Rap/R&B

[Zak with OMG]

Yes, I'm aware this isn't metal. But I find that the only opinions that I run into that matter come from this forum. This is a friend of mine from Downtown, Indianapolis who plays shows often, and believe it or not has somewhat of a large (LOCAL) following. I've never mixed Rap/R&B before. So I'm looking for tips.

The beat is what it is.

My vocal chain is

C1 Gate
RComp
Q-8 Paragraph <--EQ obviously
De-Esser.

This doesn't include random effects that I've automated in at random times.

Here's the Sample.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=1147295&songID=10304756

 

[Zak with OMG]

Before anybody accuses me of pirating, The Waves bundle was a hand me down from my father who bought the Mercury bundle. Criticism on the mix will be highly respected.