“I came into my own and I was able to find my voice through my writing,” says artist Ravyn Lenae. The making of her album, HYPNOS, was a four-year-long journey of blood, sweat and tears—but the result is a meticulously crafted debut, a collection of songs on which Ravyn herself has curated every element, right down to individual snares and bass lines. In this episode, the first in our three part mini-series, “The Wonders of Songwriting,” Hanif and Ravyn dig into the editing process that produced the many sonic moods and colors on HYPNOS. And, in an Object of Sound exclusive, Ravyn walks Hanif through the earlier mixes of her song, ‘Inside Out,’ and explains why this track in particular needed over 2,000 vocal recordings before it was just right. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, including ‘Inside Out, head over to radio.sonos.com.

/ Music In This Week’s Episode: /

Inside Out - Ravyn Lenae

We’re So Good - Kids On A Crime Spree

Hold On - The Internet

One For the Griot - J-Live

Don’t Go Near The Water - The Beach Boys

Migratory Birds - Earth From The Moon

Let’s Pretend We’re Not In Love - The Reds, Pinks, and Purples

Tender Falls the Rain - Randy Crawford