For Saadiq 's vocals , he used a Shure SM57 dynamic microphone to thicken and distort his voice and embellish his characteristically clean delivery .
Brungardt employed a compressor and a Pro Tools plug - in during the mix .
For Saadiq 's vocals , he used a Shure SM57 dynamic microphone to thicken and distort his voice and embellish his characteristically clean delivery , while Brungardt employed a compressor and a Pro Tools plug - in during the mix .