9TH WONDER INTERVIEW: The Art of Sampling
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- Опубликовано: 27 апр 2009
- Hip Hop producer 9th Wonder on his trip to London in April 2009. He talks to SoulCulture.co.uk about the art of sampling, why producers that sample are misunderstood by older generations, current work with Wale and David Banner - and why putting his face out there is so important now in an age where, often, music is seen before it's heard.
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''its never the machine, its the man behind the machine''...word up.
Lies, it's always both
'The Listening' by Little Brother is one of the most underrated hip hop albums of all time. 9th's production on that was insane.
9th Wonder is the real deal.
wow dude is so smart he hit the nail on the hammer when he said big band didn't understand jazz when it came out
Noah Hancock I read this comment right as he said that 😂
"We live in a time when people see music before they hear it." That is such an incredible piece of insight. I never would have thought of that, but it's true and does represent a difference between previous generations of music listeners and this one. Sometimes, I have to make a conscious decision to hide the RUclips window when I'm listening to a song for the first time, because I'm afraid that the production of the video or the on-screen lyrics will affect my first impression of it, and that's not something that previous generations even had to think about. Because of when I grew up, I prefer to romanticise music as something that's independent of video (although they do compliment one another), but that's not really how it is, now, in this broadband age, where you can hear (and watch) any song that you want, at will, on RUclips. I guess that it's like Video Killed the Radio Star all over again, but on a whole 'nother level.
yeah man, i always minimise RUclips when listening to a track I've not heard before.... Plus, if it's hiphop I don't always wanna be watching black women shaking their bums.... =/
what about online stream like spotify? the audio is excellent in contrast to the audio destruction perfomed by youtube. Also, it's only music, no visuals
Shinji's Delusion I couldn't compare them, since I've never used a paid streaming service. If I did, I probably wouldn't be so frustrated by this, haha. I never even considered that the audio quality might be better, since I assumed all audio streaming was probably more-or-less equal (sub-MP3 256kbps quality).
lol, I understand! you shouldn't really take my word for it, I would rather have you subscribing for a month - free trial - and see if there is any difference! If you ever get around doing that, let me know how it goes! I used to listen to stuff on RUclips too, but now I'm here exclusively for the videos.
tremendous interview. Thank you for posting. There's a certain sadness in seeing 9th sort of accept his legacy as someone that is worth much more than he is recognized for, but it's also impressive that he's not stuck trying to revisit his past and relive a timeframe or window that perhaps has passed--instead, he's teaching and is passing the baton of his body of work to new artists, and that's truly the type of the thing that makes heroes
For everyone wondering what Hip Hop is and what it looks like. The minds that it creates and harbors. 9th Wonder is all of the above. 9th Wonder is Hip Hop and what it sounds like today when it's at it's best. 9th Wonder is a monster!
4 years later your thoughts on todays "hiphop"?
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For those that are so-called anti sampling just understand that this is the original form of hip hop. Without the forefathers using cuts from other genres this art form wouldn't exist in the way that it dominates today. Hell most of you wouldn't know a sample if you heard it undressed.
You're speaking the truth.
Facts.
Everytime great to hear and see a Master speakin
very inspirational
2:47-2:53 9th named my favorite producers of all time
He understands. 🙏🏽
9th made a great point about the music industry today being so visual. People have forgotten what the true purpose of music really is.
Thank you for this positive teaching
great interview, great words.
This interview means so much to me! @TitGhee
Watching this has changed my producing style so much. Think I watched this about two yrs ago
9th Wonder is real. Has my full respect and admiration.
I love this dudes work!
very informative.I love to sample its an art in its own.
thankx
it was really cool to listen to you talk
It's all creative, it's hard, but it's rewarding. 9th wonder one of my biggest influences!
9th is one of the best to do it! Love this piece! We host a webisode dedicated to the art of crate digging. Swing by - Keep vinyl alive. Cheers. Hero
continue like that man! respect!
& U know this!! I see U up on ya old school fam!! Much respect!!!
True human being right here. Love his vibes
Peace, Love , & Positivity
Outstanding...Period.
9th wonders music speaks for itself.
all i bump is 9th wonder instrumentals allday. it takes you on a journey. as a producer and as a music lover 9th wonder is an inspiration and ive learn so much from him.
if hes looking for an apprentice, where do i sign up !!!
Will do!!!
long live soul..
love, respect..
-jr
different people get it in different ways and it means different things to them, but for me the music still speaks everything man.
vitally important info!!
word. he's def in his prime and im liking it a lot.
I'm only thirteen n I looove this kind if hip hop and I'm in the 20 % that really listens to the music
real dude! I like this interview.
which i think is the setup and the process of every single one of us...!cool edit was mad as hell in 2003 and 4
i would love for 9th wonder to be my teacher on the arts of beat making and sampling
Great video and he is so right,good music should speek for itself,it should'nt matter what someone looks like or how they act,if the music's hot thats it .
9th wonder is my favorite producer
I agree. 9th is mos definitely one of the best record choppers in the hip hop game. His sound/production is original, and i gotta respect him for that.
music today is INCREDIBLY complex, varied, eclectic, more harmonically rich than ever, etc.
9th deserves much more respect. But as long as he keeps the good music coming, I'm happy.
@SkateSka completely agree.. the dude is so well spoken.
still so relevant
9th is with that real hip hop DJing. his samples are so advance yet so OG with it... I use his beats all the time.
He's my top 3 .... WAYYYYY TIIIGHT
"I would like to hear them take "Today" by Tom Scott and turn it into "They Reminisce Over You."
That quote proved his legitimacy to me. I don't think any other producer could have done what Pete Rock did with that song.
9th exemplifies all the old school soul music for new artist to use.
Profound. I respect this cat and his skills even more! Didn't think that was possible.
thats a good point ya made. in a way it is similar to a rock group covering a classic track and making it better. like Pantera covered Black Sabbath's Electric Funeral and made it hundred times better and metal-heads loved it, damn i loved it!
Good to see you 9th, Bull City Music Stand Up
I want to work with 9th wonder one day, this guy just has such an organic and upright spirit about him and his music. I agree, there is an art to sampling, and he's like, Leonardo DaVinci wit it.
great info
9th is one of the greats...
yesss i agree with this music is about the music not about the publicity
I'm an old schooler & I agree with what he said about the difficulty 7 imagination that it takes to use sampling effectively. Try to sit & listen to "Today" if you can. T.R.O.Y. is a classic REGARDLESS of era & genre. And Pete Rock's genius in sifting through about 8 minutes of The Ohio Players & finding about 6 secs at the end "What's Goin' On'" & crafting THAT into "Lots Of Lovin'", is sheer genius which produced yet another classic
Not enough people in the industry with his attitude. Respect
much respect.
what a wonderful generilzation. i did try. it was fun. actually... been doing it almost every day for the last 20 years. thanks for the tip.
9th Wonder... not oldschool, not newschool, he`s trueschool! HipHop today is nearly dead, but producers like him keep HipHop alive. Greetings from germany.
One of my fav producers of today even though his hip hop joints be having the same snare!! Change that ish up yo! His R&B tracks slump and shows his diversity.
Speak the Truth. Real Hip Hop
Word to the 9th!
New school hip hop producers and beat makers should all take notes on this
finally
the genius behind the music speaks
always wanted to know wut makes this dude tick
10 years later and still true
Seein as how you need a strong knowledge of hip hop just to be aware of his greatness i would say 9th wonder is just about The GREATEST name you could ever have for someone in his shoes.
f-ckin awesome
Just professional man. . .No cursing slip out of his mouth. . . .that's unique.
The song will be on Remo's JAMLA debut album. It will be out in 2010. If you want to hear some of the song being recorded, search for "de blog jam 3 "on youtube. That's the most you'll see before the album comes out.
i love 9th
That is Little Brother - Lovin It
This is it I want to work with him
If it wasnt for 9th wonder i dont think i would of been able to make a beat like this. Thank you 9th wonder you inspired me!!! ----------- >>>> Search Real Love (Sampled Beat) Prod. By Superb
Happy late bday 9th!!
the REAL genius right here !!
Dope!
Top 10 producers all time.. no doubt
thanks
Ultimately, this conversation you've been engaged in for while now is about what is, or is not art. I think this is a very interesting question, so I'll just give you my perspective. Art is defined by it's effect or result, not it's method. Although beauty isn't exclusively expressed by an artist, it has a strong intangible correlation. Artists like 9th, Dilla or Pete rock create a powerful and unique emotional experience for many of us, independent of semantics or your critique.
Little brother "Lovin it"
9th did an hella good job on skyzoo's album GO GET IT
@Madkeusti Thank's.
Yo I feel this dude ,with me it's all about the music, i come from the era of music, the beat means everything. When you mention dope producers you have to mention the Large Professor AKA Xtra P & Diamond D, these dudes are in the elite but often get over looked.....
HE PREACHING DA TRUTH..
i now work with logic rewired to reason but now get my mbox and starting pro tools as well! :D
Hes a smart guy and a great producer
and to answer your question get yourself a turntable, (one that has different speeds you can use), get some cords to hook up to your drum machine/sampler (MPC 60/1000/2000/2000xl/2500/3000/4000/5000). or sp-1200, or motif, or ASR 10. so you can sample the record, and chop it up yourself, you can use programs like fl-studio, reason, or garage band to chop a sample up for you, but its better to do it yourself(you'll have better control of the sample).
THIS IS SO REAL! People don't realize how much work it takes to rhyme...produce...do any of this hip hop shit. Cats just wake up and say "i'm going to become a rapper/producer"....which is fine...but you have to understand the science. I've spent years studying poetic form to hone my MC game. The great Producers understand Music Theory to a 'T'. I just wish more could understand.
well said.
i'm a huge fan of muggs, rza, premier and dj lethal. they make good shit
The Minstrel Show was an incredible album
I encourage everyone to read the article "Who Cares If You Listen" by Milton Babbitt. He is talking about some of the same things 9th Wonder mentions!
Thanks for sharing that! It was a very good read!
4:49 is "beautiful lady" - Big Remo. youtube search "de blog jam 3" to see it
Someone on twitter finally told me the name of the track a few weeks ago, but thanks anyway man
up n down is my favorite beat wonder did.
Real talk.
@airic554 i know the feeling. its awesome!
@garkah No doubt. When u were listing dope heads, I thought of the Alchemist.. Had to throw that in.. Peace.
@greeneyedickhead thank you!!
He's da Man!
he makes so mush sense