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Are there any songs in this upcoming album that were particularly challenging either lyrically or emotionally? Any hints as to what we can expect?? Btw glad to have ya back!
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@User12261990 Hello! This is amazing. You’ve been one of my biggest inspirations as both an artist and a producer, and I’ve always admired how intentional and immersive your work is. Huge respect for creating this platform and giving us a space to connect with you and with each other.
I saw someone mention sonic approach and the writing process, and I 100% agree—I’d love to see something like your ‘making of’ videos, but even beyond just the BTS, diving deeper into the thought process, creative decisions, and the emotions behind your craft. I’m also really curious about how you approach storytelling and concept development—how you weave themes across an album and connect everything sonically and lyrically.
And for us production nerds, I'd love to hear about the more technical side—any go-to production techniques, favorite pieces of gear, plugins, effects, or unique tricks you always find yourself using. I’m always fascinated by how you build your tracks, any production breakdowns would be amazing to see too! Also, I’d love to hear how you translate sound into visuals and build a cohesive aesthetic around your music.
@Bashia plug-ins gear presets, it’s something new literally everyday. I’ve never been a gear but I just want it to like what’s coming out of the speakers. It sounds so non helpful but my process is never the same and my thoughts on what makes something great is forever changing too. One thing I will say is at this point I’m producing people more than I am working on a DAW. I like many minds driving toward a sonic goal and I can only do so much. My songs sometimes have 9 “writers” but they might have only added a single drum sound but I wanna make sure they are credited. It’s like making a movie I like having different departments (art, directors, special fx) I just want it to feel new all the time.
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I think the question we all deserve to know is did lauren ever call you back?
@jcpaul I’ve been married almost 8 years. The question can be put to rest hahahahhahsha
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I would love to see more album art with those characters. The stories and emotions that can be portrayed with album art is insane. It’s actually what first got me into the music
@Jeepcom57 this album is way more rooted in reality. Not as fantastical at all. It deals with my actual life where escapism and ultra reality can distract from the task at hand of being present and rooted in real time. Old family pictures type of aesthetic. Generational questions and real time trying to figure out what being a present father feels like. The music is something to think about and get lost in, but the aesthetic is blunt reality.
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I think you would BODY a podcast. There isn't enough documentation of you in conversation with like minded creatives. Perspective is personal, but yours is so deeply rich - of which the world could use a great deal of.
@cyrusvill I wanna do a bunch this time around
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@jcpaul I’ve been married almost 8 years. The question can be put to rest hahahahhahsha
@User12261990 JON im sorry to your beautiful wife LOL ive had the fan account jonbellionswife on insta for YEARS
beautiful mind
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@User12261990 Thank you so much to you and the team for creating this gathering place for all of us to link up. I'm a high school Music Production and Theory teacher. I've been a huge fan of your art since the THC days, and love using your "Making of" videos in class during our discussions of the creative process. I think it would be incredible to have more resources like you mentioned (DAW breakdowns, preset and plugin preferences, recording tips and tricks, etc.) We do lots of discussions about the different lines of work they can get into, and how to hone their skillset, and having more from someone like you that has diversified how many ways you can share and create, would be so helpful in this post-pandemic, ease of access type music world!
@MarkFig I actually want that kind of job in my older age I’m jealous! Hahahaha snoop around I’ve answered some daw questions around here. Thanks for repoing so hard!
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Categories will consistently change depending on the roll out. But if their is a category yall would want to have me speak on or interact with (ex: sonic approach, lyric explanation, intention and purpose of certain songs, equipment used, DAW details, Synth parameters, vocal presets, sample references, mix intentions, vocal approaches) suggest them here.
@User12261990 How much of the mixing/mastering process are you involved in directly? Do you delegate mixing and then provide feedback for revisions? Do you mix it yourself a bit and then delegate for the final mile? Are you in the room while it's being mixed? With an artist like you that's SO particular about their sound, I'm wondering how often you're able to let go and let others carry the work.
I struggle working with others because my vision for the mix if often different from what the engineer envisions, and I don't want to pain them with revisions lol
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Categories will consistently change depending on the roll out. But if their is a category yall would want to have me speak on or interact with (ex: sonic approach, lyric explanation, intention and purpose of certain songs, equipment used, DAW details, Synth parameters, vocal presets, sample references, mix intentions, vocal approaches) suggest them here.
@User12261990 will you be releasing your own version of Holy?? I loved it so much watching you perform it in person during your VIP but was really disappointed in people for secretly recording it and sharing it everywhere. Cool that Justin Bieber got it the recognition it deserves as it’s such a beautiful song, but annoyed it wasn’t Jon Bellion’s, you know?
🐅WHO DEY🐅
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@User12261990 LYRIC EXPLANATION PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I think it could be super dope to have a place to talk about the way that people have individually interpreted lyrics of yours and you could provide your original intentions. I feel like it could be a really cool collaborative space
@lucyhamman omg i loveee this idea, i've always wanted to hear the intention and meaning of the songs from jon himself
“I figured out there’s money in my mind.”
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@User12261990 LYRIC EXPLANATION PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I think it could be super dope to have a place to talk about the way that people have individually interpreted lyrics of yours and you could provide your original intentions. I feel like it could be a really cool collaborative space
@lucyhamman i would love that. some of his lyrics im like how tf he think of this lmao
beautiful mind
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Categories will consistently change depending on the roll out. But if their is a category yall would want to have me speak on or interact with (ex: sonic approach, lyric explanation, intention and purpose of certain songs, equipment used, DAW details, Synth parameters, vocal presets, sample references, mix intentions, vocal approaches) suggest them here.
@User12261990 I think it would be fire to do song highlights of some of your favourite tracks you've ever from other artists and how some of those things have weighed in on the way you write, and think whilst producing.
FLY EAGLES FLY
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@cyrusvill I wanna do a bunch this time around
@User12261990 this would be so sick. i have always wanted to hear how everything comes to be straight from you
beautiful mind
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Hell yes to the lyric explanation and intention. We put our own meaning to your songs, but to know why you wrote it takes it to another level. Would love a peak into your mind.
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@Jeepcom57 this album is way more rooted in reality. Not as fantastical at all. It deals with my actual life where escapism and ultra reality can distract from the task at hand of being present and rooted in real time. Old family pictures type of aesthetic. Generational questions and real time trying to figure out what being a present father feels like. The music is something to think about and get lost in, but the aesthetic is blunt reality.
@User12261990 Bro, This kinda sounds like the Bad Bunny approach.. Speaking to your culture and what your values are, In the only way YOU could do it through your music
I'm ready🇨🇴 Viva Colombia carajooo 🇨🇴
BEAUTIFUL MIND
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Categories will consistently change depending on the roll out. But if their is a category yall would want to have me speak on or interact with (ex: sonic approach, lyric explanation, intention and purpose of certain songs, equipment used, DAW details, Synth parameters, vocal presets, sample references, mix intentions, vocal approaches) suggest them here.
All of the above pls!
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What should a young artist beware of while signing with the label? Aside from the fact that they'll try to milk you lol
If you were to go back in time, what would you do different when it comes to your contracts negotiations and all that?I'm in this situation rn but I'm trying to make the best of it with the educated approach
Class 2020
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@User12261990 mix approaches PLSSS!!! us young engineers are hungry
"You're gonna be okay, kid. You're gonna be... okay."
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Categories will consistently change depending on the roll out. But if their is a category yall would want to have me speak on or interact with (ex: sonic approach, lyric explanation, intention and purpose of certain songs, equipment used, DAW details, Synth parameters, vocal presets, sample references, mix intentions, vocal approaches) suggest them here.
@User12261990 I'd love to have a category for questions about the meaning and thoughts behind different songs you've made! (I myself am particularly curious about Fashion)
