylized hard-tuned effect for melodic hooks. Just tell me which sound you want and reference a track if you have one.
Q: Will my song be radio and streaming ready? The master is delivered at competitive commercial loudness with controlled dynamics and clean frequency balance, ready for streaming platforms and broadcast. I can also provide a clean (profanity-edited) radio version on request.
Q: Can you provide a clean edit for radio or live performance? Yes. I can mute or edit explicit language and deliver a clean version, plus an instrumental/TV mix with the vocals removed so you can perform live.
Q: How many revisions do I get? It depends on your plan — Basic includes two, Standard four, and Premium unlimited revisions. Revisions cover balance, effects, and tuning adjustments based on your feedback.
Q: Do I keep the rights to my music? Absolutely. You retain full ownership of your vocals and your record. I only handle the mixing and mastering of the material you provide; any beat licensing or clearance is your responsibility.
Q: What if I don't own the beat or only have a leased instrumental? That's fine for mixing — I'll work with the instrumental file you provide. Just make sure your beat lease or license permits commercial release, since that agreement is between you and the producer.
Reviews★4.4(7)
- @eli_r★★★★★5
The mastered version is so much louder and cleaner than what I sent, my verses finally cut through the instrumental like I wanted.
- @avam★★★★★4
Clean mix and master on my rap track, the vocal sounds way more professional over the instrumental now. Happy with how radio-ready it turned out.
- @thecoder★★★★★5
Sent over my raw vocals and the beat, got them back sitting perfectly in the mix with that radio shine. Cannot stop playing it.
- @thedevco★★★★★4
Solid mix, the vocals sit nicely on the beat and the master is loud. Took a little back and forth to get the vocal level where I liked it but the end result was worth it.
- @amir_codes★★★★★5
He balanced my vocals over the beat so well that every word is clear without burying the production. Exactly the polished sound I was after.
- @lab88★★★★★5
My rough rap takes sounded amateur before. Now the highs are crisp, the low end is full, and it genuinely sounds like something off the radio.
- @hub7★★★★★3
The master came back nice and loud and the vocals do sit on the beat. I just wished a couple of my harsher words were tamed a bit more, but overall it's usable.