This guy almost seems forgotten, but he's a legendary producer, especially for west coast hip hop. His best beats can go toe to toe with Storch and Dre's catalog
definitly one of the most if not the only producer/engineer that has inspired me to take recording and beats as a serious profession hopefully my scholorship will work out and i can turn that ambition into somthing and be able to thank him in person, incredable talent man thanx for the inspiration
Thanks for uploading. Who have ears to hear let them hear! Folks in the chat back and forth about who can make beats but this guy just proved the importance of music theory...he had so many options in a few minutes. Hats off to him. Great lessons here in such a short time. Peace!
The software he used is Pro Tools and he's using the sounds from the Fantom and Triton Extreme keyboards using the Fantom as a MIDI controller as well.
Music Producers are like the Director of a movie. Someone else can write the script (melody/song basics), someone else is the camera man and that influences the feel, the actors all have their styles and portrayals of the characters, but in the end it's the job of the director to put it all together in the vision of the end product. That's how you can tell the differences of directors, and also music producers (for pop, at least).
I am so glad that he is showing his set up. So many people keep trying to get the newest thing out and not using what they already have to the fullest.
***** Actually the most people don't know how to design sounds AND can't play piano. A lot of them are using prefabricated midi-files. It's more like "paint by numbers" these days. They choose melodys and chords which are already exists, choose the same presets like all the others, build these typical cheap 808 drums around it and have no clue how to mix it.
***** DJ Mustard is a shame. The only beats from "him" that aren't that bad are actually from ghostproducers. Like the my nigga beat...A other producer made the melodys and sounds of this song and he just added a snap, a clap, a kick and a 808 which is not even in the right tune. But he gets all the money and the credits for the beat. I do not begrudge anyone their success, but only if it's deserved.
Jeez, way more to it than I thought. Hats off to you. He must have an amazing understanding of music at a base level to switch and change his ideas so easily. Colour me impressed.
Every "theory" of music is no more than an explanation of the observed effect of organized sounds we refer to as "music"; from notes, chords, rhythm, melody & modes etc. Just as your question regarding architecture, the skill itself was developed through application- the theory was invented to explain the application of the skill itself. Whether one has the opportunity, resource, time dexterity or discipline to develop the skill is another matter altogether.
I have a new producer to look at on the RUclips. He lays it down flat. Plain and simple. He's not trying to hide any secrets. He tells it like it is. Everybody give it up JR Rotem.
yep totally agree with you there..finding sounds can be time consuming and kill the vibe..its best to pick two or three synths and learn them inside out so that you know where to get the sound or make it quickly when you need it.
@bootr0s Well...yeah. JR Rotem is a musician's musician. Dude doesn't just make hip-hop. I mean, he's got to have what he needs to get the sounds he hears in his head. That has always meant a studio full of stuff, if you want to make electronic music. If you want to make folk music, get guitar or piano and go to work. I have tremendous respect for him, even if I don't like all of his music.
@glasspig I was drawing a comparison between what a music producer does in a studio to what a director does behind the camera on a movie set. It was an analogy and not meant to be taken in a literal sense. Quincy has many skills that are no longer crucial for a successful producer to posses, composing orchestra parts by hand with a pencil and paper is one example.
I am someone that does not have any musical talent just love music. Although I try and it just for fun something got to give. After a long time of practice my music should become better. Only started again three months ago, and also added some of those loops on RUclips. Yea, they still suck but I put them up for free, Anyone can take them and see if they can make something better though. That is if they can figure out how to do it.
@RapidTraxx I do call myself a producer but that is simply because it is much quicker and easier than saying 'composer/ remixer/ mix engineer/ musician' lol. Although I feel I can 'produce' someone pretty well if i'm working with them, a singer for example. But its certainly a plus to know your way round a mixing desk and other studio gear, keyboard, bass, and guitar etc, because you can obviously do everything yourself rather than sourcing mix engineers, session players and so on!
@glasspig exactly my point! You have to be knowledgeable about music in general... that's like a general criteria to being a successful producer. But knowing how to play an instrument isn't the same thing as being knowledgeable about music!
@audioproducer88 Actually I've seen videos on RUclips and he doesn't play an instrument. All of his beats are made from samples and producers do not always play instruments. But that doesn't make them any less talented.
@RapidTraxx No one knows what the true role of a producer is these days. It's become very blurred, mainly because a lot of producers these days can play instruments and act as the engineer within the studio too. The true role of a producer WAS usually just to influence the creative direction of an artist/ band. If he could play instruments and mix too then bonus. Or there would be a seperate engineer and session musician(s).
@swissbeats23 I understand what your'e trying to say as I play instruments and compose music myself. But I also understand that actually playing instruments in not for everyone and you can still be just as brilliant and creative by using samples or getting other musicians to play for you. Like J.R says, as long as you can create the sound or the picture that is in your head it doesn't really matter whether you play an instrument or not.
@jbeers397 The extra synth part in "Big Poppa" was supposedly made with a Casio--I don't know which model. But, Casio did make a few "pro"-level boards, like the VL/CZ/FZ series.
@airfloydmusic: That's like saying one needs to go to music school to learn what rhythm is-i.e. tapping one's foot. No of course you don't "need" to go to any "architecture school". If the idea already exists in the mind all one needs to do is use one's ingenium & the proper resource to express/materialize that idea. Does learning the alphabet or English literatyure make you a good writer? No -no more than learning "music theory" makes anyone a good musician or composer.
@Birdman027 He's sequencing in protools midi. I've hear that protools is not the "best" sequencing software but great for recording! It's not "just" protools, it's Protools HD. Expensive as hell! He even has the protools keyboard/keypad and roll ball. Look at his wall of plaques. He can afford Protools TDM HD! I'll be there one day!
@PhreshMajor You can if you get that Windows add on (which that seems unnecessary) - but I've heard that ImageLine is actually developing an FL Studio for Mac now which is awesome lol - Bout time right - I totally agree with you though its about how you use what you got instead of getting a bunch of equipment you dont know how to use properly
@glasspig I agree that being able to play an instrument is an advantage in a way as obviously you can play your own melodies etc. But the only thing a producer needs is an imagination and creativity, I've seen people on youtube who make good beats and they don't play instrument.. they just use mouse. I've also seen extremely talented musicians who can play pretty much any song, but don't have the imagination to producer their own music.
i missed where it said he was producing an original beat..or hit for that matter. all the comments saying he's a joke are pointless. He's just showing HOW he does his work.
When i was in Middle School, I thought that Rappers make beats and music using FL Studio in a Virtual Windows XP box since Rap music sounded so simple in 2005.
a lot people don't know how many hits this guy has made. he's a super producer for a reason
you never read his article in scratch magazine and it shows. dude is trash
Generic ass beats
What did he say in that article?
@@g_o-a_t Generic hater.
@@g_o-a_t extremely mid fr
This guy almost seems forgotten, but he's a legendary producer, especially for west coast hip hop. His best beats can go toe to toe with Storch and Dre's catalog
knowing your music theory helps so much.
This man ran late 2000s/early 2010s pop lol
For real lol. I’ve been saying this for years, he’s a legend
@@Falcon2.39-1when you hear "J j j JR" at the beginning of a track you know it's going to be lit.
4:17 that synth lead though! damn!!
+SuperMikeBeat it sounded like the GTA San Andreas song
old school west coast Gfunk mang I hear ya!
He used it on California Vacation by The Game
I recognized it immediately. That track and Pain No More by E-40, Game and Snoop are two of my favorite tracks produced by him@@tanv91
that was DOPE! Much respect to J.R. and his ability to articulate the game...You can here his passion about the craft..Definitely an inspiration
definitly one of the most if not the only producer/engineer that has inspired me to take recording and beats as a serious profession hopefully my scholorship will work out and i can turn that ambition into somthing and be able to thank him in person, incredable talent man thanx for the inspiration
he makes me realize how badly i need to study music theory
Thanks for uploading. Who have ears to hear let them hear! Folks in the chat back and forth about who can make beats but this guy just proved the importance of music theory...he had so many options in a few minutes. Hats off to him. Great lessons here in such a short time. Peace!
The software he used is Pro Tools and he's using the sounds from the Fantom and Triton Extreme keyboards using the Fantom as a MIDI controller as well.
That Shock G -Tupac Chord tells a story on its own!!! Its such an emotive sound!!
Yeah buddy
this guy has a set up I can't even imagine!!
soo hyype, makes it look effortless, but he majored in jazz so he knows his shit !
Music Producers are like the Director of a movie. Someone else can write the script (melody/song basics), someone else is the camera man and that influences the feel, the actors all have their styles and portrayals of the characters, but in the end it's the job of the director to put it all together in the vision of the end product. That's how you can tell the differences of directors, and also music producers (for pop, at least).
When he says old school, I say golden age
Never really realized this dude made a good chunk of the pop hits on my playlist that have his signature "J-J-J-J-J- R" soundbyte in the beginning
I am so glad that he is showing his set up. So many people keep trying to get the newest thing out and not using what they already have to the fullest.
This seriously inspired me as a young beat maker, this video meant A LOT!
The piano and whistle sample is from reason 4. I made the same beat using those 2 exact samples ! 🤯
within 40 seconds, he nonchalantly dissed dr. dre... I like it.
***** That is bullshit. Not anyone can make these chords. Dr. Dre gets credits for work he didnt done.
*****
It´s not my style of beats but yes, dj premier is good.
*****
Actually the most people don't know how to design sounds AND can't play piano. A lot of them are using prefabricated midi-files. It's more like "paint by numbers" these days. They choose melodys and chords which are already exists, choose the same presets like all the others, build these typical cheap 808 drums around it and have no clue how to mix it.
*****
DJ Mustard is a shame. The only beats from "him" that aren't that bad are actually from ghostproducers. Like the my nigga beat...A other producer made the melodys and sounds of this song and he just added a snap, a clap, a kick and a 808 which is not even in the right tune. But he gets all the money and the credits for the beat. I do not begrudge anyone their success, but only if it's deserved.
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But Consider back in The day Producers Didnt have all this equipment and Sampling also wasnt that easy
he's more famous for his pop/r&b beats but he's equally a great rap producer , especially when he worked with 50 cent & the Game !
Jeez, way more to it than I thought. Hats off to you. He must have an amazing understanding of music at a base level to switch and change his ideas so easily. Colour me impressed.
I did not expect him to look like this..
How many songs can he make for a day? 50, 100, 200?
I hear you brother...... Multitasking and not procrastinating....is the Key Factor to a Good producer.... Big. Up...☝️
This Guy Makes some of the illustrations beats out there..
Plies' hardest hitting songs came from this guy's production 🤯🤯🔥🦾
jr rotem is probably the most versatile producer in hiphop
One of the coolest and best producers out there!
Every "theory" of music is no more than an explanation of the observed effect of organized sounds we refer to as "music"; from notes, chords, rhythm, melody & modes etc. Just as your question regarding architecture, the skill itself was developed through application- the theory was invented to explain the application of the skill itself. Whether one has the opportunity, resource, time dexterity or discipline to develop the skill is another matter altogether.
These Beats on The Doc Advocate & LAX still bangin!!!!
Extremely inspirational man. Serously. Loved watchin' every second.
this dude is responsible for so many bangers I loved growing up
a true genius at work!!!
"2 pawwk" 0:54
hydrocondriac 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭
Best I've seen on FB...Take note from this guy. He didn't waist time saying random stuff. Much props and respect.
JR is one of the realest producers out there. He seems like a chill dude.
Very Johnny J-like track here..tight RIP Johnny J
I remember I look up who produced what you say beat. And saw this vid on here and was blown away jr romtem is a beast
I have a new producer to look at on the RUclips. He lays it down flat. Plain and simple. He's not trying to hide any secrets. He tells it like it is. Everybody give it up JR Rotem.
in the club people find it easier to dance to more simplistic music and also to make radio hits its gotta be simplified so people remember it easily.
SOS, Bust it baby 2, and The Boss are some of my favorite JR beats
it‘s amazing what diffrence the faster tempo makes
He's a genius. Awesome producer.
The lead sound at the end is pure gold. Which synth is?
Did you watch the video? He first used the Fantom G and then controlled another synth via MIDI for what he called the 80's sound...
this did worked with allot stars, he knows allot about music.
Great insight!
Bro was on one when he made the boss!!
I ain't most people release that beat that shit was fire
yep totally agree with you there..finding sounds can be time consuming and kill the vibe..its best to pick two or three synths and learn them inside out so that you know where to get the sound or make it quickly when you need it.
To be a producer, you don't need to know how to play instruments... you just need to capture other musicians.
Valuable advice.
I need that beat in my life!
Another good producer whos produced alot of songs I bet alot of people dont even know he did.
Underrated producer
@bootr0s Well...yeah. JR Rotem is a musician's musician. Dude doesn't just make hip-hop. I mean, he's got to have what he needs to get the sounds he hears in his head. That has always meant a studio full of stuff, if you want to make electronic music. If you want to make folk music, get guitar or piano and go to work. I have tremendous respect for him, even if I don't like all of his music.
last effect san andreas style + 2pac is crazy!!!!!!!
Wow, Nice tech work... great.
This dude is so talented
THIS GUYS A LEGEND!if ur true music fans u can appreciate talent like that
JR is actually a clasically trained musician born and taught music in South Africa and moved to the US
Is it me, or does this sound like “I Get Around" by 2Pac
That’s cause he was recreating it as an example for the video lol. It also reminds me of Wale’s “Lotus Flower Bomb”!
jr rotem is one of the best producers
This is the best advice I have ever heard from a producer.
where is this guy at now???
@glasspig I was drawing a comparison between what a music producer does in a studio to what a director does behind the camera on a movie set. It was an analogy and not meant to be taken in a literal sense. Quincy has many skills that are no longer crucial for a successful producer to posses, composing orchestra parts by hand with a pencil and paper is one example.
4:18 reminded me of GTA San Andreas, good days :D
I am someone that does not have any musical talent just love music. Although I try and it just for fun something got to give. After a long time of practice my music should become better. Only started again three months ago, and also added some of those loops on RUclips. Yea, they still suck but I put them up for free, Anyone can take them and see if they can make something better though. That is if they can figure out how to do it.
yea i wanna get one one day these roland keyboards are very good for producers because you can basically create any sound u want
I want it. shit str8 fire, Pac would freak that shit.
That beat was crazy, he picks dope chords....!
4:10 I use that same keyboard to make my beats. Lol.
His eyes are mad close together.
@RapidTraxx I do call myself a producer but that is simply because it is much quicker and easier than saying 'composer/ remixer/ mix engineer/ musician' lol. Although I feel I can 'produce' someone pretty well if i'm working with them, a singer for example. But its certainly a plus to know your way round a mixing desk and other studio gear, keyboard, bass, and guitar etc, because you can obviously do everything yourself rather than sourcing mix engineers, session players and so on!
@glasspig exactly my point! You have to be knowledgeable about music in general... that's like a general criteria to being a successful producer. But knowing how to play an instrument isn't the same thing as being knowledgeable about music!
Man this dude seems real.
This guy made The Boss beat for Rick Ross no lie i was expecting a black dude because the way the beat was put together 🔥
Beatles were the same way. They had all these sounds in their head and went up to George Martin and he had them arranged
@audioproducer88 Actually I've seen videos on RUclips and he doesn't play an instrument. All of his beats are made from samples and producers do not always play instruments. But that doesn't make them any less talented.
Why are people even fascinated by the keyboard he's using? He's generating sounds from his pro tools sequencer.
@RapidTraxx No one knows what the true role of a producer is these days. It's become very blurred, mainly because a lot of producers these days can play instruments and act as the engineer within the studio too. The true role of a producer WAS usually just to influence the creative direction of an artist/ band. If he could play instruments and mix too then bonus. Or there would be a seperate engineer and session musician(s).
@swissbeats23 I understand what your'e trying to say as I play instruments and compose music myself. But I also understand that actually playing instruments in not for everyone and you can still be just as brilliant and creative by using samples or getting other musicians to play for you. Like J.R says, as long as you can create the sound or the picture that is in your head it doesn't really matter whether you play an instrument or not.
the old school synth is insane!!!!!!!
@jbeers397 The extra synth part in "Big Poppa" was supposedly made with a Casio--I don't know which model. But, Casio did make a few "pro"-level boards, like the VL/CZ/FZ series.
@airfloydmusic: That's like saying one needs to go to music school to learn what rhythm is-i.e. tapping one's foot. No of course you don't "need" to go to any "architecture school". If the idea already exists in the mind all one needs to do is use one's ingenium & the proper resource to express/materialize that idea. Does learning the alphabet or English literatyure make you a good writer? No -no more than learning "music theory" makes anyone a good musician or composer.
a very good producer he produced iyaz replay and sean kingston beautiful girls
Thanks for the inspiration!
@Birdman027 He's sequencing in protools midi. I've hear that protools is not the "best" sequencing software but great for recording! It's not "just" protools, it's Protools HD. Expensive as hell! He even has the protools keyboard/keypad and roll ball. Look at his wall of plaques. He can afford Protools TDM HD! I'll be there one day!
such a humble dude. respect.
A true musician, i would put him up there with Dr Dre definetly!
WOW his studio is BEAUTIFUL!
@CreationsAmz it is a lead synth and he is playing a roland fantom g8
JR is a beast
@PhreshMajor You can if you get that Windows add on (which that seems unnecessary) - but I've heard that ImageLine is actually developing an FL Studio for Mac now which is awesome lol - Bout time right - I totally agree with you though its about how you use what you got instead of getting a bunch of equipment you dont know how to use properly
jazz piano is a great thing to learn to help with producing
@glasspig I agree that being able to play an instrument is an advantage in a way as obviously you can play your own melodies etc. But the only thing a producer needs is an imagination and creativity, I've seen people on youtube who make good beats and they don't play instrument.. they just use mouse. I've also seen extremely talented musicians who can play pretty much any song, but don't have the imagination to producer their own music.
This Guy is Amazing at what He dose
i missed where it said he was producing an original beat..or hit for that matter. all the comments saying he's a joke are pointless. He's just showing HOW he does his work.
Dhat dude from south africa n hes great
i just dont understand how someone can dislike this video..i think there are some crazy ppl on this planet..
When i was in Middle School, I thought that Rappers make beats and music using FL Studio in a Virtual Windows XP box since Rap music sounded so simple in 2005.