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The pitch correction became a mainstay of his live show, a sonic barrier that gives his audience the confidence to let loose and sing and chat with him.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Scott thinks Drake owes a series of thank-yous to Kanye West for paving the way and breaking down sonic barriers in the years prior to his ascension.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Recently Earl Janda, who shoots high altitude stuff for North American, was assigned to record a Sabre Jet's instrument panel as the ship broke through the sonic barrier.
—James Joseph, Popular Mechanics, 31 Dec. 2020
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Scott thinks Drake owes a series of thank-yous to Kanye West for paving the way and breaking down sonic barriers in the years prior to his ascension.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Recently Earl Janda, who shoots high altitude stuff for North American, was assigned to record a Sabre Jet's instrument panel as the ship broke through the sonic barrier.
—James Joseph, Popular Mechanics, 31 Dec. 2020
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“Sonic barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sonic%20barrier. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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