Before & After:

Bringing a vocal to the fore of a mix

Can you hear how:

✅The lyric phrasing becomes more present.
✅The vocal seems louder (although the level remains the same) because of the use of a number of compressors.
✅The singer's voice is brought closer to the listener by adjusting specific frequency bands using different equalisers .
✅Saturation is used to add a sense of attitude and grit.
✅Delays and reverb are used to create depth, space and movement, making the final mix sound more intriguing.