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#LLSav Creator/ Recording Artist/ Licensed Recording Engineer/ Producer #LFTCST | Writer of @elementthealchemist |

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[Oh wait, Behave, baby] 🎤🔥
The wait is over. The visuals for “Best Foot Forward” Filmed by @jcfilms__ That West Coast bounce you’ve been waiting for is officially here. 🏎️💨
Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal—Link in bio! 🔗✨
#NewHipHop #WestCoastHipHop #BestFootForward #FreshFinds taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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6 months ago

nightlife with Taji’s latest track “Wit U”! This music video takes you on an unforgettable journey through neon-lit streets, pulsating beats, and the raw energy of the West Coast’s alternative hip-hop scene. Experience the city like never before as Taji blends dope rhythms with captivating visuals, showcasing the soul and spirit of LA after dark. Get ready to vibe, dance, and fall in love with the sound of the city. Hit play and let the night unfold! ✨🎤🎵 #WitU #Taji #LA #MusicVideo #AlternativeHipHop #nightlife

Directed by @jcfilms__

Produced by Yogic Beats by @lftcsttaji

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2 years ago

New video “Made Me” is out now on all platforms!! | Vid shot by @jcfilms__ | Make sure you comment, like and subscribe to the YouTube!! taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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Happy Heavenly Birthday To My Brother I Love You And Miss Your Crazy Ass. I’ma Finally Be A Dad Too Shit We Talked About Every Day! We’ll Be Back Together When The Time Is Right Keep Looking Out For Us 🙏🏾🕊️👼🏾 @housedta__ taken in Culver City, California by @lftcsttaji

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Stop searching for the perfect vocal chain—I found it. 💎 Proof that you don’t need a million-dollar room to get a radio-ready sound. It’s all about the signal flow. Analog warmth meets digital precision. Most people think a home studio has a “ceiling,” but with the right signal flow, you can compete with the majors. I’ve spent months perfecting this hybrid vocal chain to get that radio-ready presence right at the source.
The Analog Front-End:
• Mic: The detailed high end of the @sonyelectronics C-100.
• Pre: Pure silk from the Rupert Neve 511.
• EQ: Broad strokes on the @klarkteknikofficial EQP-KT.
• Compression: Fast, aggressive control via the @warmaudio WA-76.
The Digital Polish (ITB):
• Saturation: Adding weight with the Black Box HG-2.
• Pitch: Keeping it locked with Auto-Tune / Meta Tune.
• Air: That iconic 40kHz lift from the Maag EQ4.
• Final Glue: Smooth leveling with the Tube-Tech CL-1B.
The Result: Listen to the end to hear how this chain cuts through the final mix. No mud, just clarity.
CTA: Which of these pieces is on your “must-have” list for 2026? Let’s talk shop in the comments. 👇 #homestudio #vocalchain #studiosetup #audioengineer #indiemusic taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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@ingrucci Just dropped the album of the summer press play for me! Produced me and my brothers @bobbbbbbyb @reallytallent @killacam1x taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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2 months ago

Telephone / underwater vocal effect 📞🌊
All you’re really doing is band-passing the vocal:
High Pass + Low Pass to cut the lows and highs.
Showing two ways to do it:
🎚 Pro Tools Native EQ vocal preset
🎚 Waves Q10
Same concept, different tools.

Gear used:
Mic: Neumann TLM 102
Interface: Apollo Twin
Headphones: Audio-Technica
DAW: Pro Tools
Monitors: Edifier taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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4 months ago

Sometimes the fix isn’t subtractive EQ… it’s additive. 🎚️
Taji told me to boost a little low end on this vocal instead of cutting, and it instantly made the tone feel fuller and less boxy.
Small moves. Big difference taken in Los Angeles, California by @lftcsttaji

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Why I travel with a $400 mic instead of a $3,000 one.

The AKG C214 is my go-to for:
• Durability
• Price
• Clean translation into pro studios

You don’t need a U87 to get professional results.
You need a mic that captures detail, handles movement, and won’t make you panic if something happens to it.

Full mic shootout on YouTube.

#AKGC214 #StudioLife #AudioEngineer #HomeStudio #BeachsideStudios MusicProducer VocalRecording taken in Inglewood, California by @lftcsttaji

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taken in Inglewood, California by @lftcsttaji

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We pulled up to Beachside Studios in Inglewood and ran a full mic locker test 🎙️

This clip is the AKG C214 running straight into Pro Tools.

We tested everything from:
• U87
• TLM 102
• AKG C214
• AT2020
• Bluebird

Same voice. Same chain. Different microphones.

The full breakdown drops on YouTube soon where we compare tone, clarity, warmth, and which mic actually makes sense for YOUR budget.

If you’re recording, building a home studio, or trying to level up your sound — this one’s for you.

Follow to catch the full video when it drops.

#CreateRealityRecords #ProTools #MicReview #HomeStudioSetup #AudioEngineering #StudioLife #AKGC214 taken in Inglewood, California by @lftcsttaji

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5 months ago

Yall feel @1basslove or nah ? 🤣🤣🤣

#dating #viral #explore #fyp #reel by @lftcsttaji

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