Singing Guide: Alex Da Kid
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learn to Sing like Alex Da Kid
Alex Da Kid is an English record producer, songwriter, and music executive. He’s a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling producer known for his unique and innovative approach to music.
The most striking feature of Alex's music production is his creative use of vocal samples. He explores the full range of human vocal capabilities and often turns them into musical instruments.
Vocal Range
Alex's music uses a lot of dynamic vocal arrangements. If you want to sing like him, you'll need to develop your vocal range. Use the Vocal range test tool to determine your vocal range and work on expanding it.
Breath Support
Alex often uses long vocal phrases in his music. To emulate his singing style, you'll need to develop good breath support. Check out the Breath support article for tips on how to improve your breathing technique.
Vocal Effects
Alex is known for his creative use of vocal effects like pitch shifting, vocal manipulation, and vocoders. Explore different vocal effects with the Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game tool to develop your skills.
Songs to practice
To get a feel for Alex's unique vocal style, try practicing these songs:
- Not Easy by Alex Da Kid ft. X Ambassadors, Elle King, Wiz Khalifa
- Love by Lana Del Rey ft. Alex Da Kid
- Castle Walls by T.I. ft. Christina Aguilera (produced by Alex Da Kid)
- Airplanes by B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams (produced by Alex Da Kid)
Unique vocal technique
Alex's unique vocal technique is his use of sampled vocals as instruments. If you want to develop this skill, check out the Vocal Pitch Monitor tool. It allows you to visualize the pitch of your singing and use it as a musical instrument.
Conclusion
To learn to sing like Alex Da Kid, you need to focus on expanding your vocal range, improving your breath support, and mastering the use of vocal effects. Practice songs showcasing his vocal style, and explore the use of vocal samples as instruments. With hard work and dedication, you too can develop a unique and creative vocal style like Alex Da Kid.