Behind the Track｜'Love Me Not’ by Ravyn Lenae

Watch the full 101-minute documentary at: https://mwtm.org/lovemenot From the first loop to the final mix, uncover the creative process behind Ravyn Lenae’s chart-topping hit song ‘Love Me Not’. In this mini-documentary, Ravyn reconnects with producer Dahi and mixer Jon Castelli to uncover the making of her international breakthrough single. Ravyn and Dahi start by unpacking the inspiration behind the song, sharing early demos and artistic influences from the studio. What begins as a rough demo made with Anderson .Paak evolves into a stunning RnB production featuring live guitar, bass, organ, and much more. Learn how they recreate sounds from 60s soul, 70s psychedelia, and contemporary indie rock, featuring colorful chords, melodic bass lines, and standout vocals. Ravyn opens up about what the song means to her, as well as her experiences as a recording artist in the modern age. She shares insight into what fuels her creatively, and offers invaluable advice to aspiring artists on how to stay inspired and get your music heard. 0:00 - Introduction 0:41 - Musical Inspiration 1:20 - Original Demo 2:15 - Sampling 3:21 - Drums & Bass 3:51 - Guitars & Keyboards 5:01 - Writing with Anderson .Paak 5:47 - Ravyn’s Vocals 7:20 - Lyrics & Arrangement 8:06 - Mixing Process 9:33 - Finishing and Releasing Music