Tasha - Shame

Hey everyone! I wanted to take a moment to break down the production of my track, Shame, and let you in on how we crafted the vibe of this song.
We started with the drum tight, punchy kicks and crisp snares that really set the mood. There’s a subtle swing in the hihats, giving it that laidback but still driving groove. The percussion is layered with soft claps and rim shots, adding texture without overpowering the vocal.
The bass is deep but not overwhelming it moves smoothly underneath everything, creating warmth and depth. It’s a mix of an electric bass with some slight saturation for a vintage feel, helping it sit perfectly in the mix.
We laid down some rich, reverb drenched keys to carry the emotional weight of the song. The chords have a bit of a jazzy, R&B influenced progression, making everything feel intimate and nostalgic. There’s also a soft pad in the background, filling out the space and making it feel dreamy.
For the vocals, we went with a clean, upfront mi just a touch of reverb and delay to give it some space. There are subtle harmonies tucked in behind the main vocal, adding warmth without distracting from the raw emotion in the delivery. The background vocals are panned slightly left and right to create a sense of depth.
Throughout the track, there are these little ear candy moment reverse vocal chops, a gentle vinyl crackle for texture, and soft ambient swells that keep the song feeling alive. The outro has a slightly lofi filter sweep, pulling everything into a dreamy fade-out.
Overall, we wanted Shame to feel like a late night confession, intimate, warm, and just a little bit haunting. Hope you guys enjoy this breakdown, and let me know what your favorite part of the song is!