D’Mile

About this episode

D’Mile joins J. Valentine to discuss the artistry behind creating timeless music and introduces his new artist India Shawn.

D’Mile—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician—joins J. Valentine for a deep dive into the craft behind some of the most soulful records of this generation. From shaping the sound of H.E.R. to contributing to Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), D’Mile breaks down what it really takes to create music that feels timeless. We get into musicianship, chord progressions, live instrumentation, and the discipline behind building records that stand out in today’s landscape. We also introduce his new artist India Shawn, highlighting the next chapter of his creative journey and artist development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: J. Valentine

Guest: D’Mile

Topics covered

• music production
• songwriting
• artist development
• soul music
• musicianship
• live instrumentation

Keywords

• D’Mile
• music production
• songwriting
• H.E.R.
• Silk Sonic
• India Shawn
• Bruno Mars
• Anderson .Paak

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: H.E.R., Silk Sonic

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