MixWithTheMasters Devonte Hynes Producing 'The Field' by Blood Orange

Join Devonté Hynes as he explores his solo work under the moniker of Blood Orange. The acclaimed producer breaks down his signature approach to sampling, reharmonization and remote collaboration through the lens of his genre-bending single, 'The Field'.

Dev breaks down the lyrical and emotional foundations of the track, discussing his approach to sampling and reharmonization. Viewers will learn how he combines songwriting, beatmaking, and sound design techniques with a more abstract approach to composition and arrangement. All of these worlds collide as he blends elements of folk, avant garde, drum 'n bass and more.

The series also explores the role of collaboration in Dev's artistic process, looking at the logistics of working remotely with musicians from across the globe. Dev examines the unique musical performances featured in the track, including vocal and instrumental contributions from cellist Cecily Trier, as well as artists The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, Caroline Polachek, and Daniel Caesar.