For Texas producers, and even more if you play instruments and produce......Mike Dean is ultimate inspiration and this interview damn near could bring a mf to tears. This the type of shit to make you not give up on your dreams. Thank you Donnie
I rewatched this again just now. Mike Dean, Bido, NO Joe, and Mr. Lee are production geniuses and Rap-A-Lot in the 90s and 2000s was so crazy and still honestly slept on. Just so many classics. Thx for this interview
Mike Dean is one of my favorite producers of all time. I been a fan of him since the 90's, when he was an in-house producer for Rap-A-Lot Records, producing some of the best beats that I ever heard for rappers like Scarface, Yukmouth, Geto Boys, A-G-2-A-KE, Z-Ro, Do Or Die, The Ghetto Twinz, etc...
I have to say, I love all of your interviews DH but this one is hands down...my favorite. Most of Houston has no idea who or what Mike Dean has done for our city as far as music goes. He is definitely our diamond in the ruff.
How do you "randomly" jam out with Eddie Hazel at 16? Thats not normal. People wait their entire lives to meet people like Eddie... This guy was extremely blessed
It’s obvious his musical ability was far from “normal” he was teaching his music theory class while still being in the class so he was for sure a standout
When he mentioned "The Great Eddie Hazel" he got me. M.D was annoyed to be great. You hanging out in 3rd Ward casually playing with one of the greatest "rock and roll" guitars of all time, the same guy Prince said was the greatest Axe-man he every shared a stage with , Eddie The GOAT !!! Freaking Amazing!
Donnie! Thank you for continuing to conduct incredible interviews that shed light on Houston’s vibrant music history. This Mike dean interview is filled with so many gems and nuggets. Two absolute H-Town legends in one awesome video!
Keep doin these classic interview. You a Southern Rap Tunes historian. All these interviews come with never before told stories and it’s crazy to see how knitted the Houston rap scene was.
I could listen to Mike Dean talk for days. Dude has so many stories to tell. I really do hope he puts out a book 1 day. Or a documentary even. I cant believe RAL and the recording spots were all close to where I lived and I never even knew it all those yrs. I wanted to rap so bad but never was able to get my foot in any doors bc I was so young and my parents werent down with the idea.
I was so glued to this interview I didn't want it to end. I know he's got stories for day's. I wanna hear him talk more about 3-2 I wanted to hear about him and Ro. Donnie thank you sir. I always wanted to see a Mike Dean interview.. Still need a Chamillionaire interview lol been calling for it's all good lol. Thank you again for this. God bless 🙏🏼
I 2nd that Chamillionaire interview! I wanna hear him talk more about music than tech and investments like he does on all the other interviews he's done.
From his accounts, it's no wonder why I always considered Face the king of the south at the time. And mad respect to RapALot for signing them boys from Chicago because I distinctly remember local Chicago artists talking about the industry overlooking them.
Only thing I knew about this dude before this interview was his name I heard in couple houston rap songs. I admire how humble he is and it is refreshing to see. Amazing interview, thanks for bringing him on the pod Donnie!
DAMN DONNIE YOU BACK AT IT AGAIN STARTING TRILL THOUSAND 23 WITH AN INSTANT CLASSIC......IVE HEARD OF HIS NAME BUT NEVER SEEN HOW HE LOOKED LIKE LIVING LEGEND FRFR SALUTE 💯
man this white dude here Mike Dean is a FKN legend FRFR! I remember as a young mf in Louisiana back in the late 80's early 90's hearing bout Mike Dean. Good to see he out here still doin it. D. Houston keep doin yo thang boi and coming wit these interviews. Salute! Damn i had to come back and edit man Dean need to have a movie made about his career/Life shit all the legends in the game he been around being a white dude. IT'S definitely a movie.
Mike dean a cool dude I remember I was in the studio with chaddy boo (pimp oldest son) and he sent some beats over and I think he engineered a couple songs too
In High School he taught the class because he knew more about music than the teacher!😂 Mike Dean is a musicians musician! Straight GENTLEMAN AND EVIL GENIUS! #Gangster
Being from d.c rap-a-lot and facemob was what we was bumping when we turned the go go off. But being young and reading the inserts of the c.d’s all you seen was mike dean and all the songs especially my favorites. I been searching on RUclips to hear about his connection wit rapalot but when I would search all it would talk about is his songs with Travis Scott. Music wise he a goat many don’t talk about
Great interview, such an amazing muscian and producer. When he casually said that him and scarface invented a new language I nearly fell off the couch laughing.
I’m from Cleveland Ohio all I knew of Mike Dean was when he was shouted out on rap a lot songs I always wondered who he was growing up in the 90s this was a fire interview
This is another awsome rare interview from mr donnie H.I always heard of Mike dean from face cuz hes my goat and knew he was a heavy hitter in the production and engineering side of the hip hop scene.Then when lil J put in his book about him producing on kanye and Jay z shit and he seemed like he felt some type of way about it,it made me even more curious about this guy,but there aren't many interviews or stuff to see or read about Mike dean.Just the same way I waited for years to hear what happened between flip and succa free and I got all those answers thru the hump interview brought to you by none other then Mr donnie H again.In the first 5 minuites he was talking about angleton and freeport,I went to angleton high school and work in freeport,crazy he taught the class at angleton high school thats how advanced he was. Anyway preciate the interview donnie real talk brother keep up the good work.
Wow man I knew Mike dean was special but Sheesh I didnt kno he did all that for this wicked music industry salute 2 him man well respected & great interview
Yeah, Mike Dean did a great job on the Z-Ro albums they worked on together, specifically "The Life of Joseph W. McVey", "Let The Truth Be Told" and "I'm Still Livin". Mike Dean did a phenomenal job on those albums.
Mike Dean has so much info and stories but he has a hard time verbalizing sometimes in alot of other interviews I've seen....glad Donnie got to chop it up with OG Mike 💯
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For Texas producers, and even more if you play instruments and produce......Mike Dean is ultimate inspiration and this interview damn near could bring a mf to tears. This the type of shit to make you not give up on your dreams. Thank you Donnie
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Mike Dean just talks so casually about some of the greatest songs ever produced like “yea I did that one too” 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
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Lol hahahah lol o trust he knows the impact .
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 -OY3AH!
Man I did not know he was WHITE
At the time he was the only white dude in the mix and nobody questioned it because he was certified
I rewatched this again just now. Mike Dean, Bido, NO Joe, and Mr. Lee are production geniuses and Rap-A-Lot in the 90s and 2000s was so crazy and still honestly slept on. Just so many classics. Thx for this interview
He's worked with everyone from Selena to Rap a Lot to the Weekend and everybody in between.That's a crazy catalogue.
Mike Dean is the truth!! Such a humble dude man!! He’s one of a kind
Imagine producing Selena’s first record 🤯
Imagine the music they’d make together if she was still around. 🤯
Yo Mike Dean has his stamp all over music industry
Mike Dean is one of my favorite producers of all time. I been a fan of him since the 90's, when he was an in-house producer for Rap-A-Lot Records, producing some of the best beats that I ever heard for rappers like Scarface, Yukmouth, Geto Boys, A-G-2-A-KE, Z-Ro, Do Or Die, The Ghetto Twinz, etc...
Man 90% of the world don’t know who A-g2-ake is
Thank you for mentioning Z-RO. Mike Dean working with Z-RO was legendary!
I have to say, I love all of your interviews DH but this one is hands down...my favorite. Most of Houston has no idea who or what Mike Dean has done for our city as far as music goes. He is definitely our diamond in the ruff.
Dope ass interview. This man takes his work serious and remembers mostly everything by heart like it was yesterday. That says a lot. 💯legend!
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How do you "randomly" jam out
with Eddie Hazel at 16? Thats not normal.
People wait their entire lives to meet people like Eddie...
This guy was extremely blessed
It’s obvious his musical ability was far from “normal” he was teaching his music theory class while still being in the class so he was for sure a standout
@@jgonzales6429 Absolutely. Even so, that was an amazing by chance encounter with arguably the greatest guitarist to ever live.
When he mentioned "The Great Eddie Hazel" he got me. M.D was annoyed to be great. You hanging out in 3rd Ward casually playing with one of the greatest "rock and roll" guitars of all time, the same guy Prince said was the greatest Axe-man he every shared a stage with , Eddie The GOAT !!! Freaking Amazing!
Oh now I know of this connectivity, it makes sense that he saw Eddie and got some Bernie in him foundationally.
Donnie! Thank you for continuing to conduct incredible interviews that shed light on Houston’s vibrant music history. This Mike dean interview is filled with so many gems and nuggets.
Two absolute H-Town legends in one awesome video!
Thuro! Thank you 🙏🏽
This was a much needed interview. So, inspirational! 🐐
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No lie! Just INCREDIBLE!
I try tell people Mike is super cultured and a GOAT
Just in awe that was an amazing sit down… set the bar high #limitless #anotherone 🤘🏽🎙
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CAN’T CANCEL MIKE DEAN!!! 💯
Keep doin these classic interview. You a Southern Rap Tunes historian. All these interviews come with never before told stories and it’s crazy to see how knitted the Houston rap scene was.
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Mike dean deserves a documentary
Agreed totally!!!! 💯
Another Dope interview!...Hope a Dean & Donnie collab coming soon, great insight & shout-out to the saxophone technique & musical background.😤💪🏽
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A living museum. Mike Dean a treasure
By far the best interview I’ve heard with Mike. Just subscribed. Keep doin’ what you do, DH!
Thank you 🙏🏽🤘🏽
I could listen to Mike Dean talk for days. Dude has so many stories to tell. I really do hope he puts out a book 1 day. Or a documentary even. I cant believe RAL and the recording spots were all close to where I lived and I never even knew it all those yrs. I wanted to rap so bad but never was able to get my foot in any doors bc I was so young and my parents werent down with the idea.
The epitome of humble!!! I mean he done contributed to THE GREATEST MUSIC OF ALL TIME!!!....
I was so glued to this interview I didn't want it to end. I know he's got stories for day's. I wanna hear him talk more about 3-2 I wanted to hear about him and Ro. Donnie thank you sir. I always wanted to see a Mike Dean interview.. Still need a Chamillionaire interview lol been calling for it's all good lol. Thank you again for this. God bless 🙏🏼
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I 2nd that Chamillionaire interview! I wanna hear him talk more about music than tech and investments like he does on all the other interviews he's done.
From his accounts, it's no wonder why I always considered Face the king of the south at the time.
And mad respect to RapALot for signing them boys from Chicago because I distinctly remember local Chicago artists talking about the industry overlooking them.
This gone be a good one
I enjoyed that interview.
Dude's history is very deep.
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Def Squad stuff was 90-92
Can’t believe I still have that cassette
I still have it on vinyl! Word to Kup!
This is a great interview! Thank you Donnie!
Matt! Thanks for watching 🤘🏽
Keep up the good work bro
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Salute Donnie Houston great interview 🔥. Mike Dean definitely deserves his flowers 🤘🏾
Only thing I knew about this dude before this interview was his name I heard in couple houston rap songs. I admire how humble he is and it is refreshing to see. Amazing interview, thanks for bringing him on the pod Donnie!
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Dean is Texas Best Kept secret
Definitely need part 2 & 3 💪🏿✊🏿🤘🏿
Might hold the title for putting his gifts to more incredible projects than anyone else to ever live
Great interview.
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As a long time fan of Houston rap, this is everything!
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Naw this interview is crazy 💯
DAMN DONNIE YOU BACK AT IT AGAIN STARTING TRILL THOUSAND 23 WITH AN INSTANT CLASSIC......IVE HEARD OF HIS NAME BUT NEVER SEEN HOW HE LOOKED LIKE LIVING LEGEND FRFR SALUTE 💯
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Great interview. Could listen to both for hours. They should meet again get deeper into his catalogue
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Mike Dean also signed young Houston star Dice SoHo!! 🎲 #MWA
Donnie! This was definitely a dope ass interview my G!!!
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🔥🔥🔥💨💨 Interviews.... Donahue Houston Going Primetime!!!
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One of your best pieces of work homie... remember reading all the names in the credits growing up
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Donnie Houston wit another one . Keep em comin fam these stories all of us Houston folk can only dream about hearin
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man this white dude here Mike Dean is a FKN legend FRFR! I remember as a young mf in Louisiana back in the late 80's early 90's hearing bout Mike Dean. Good to see he out here still doin it. D. Houston keep doin yo thang boi and coming wit these interviews. Salute! Damn i had to come back and edit man Dean need to have a movie made about his career/Life shit all the legends in the game he been around being a white dude. IT'S definitely a movie.
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Mike Dean seem like the most laid back dude Legendary Donnie🔥
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I’ll be in the H next weekend I’m a (LouisianaTexan) DH where can I pick up some gear
Those Synth videos with mike dean in the lab💪💪💪
Thanks for the great interview, Donnie! Much love to Mike, also.
Thanks for watching!
Mike dean a cool dude I remember I was in the studio with chaddy boo (pimp oldest son) and he sent some beats over and I think he engineered a couple songs too
3-2 introduced me to him and that rapper Danna Dane and Video was in the studio that day R.I.P Mr.3-2
🤘🏾 Dean’s list production that man is cold with his craft
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Needed this one. He raised me 😆 🤣 #DALLASTX
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I can listen to Black Lacquer all day😁, Dallas, Tx is in here ✌🏿. Dat track is sooò smooth, those guitars mannn...
Mike Dean!!!! Legendary 💯💯💯
Dope interview with a producer, we need a cam wallace interview dope artist and producer outta the H
HOLY SHIT! grew up on mikes do or die shit! still in love w it! Didnt even know i picked up the guitar because of Mr Dean! Mind Blown!
Nice🤘🏽
Man Mike Dean really like that...Good interview Donnie ..man you keep the dooe interviews
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cant wait!
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Thank you for this interview Donnie this shits crazy 🔥 Mike Dean the God
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Dude, H-town historian and a factor, thank you Donnie, you stay with the fire content!
Thank you🤘🏽
He mentioned the "Great Eddie Hazel" he got me . D.M is a legend in Hip Hop
Glad this was recommended. Never really heard from Mike Dean and he has a hand on so much. Donnie is a good interviewer too.
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So humble wow u would never know unless you plugged into to this channel.
Great content
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Outstanding interview. Dean GOAT
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Mike Dean is one of the greatest producers of all time! I stamp that
In High School he taught the class because he knew more about music than the teacher!😂 Mike Dean is a musicians musician! Straight GENTLEMAN AND EVIL GENIUS! #Gangster
Thank u for this interview
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Being from d.c rap-a-lot and facemob was what we was bumping when we turned the go go off. But being young and reading the inserts of the c.d’s all you seen was mike dean and all the songs especially my favorites. I been searching on RUclips to hear about his connection wit rapalot but when I would search all it would talk about is his songs with Travis Scott. Music wise he a goat many don’t talk about
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In awe rn thank you Donnie thank you Mike
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We need more !!
Dope sht Donnie as always. If you could get T mix from Suave House. Keep up the great work G.
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Is this Mike Dean from Digital Studios? Amazing musician,producer and engineer.
Yeah
He even had to come in at the end for the after show😂 H-Town legend! Houston's answer to Quincy Jones.
superb interview but how u managed to miss the camerafocus completely for the whole video?
Good shit Donny 🤘
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Very very interesting interview flowers 💐 to Mike dean
"Mike Dean, Cliff Blodgett, Crazy C, Dope-E"........CLASSIC RAP-A-LOT Sound!! Salute Donnie.....dope interview! Salute ahk!👑👑👑👑....also let me not forget BIDO 1.....Blac Monks baby!!!
Great interview, such an amazing muscian and producer.
When he casually said that him and scarface invented a new language I nearly fell off the couch laughing.
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@@donnie_houston thank you, you did a great job! Can’t wait for the documentary about Sherm!
GREAT INTERVIEW! 👍🏾
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Wished J Prince would of signed Psycho Drama too! Would of loved to hear more about the Snypaz
Nice interview. My first time viewing.
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mike dean cold widdit mane ✌🏿
Mike Dean is a Houston 🐐
Mike Dean is such a legend
Facts
Nothing but positive feedback. It's beautiful.
I’m from Cleveland Ohio all I knew of Mike Dean was when he was shouted out on rap a lot songs I always wondered who he was growing up in the 90s this was a fire interview
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We need a 3 part series!
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D🤘🏿 & MIKE DEAN UNDERGROUND KINGZ 👑💯🚀
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Man I was so excited to see that thumbnail 🔥🔥🔥
He needs to be on 100 times to tell his story’s and what he contributed and seen throughout the history
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Where can I get that oilers jacket in Houston?!!!!❤
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One of my favorite producers...Mike Dean💯
Legend. Thanks for watching 🤘🏽
This is another awsome rare interview from mr donnie H.I always heard of Mike dean from face cuz hes my goat and knew he was a heavy hitter in the production and engineering side of the hip hop scene.Then when lil J put in his book about him producing on kanye and Jay z shit and he seemed like he felt some type of way about it,it made me even more curious about this guy,but there aren't many interviews or stuff to see or read about Mike dean.Just the same way I waited for years to hear what happened between flip and succa free and I got all those answers thru the hump interview brought to you by none other then Mr donnie H again.In the first 5 minuites he was talking about angleton and freeport,I went to angleton high school and work in freeport,crazy he taught the class at angleton high school thats how advanced he was. Anyway preciate the interview donnie real talk brother keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏽🤘🏽
Mike Dean is a legend. Great interview. One thing I wish you had asked is if he’s working on anything new with Face.
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Wow man I knew Mike dean was special but Sheesh I didnt kno he did all that for this wicked music industry salute 2 him man well respected & great interview
Thanks for watching 🤘🏽
Who's the Joe guy that Mike is talking about 18:51
I wish he would have talk about doin music with Zro .. they made a lot of hit with each other
Check out the first one we did. We talked about Ro in that one Thanks for watching 🤘🏽
Yeah, Mike Dean did a great job on the Z-Ro albums they worked on together, specifically "The Life of Joseph W. McVey", "Let The Truth Be Told" and "I'm Still Livin". Mike Dean did a phenomenal job on those albums.
Mike Dean has so much info and stories but he has a hard time verbalizing sometimes in alot of other interviews I've seen....glad Donnie got to chop it up with OG Mike 💯
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@@donnie_houston you're only getting better...production, journalism and all.....Stay Trill 💯
Man Donnie! Landed a Mike Dean interview! Congrats!
Also, that docu you working on about fry...can't wait lol...
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A Do Or Die interview would be dope. Picture This one of the best RAL albums ever