It's pretty wild how long of a run he's had. Almost all of his contemporaries from when he started are off the map but he is still making music that people listen to
@@NavieD Facts. Hes like 9th Wonder in a way. Stayed in their own lane and stayed true to it and that spoke for them. Alchemist production resume is too damn major for anyone to ever disrespect him. Hes worked with all the hip hop greats. I might go and make a playlist with all songs produced by him now lol
@@NavieD But that gem you dropped how he uses other types of one shots as a way to transition is crazy. I gotta use that in my beats now. I appreciate that man
@@NavieD Listening to his music for more than 20 years now? So that would put you at, what, -3 years old when you first heard his music? 😂 Always thought you were mid-twenties at most. If you’re an old man then I’m close to death.
Not to talk trash on other producers making tutorials here on YT, but man does it make a difference when the guy in the video actually makes a dope beat. Great one dude. Earned that sub
I know you’re not one to ‘toot your own horn’ but these videos are super helpful for inspiring me to do something different instead of what I usually do.
Usually when someone makes videos about guys like ALC, I cringe because ppl are so extra with the commentary. You not only made a beat that if I didn’t know you made it, I would’ve thought it was an actual ALC beat, but your commentary on the beat breakdown is professional as hell. Salute man.
dude all the beats you put together for these explainer videos are always sooooo smooth. I really hope to be able to make stuff like this one day. Cheers man.
Love The Alchemist. I remember I first heard his stuff through my older cousins cassette tapes (Back in the 90's when I was a snotty nosed kid). Then later I got into Dilated Peoples, and I would say, him and Dre as well as a lot of 90's producers/beat makers like you said, Dilla etc. all deeply influenced my love for Hip-Hop. You broke a lot of the things I notice in Alchs production method down very nicely and it's incredible how much this can improve modern producers methods in keeping one very important thing strong, and you point it out quite vividly. That is, to accomplish the same goal but switch it up with more uniqueness. This very aspect in production is what I believe is at the heart of all hip-hop from that period. And Alch shows it in his beat making methods, in which you point out very well and guide us through like a real boss. Thanks Nav, you are a producers delight.
Youre delivery and explanation is very calm and concise. I like that you promote originality and detail simple ways to create your own mark on a beat...keep up the good work peace!
yoooo. i've been producing for 2.5 years now and you're one of the first guys that i learned from on youtube. it's crazy you posted this video because ALC is my primary influence as a producer. Madlib is my second. What I love about this video is that I discovered these things subconsciously and applied them to my beats thru practice and now i see my favorite RUclipsr making a tutorial about the ideas I've come across organically. I appreciate you & your channel bro! Keep up the great work.
Great video with lots of useful tips! I'm definitely going to use them! One thing I loved with alchemist this thing of ours (which is sooooooo good) is that his beats sometimes don't even feature drums but still have a very strong sence of rhythm!
You are a very dope producer. You are definitive dopeness and extremely versatile. Some people have that ear for music and you definitely do have an amazing sound selection especially for hip hop.
The Alchemist is one of my favourites as well! I haven't consciously seeked to emulate his style or anything, but after watching this I noticed I have done these things pretty naturally in my music as well.
Well that's because it's not his style! Alchemist is a hiphop student and makes hiphop the way artist's from the 90's made thier tracks. It's just hiphop and people that don't know shit about hiphop look too much into it! This guy is like the teachers you see in schools today teaching "hip hop dance" to kids smh
Man you have turned me on to so many amazing producers. Always been somewhat a fan of Dilla, but never listened to much of The Alchemist or Madlib and stuff. Studying their music has helped me so much, and then on top of that you drop knowledge like this really breaking it down? Thank you Navie, my man! 🙏
@@NavieD Haha right?! I've definitely heard of them over the years, but for some reason never checked them out. Took me awhile to get into my own with music as I had an older sister that introduced me to all her terrible new music, and parents that ONLY listened to late 60's and 70's rock. Lol. Been using pandora again to find amazing artists that I've heard of but never given the chance, instead of just reaching for what I'm used to. The Freddie Gibbs × Madlib project has been amazing!
@@NavieD Oh yeah! You were set! While you were being shown Dilla, Bone Thugs, and Too short. I was being shown Nsync, Spice Girls, and Backstreet boys. 😫🤣
I could’ve bet he was going to mention alchemist’s use of sound effects and how most of them aren’t repetitive as other producers’ transitions or fx. But the adsr tip was really helpful. Appreciate you man! Gonna like and keep and learning from your tutorials.
that first technique was pretty nice the first time i heard it, i didnt notice this single pad sound, but it really adds to the beat (subconscious sounds are great)
Another dime! Iv felt that using unique sounds for transitions/and or just fx in general, its much more interesting to use stuff people don’t expect to give it some nuance. Gonna definitely put that envelope to use now. Thanks man!
This video gives me confidence because I noticed a lot of these elements in his beats, I wasn't 100% sure how to replicate them. Thank you for your work. I'm having a hard time networking with other musical professionals
I am completely ignorant to sampling. I've been messing with Ableton Live 11's Simpler and Sampler and rediscovered on triggering notes of my sampled voices. Fun! I will now look into your sampling techniques! Sooo cool!
That’s crazy the first tip you mentioned is what I used to do but I thought I was doing something wrong so I stopped doing it. Glad to see I low key took from one of the greats without realizing it👏🏿
@@NavieD absolutely LOL in the process of recreating myself. I can’t wait until my catalog is finished and I can start uploading my work again. Thanks to your channel too my beats been sounding a lot more full and professional ☀️
The constant sample playing is tonal and actually has a lot in common with pedal tones from musical composition. This was something I've done unconsciously up until now, but thanks to this video I now have a new technique in the ol' foot locker.
Such a great video. I often find that out of convenience, time, etc. that I just use the same sounds over and over and my beats sound repetitive. But now my scope has been broadened. I need to practice playing around more with the adsr to really shape sounds to fit the idea that I have in mind rather than just saying fuck it and completely going away from my original plan. As always, very thorough Navie. Much love to everyone.
Big Oskr! I know that feeling, choosing sounds for expediencies sake. But yeah, mixing it up every once in a while and exploring new sounds can help you find cool new ways to execute ideas
Love your videos man! Long time subscriber. For sure Alchemist is my favorite too. I wanted to know if you can make a breakdown of his instrumental for 360 Waves, Durag Dynasty. The beat has two parts but what intrigues me is what he did with the first part. Seems like he layered different samples, but he used the bass hits as the kicks? It's really interesting. Thanks for the information!
Simplicity is Genius.I learnt that moons ago in production.I learnt the best way to approach your creativity is make something that’s used sound like it’s new.To me that’s genius production. On that note Alchemist style of production is genius,my top 10 producer of all times...
Хобби
My favorite producer for 15 yrs, the most gritty melodic music. Nothing else like it. Thanks for this one
We are on the same page Elliott
Alchemist never gets old no matter the era and no matter the current hip hop wave.
Navie D back with the producer 💎
It's pretty wild how long of a run he's had. Almost all of his contemporaries from when he started are off the map but he is still making music that people listen to
@@NavieD Facts. Hes like 9th Wonder in a way. Stayed in their own lane and stayed true to it and that spoke for them. Alchemist production resume is too damn major for anyone to ever disrespect him. Hes worked with all the hip hop greats. I might go and make a playlist with all songs produced by him now lol
@@NavieD But that gem you dropped how he uses other types of one shots as a way to transition is crazy. I gotta use that in my beats now. I appreciate that man
Yeah that is one of my favorite techniques for sure
Hip Hop “Holds me Down.”
I hope I did him proud with this one :')
Next up, I will do Madlib!
uffff, madlid. can't wait!
Please do Daringer and Beat Butcha as well!
yesss!!! i love this series so much
@@alexunderground829 Madlib before alchemist. I really like al but I'm sure he'll agrees with me.
@@axMf3qTI that's a matter of taste. Not everyone - but yeah, I'll agree ;)
navie got the best music taste in the producer community here on youtube
Aw heck that is very nice to say. I am just an old man who likes a lot of different music
@@NavieD Listening to his music for more than 20 years now? So that would put you at, what, -3 years old when you first heard his music? 😂
Always thought you were mid-twenties at most. If you’re an old man then I’m close to death.
Totally
Hahah dag, I didn't know I looked so vivacious and voluptuously. I am 32 my friend
He is in the top with versus and sikky. KINGS
I really wanna se a Boom Bap uprising in the coming years of Hip Hop
I think ur gonna get wt u want
It’s here
We are and have always been here.🎶🔥🔥
griselda is the best example showing that it's happening
@@hizzle8393 i know but they are too undeground for now, they will pop off anytime
That One Dislike is The Alchemist Himself.
Hahah that would be a dream come true
Only because this video is so good that he can only like it once so he has to dislike lol
@@zen_nabu or maybe biting has always been wack in the culture and still is
I hate everything
he is reveal all his secrets
Not to talk trash on other producers making tutorials here on YT, but man does it make a difference when the guy in the video actually makes a dope beat. Great one dude. Earned that sub
You not wrong some of these producers got no sauce
The textures made the beat interesting and unique.
Yeah, in terms of pure music theory, I don't think these beats are insanely complex. The aesthetics and textures is what does the heavy lifting
I know you’re not one to ‘toot your own horn’ but these videos are super helpful for inspiring me to do something different instead of what I usually do.
Ooooh awesome man. Happy to help push your boundaries my friend
Usually when someone makes videos about guys like ALC, I cringe because ppl are so extra with the commentary. You not only made a beat that if I didn’t know you made it, I would’ve thought it was an actual ALC beat, but your commentary on the beat breakdown is professional as hell. Salute man.
dude all the beats you put together for these explainer videos are always sooooo smooth. I really hope to be able to make stuff like this one day. Cheers man.
Love The Alchemist. I remember I first heard his stuff through my older cousins cassette tapes (Back in the 90's when I was a snotty nosed kid). Then later I got into Dilated Peoples, and I would say, him and Dre as well as a lot of 90's producers/beat makers like you said, Dilla etc. all deeply influenced my love for Hip-Hop.
You broke a lot of the things I notice in Alchs production method down very nicely and it's incredible how much this can improve modern producers methods in keeping one very important thing strong, and you point it out quite vividly. That is, to accomplish the same goal but switch it up with more uniqueness. This very aspect in production is what I believe is at the heart of all hip-hop from that period. And Alch shows it in his beat making methods, in which you point out very well and guide us through like a real boss. Thanks Nav, you are a producers delight.
No sample snitching got me cracking up. This is dope.
Thank you Reggie!
Youre delivery and explanation is very calm and concise. I like that you promote originality and detail simple ways to create your own mark on a beat...keep up the good work peace!
ALC is the GOAT! Thank you for putting this together!
You have such a unique perspective on beat breakdowns that feels like a science. You’ve got my sub
That ADSR trick to make sounds act as other sounds is nuts!
this is one of the best videos i've watched in a while. you seem humble and talented, which feels kinda rare here. good shit.
An ALC inspired tutorial that is on point. My favorite producer is ALC as well so I really appreciate this video
yoooo. i've been producing for 2.5 years now and you're one of the first guys that i learned from on youtube. it's crazy you posted this video because ALC is my primary influence as a producer. Madlib is my second. What I love about this video is that I discovered these things subconsciously and applied them to my beats thru practice and now i see my favorite RUclipsr making a tutorial about the ideas I've come across organically. I appreciate you & your channel bro! Keep up the great work.
Great video with lots of useful tips! I'm definitely going to use them! One thing I loved with alchemist this thing of ours (which is sooooooo good) is that his beats sometimes don't even feature drums but still have a very strong sence of rhythm!
Thank you as always! Can't wait to get home and chop some samples up!
no sample snitching! respect!
I am gonna snitch on anyone who snitches!
Thats such a stupid take. How insecure are you about your work that you feel the need to actively tell others not to spread the sound
@@NavieD The real flex is producers who know your sample source without you snitching ;)
@@nxbis ahaha true man true ahah
@@baguette6304 no sample snitching allowed because half the time the sample ain't cleared!
solid knowledge. thank you famo.
Like how you mentioned that constant chord. I caught onto that too right off the bat. That’s where the eeriness lays. 👍🏼
As soon as you said he uses one single sound throughout the beat, I knew this would be a banger
Great video Navie!
Changing the transitional sound during the beat is an awesome tip man, thank you...👊
You are a very dope producer. You are definitive dopeness and extremely versatile. Some people have that ear for music and you definitely do have an amazing sound selection especially for hip hop.
I been binge watching your videos prolly 15+ by now. I'm new to the channel and love it
Brotha Navie. I greatly appreciate this vid!!
I’m so glad your channel was recommended to me. Thank you for this!
Thanks for the tips! Some of them are kind of known, but now I can look at them from a different angle, and that's great!
You are a wise man dayzru
Can't wait to try these techniques, thank you!
You are welcome young Samson
I love you. Exactly what i was looking for
The Alchemist is one of my favourites as well! I haven't consciously seeked to emulate his style or anything, but after watching this I noticed I have done these things pretty naturally in my music as well.
You are subconsciously learning!
Well that's because it's not his style! Alchemist is a hiphop student and makes hiphop the way artist's from the 90's made thier tracks. It's just hiphop and people that don't know shit about hiphop look too much into it! This guy is like the teachers you see in schools today teaching "hip hop dance" to kids smh
I've been looking for a youtuber who does tutorials like you for ever, YOU THE GOAT NAVIE!
Man you have turned me on to so many amazing producers. Always been somewhat a fan of Dilla, but never listened to much of The Alchemist or Madlib and stuff. Studying their music has helped me so much, and then on top of that you drop knowledge like this really breaking it down? Thank you Navie, my man! 🙏
That's wild. I always just assume people have heard these producers but maybe I assume too much
@@NavieD Haha right?! I've definitely heard of them over the years, but for some reason never checked them out. Took me awhile to get into my own with music as I had an older sister that introduced me to all her terrible new music, and parents that ONLY listened to late 60's and 70's rock. Lol. Been using pandora again to find amazing artists that I've heard of but never given the chance, instead of just reaching for what I'm used to. The Freddie Gibbs × Madlib project has been amazing!
Hahah luckily I have an older brother so he showed me all of the cool music growing up
@@NavieD Oh yeah! You were set! While you were being shown Dilla, Bone Thugs, and Too short. I was being shown Nsync, Spice Girls, and Backstreet boys. 😫🤣
Yesss! I was waiting on this one!
It makes me happy to see how many people also enjoy his beats
Subscribed sir ! 🤘🔥 another great video
great tips💯
Dankie, Karim. You deserved that Ballon d'or
6:18
Man 🌹
Thank you so much ..
Great idea for sure
Time to use it in your beats!
I could’ve bet he was going to mention alchemist’s use of sound effects and how most of them aren’t repetitive as other producers’ transitions or fx. But the adsr tip was really helpful. Appreciate you man! Gonna like and keep and learning from your tutorials.
Keep up the great work, hope u keep striving and stay on the grind yo tips got me making moves major props from iceland🙏
Great tips Bro
that first technique was pretty nice
the first time i heard it, i didnt notice this single pad sound, but it really adds to the beat (subconscious sounds are great)
Another dime! Iv felt that using unique sounds for transitions/and or just fx in general, its much more interesting to use stuff people don’t expect to give it some nuance. Gonna definitely put that envelope to use now. Thanks man!
For sure, I try to avoid using regular old crashes in beats now
Yes!! More boom bap!! 💯🔥🔥
This one is for all of my fellow boom bap geezers
Navie making it look so easy. Awesome, straight to the point video. 🔥
Thank you fase! Luckily I don't have to show all of the countless failed attempts in order to get one good sounding beat 😂
dope video once again, def my fav youtube tutorials, keep it up man!
Really dope beat dude uncle Al is one of my favs as well he stays relevant in all era's
I subbed cuz you kept it real. Thanks for the tips 🙏🏾
No cap we need more of this type of content!
Very good analysis, i subscribed this is meta analysis of music
Nice. Inspirational ideas. Gonna try to focus on them a little bit on my next beats..
Hopefully it helps!
My man great job !!!
Thank you Mr. Mike
This has been the BEST vid for me man ! Thank you so much. M literally turning on my MPC right now to try it out once i finish this vid.
Hahah I hope you use some of these techniques
@@NavieD M already using the first and the second 😬
Thank you for this. Your work is amazing.
Well thank you big Cal!
The first technique you mentioned is called a “drone “
Music 101
Glad I subbed to this channel
This video gives me confidence because I noticed a lot of these elements in his beats, I wasn't 100% sure how to replicate them. Thank you for your work. I'm having a hard time networking with other musical professionals
Thank you Nick! Try joining my (and other peoples) Discord communities!
@@NavieD Will do! Thanks for the dedication bro 💯
Yes!! this channel is the best at beatmaking, thank you very much. Greetings from Argentina
Aw dag, that's very nice of you Flusso. Thank you!
love the channel bro
Dope Video Navie, thanks! thats a fire beat too!
Thank you young Sahan!
Thank you navie. Alchemist is my all time goat
Thanks for all your vids man lots of good tips. A just blaze one would be dope too
Beat dope 🙌🏾
Most underrated channel on ProducerTube. Thanks for your videos!
Hahah I like that name. ProducerTube
great tips man, The Alchemist is amazing, someone who every producer should look up to.
I fully endorse this message
I am completely ignorant to sampling. I've been messing with Ableton Live 11's Simpler and Sampler and rediscovered on triggering notes of my sampled voices. Fun! I will now look into your sampling techniques! Sooo cool!
Love the content! Really helpful
Happy to help Aries!
Thank you, great content
Thank you O.O.
I’ve just discovered your channel! Not really a hip hop head, but got some useful lessons for my house beats! 👍🏽✌🏽🇬🇧
That’s crazy the first tip you mentioned is what I used to do but I thought I was doing something wrong so I stopped doing it. Glad to see I low key took from one of the greats without realizing it👏🏿
Hahah if it resulted in good music, then you're not doing anything wrong
@@NavieD absolutely LOL in the process of recreating myself. I can’t wait until my catalog is finished and I can start uploading my work again. Thanks to your channel too my beats been sounding a lot more full and professional ☀️
Great vid. Just what I was after. Thanks. 👍
You are welcome!
The constant sample playing is tonal and actually has a lot in common with pedal tones from musical composition. This was something I've done unconsciously up until now, but thanks to this video I now have a new technique in the ol' foot locker.
Indeed my friend! It's a pretty useful technique
Thanks for the vid! The drums sounded quantized.
Good Job 👍
😊thanks very much...
Fire beat bro
Navie D you're the reason why i give my beatmaking skills a second chance man. Your content is awsome keep going like this. 👍👍👍👍
Dag, thank you Netto!
Yo you damn near spot on!✊🏾
That beat was straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 good video man great tips
Thank you man!
subbed , way too interesting ! thank u for these gems !
Glad to have you on board!
@@NavieD u deserve more attention, king 🙏 that's fosho
You know I can't unsubscribe, I love your work.
Good video 🏁
Such a great video. I often find that out of convenience, time, etc. that I just use the same sounds over and over and my beats sound repetitive. But now my scope has been broadened. I need to practice playing around more with the adsr to really shape sounds to fit the idea that I have in mind rather than just saying fuck it and completely going away from my original plan. As always, very thorough Navie. Much love to everyone.
Big Oskr! I know that feeling, choosing sounds for expediencies sake. But yeah, mixing it up every once in a while and exploring new sounds can help you find cool new ways to execute ideas
@@NavieD thanks Navie
Master Class ....
Ok fine I subscribe. 😆 Great work man!
Glad to have you on board!
Good video bro 🔥
Thank you my friend
Alchemist Covert Coup, some more Curren$y tracks and a lot more. Just a legend. No question top 5.
Thanks you very much
Needed this
Happy to have given it to you muchacho
Just to let you know your very insightful and the beat is hard 🔥
a legend covering a legend
Hahah I would not put myself anywhere near the category that Alchemist is in. But that's very nice of you to say
@@NavieD Yeah im exagerating still a dope vid
Thank you thank you
Love your videos man! Long time subscriber.
For sure Alchemist is my favorite too.
I wanted to know if you can make a breakdown of his instrumental for 360 Waves, Durag Dynasty.
The beat has two parts but what intrigues me is what he did with the first part. Seems like he layered different samples, but he used the bass hits as the kicks? It's really interesting.
Thanks for the information!
Simplicity is Genius.I learnt that moons ago in production.I learnt the best way to approach your creativity is make something that’s used sound like it’s new.To me that’s genius production.
On that note Alchemist style of production is genius,my top 10 producer of all times...
Amazing. Subbed. When I heard Frank Lucas and scrape the bowl
I had the Alchemist beat cd in 2001. Probably the same one you had. I used to study all his beats and the Petestrumentals.