Iconic Song
Heart Bulletproof
Recording
AK.Record
FT.
Kay Bleed
Kay Bleed delivers vulnerability in designer packaging. Between the echoes and sub-bass, this isn’t just a track — it’s an internal voicemail dressed in perfect lighting.
Working with Kay Bleed on Heart Bulletproof meant respecting the silence as much as the sound. We built an atmosphere where emotion led the engineering. From room tone to vocal phrasing, every decision aimed to preserve the intimacy.
RECORDING ENGINEER
A custom vocal chain was used to soften the top end and capture the breathy, late-night tone. The mic was angled slightly off-axis to reduce plosives and give the vocal a rounded warmth.
MIXING ENGINEER
We mixed for depth, not width. The vocal was centered, surrounded by soft pads and muted synths. Reverb tails were tuned to feel like distance — not just FX, but emotional context.
VOCAL EDITING
Each vocal take was carefully comped — not for perfection, but for feel. Small timing imperfections were left intact when they served the story. No tune, just truth.
VOCAL DIRECTION
Direction focused on restraint. Less power, more ache. We guided Kay Bleed to hold back just enough — so when he says “gimme a hug,” it hits like a plea, not a punchline.
SESSION MANAGEMENT
