Able Quote by Kid Ink
“I could always hold a melody, but I was never like, I'm going to be a singer. So I'm able to use that when I write. I'm actually playing the beat with my voice. Instead of thinking about coming up with melodies, it's like filling in the instruments. So sometimes it's better to have beats with less melodies in them, because then I can play more with my vocals.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Fader, 2019
He treats his voice as an instrument, focusing on rhythm over melody, allowing vocal flexibility in songwriting.
In simple terms: Uses voice like a beat, not just melody.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rhythm to expand vocal creativity.
Themes
music creation
vocal technique
songwriting
Mood
creative
experimental
Type
musical
instructional
When to use this quote
- studio recording
- live performance
- collaborative writing
Key Concepts
instrumental thinking
beat layering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance melody and rhythm?
- What vocal textures can you explore?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on rhythm may limit melodic richness.
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