Dr Dre didn't like my beats

That time Dr Dre came to my studio and I played him some beats..
Disaster ensues =(
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Ramon "!llmind" Ibanga Jr. is a 2x Grammy Winning/10x Grammy Nominated multi-platinum music producer who's worked with artists such as Kanye West, J Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Romeo Santos, Lin Manuel Miranda (Hamilton + Moana) 2 Chainz & many more. He is the founder of "Blap-Kits", a series of "beat-making" tools available for music producers which eventually helped pioneer the now multi-million dollar per year "drum kit & sound pack" industry. As a consistent advocate and voice in the music production world, his weekly podcast "Illmind Put The Loop On" boasted a die-hard music producer driven following, including industry special guests such as Boi-1da, Murda Beatz, Ryan Leslie, Russ, Brian Michael Cox and many more. He is also known for traveling to various cities, bringing together up-coming music creators in "secret studio locations" to network, vibe, play music & engage in their creative community.
In 2021, Illmind introduced a new side to his business by engaging with WEB3. He released the first ever "sample pack NFT" which sold for 4.5 ETH ($9,000 at the time) and sent a shockwave in the industry, built a metaverse recording studio (for VR meet ups) and launched his coveted pfp project Squad Of Knights NFT, boasting collectors/members such as Gary Vee, Rob Markman, Altcoin Daily and many web2/web3 industry vets.
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[@iamtjking]

Even though it seems like a life altering failure he cared enough to listen and gave you game. Props to you for taking the moment as a learning opportunity and moving forward. This is inspirational. Thank you!

[@IllMindproducer]

Yessir it was humbling

[@ScottThePisces]

It's important to remember that Dre doesn't even like his own beats lmao, he said in 2020 he made like 300 songs, but we ain't hearing them 😂the man has an ear and holds himself to that high level too, it's his blessing and his curse

[@bangmateo7481]

Remember Ill, you actually make beats unlike Dre.

[@FloorStylez]

Word

[@TheWorld_2099]

That’s exactly right… I can understand the deep need to be super original, but sometimes, the beat is just a beat and it’s about what the artist brings to it. From there, you change things up after the vocal is down.

[@daverumpel]

@@bangmateo7481 what an ignorant comment based on some stupid myth that Dre doesn't make beats smh

[@bangmateo7481]

@davidanugo Scott Storch, for example, can play all your favorite Dre songs you know why? Because he created the melodies.

[@Ryanonthemix]

I really respect his honesty. It's always easy to nod your head to someone's beats you've just met even if you don't like them, but he respected you enough to give you his real take - and it helped you out in the end too. Super inspiring

[@noahlewis4903]

I appreciate this. All too often it seems like everyone wants what has already been done. To hear that someone like Dre wants a unique sound or something new is very inspiring.

[@IllMindproducer]

Exactly

[@Broussardbeatz]

Dre can be very particular with his beats, i remember hearing Just Blaze saying he had a beat for Dre for the Detox album but that beat landed on Ushers album Confessions, the song was "Throwback" ft Jadakiss, it sounds like a beat Dr Dre would rap on 😂

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

i can totally hear him over this beat

[@adrianpate4694]

That’s probably why he didn’t want it he had that beat already made

[@chandeleerjet5637]

So fire. Reminds me or Herbie Hancock telling the story of when Myles Davis said “Don’t play the butter notes.” Basically “dont play the obvious.”

[@rockhills]

You should play us some of those beats. I’m curious how big the disconnect was between what you were making and what Dre was after

[@matt-lv7jl]

yeah i'd love to hear them

[@BillyLydon]

I would love to hear what Dre listened to by him! For him to even play them beats for Dre they must have been somewhat halfway decent?

[@APeltier]

yup we need to hear those 5, 6 beats so we can make an opinion too

[@Cellardoor.]

Let'sgoooo

[@rockhills]

@@sidekick4 huh it’s a learning opportunity? Ill’s business if he wants to share or not and I don’t expect him to.

[@vermyllionbass2476]

Bro mad respect!!! This is such an important lesson. Any situation can be turned into a lesson and a positive. I always think of that scene in the Kanye documentary when Scarface comes into the studio and Kanye’s playing him beats to get on, and he doesn’t want to get on any of them, but he said the beats are dope, and Kanye just focuses on the fact he said they were dope, not the fact that he turned down what he initially came in for. Mindset is everything. Thanks for sharing this experience, super motivating and a great reminder to push a unique wave 🙌🏻

[@shanenonanooo]

I can't imagine what it felt like when he didn't like your beats man, that's enough to crush anyone. I'm glad you had the perseverance and determination years later to change his mind though. Inspiring man, thank you.

[@atmosfear3056]

There’s a difference between hating and not choosing a dope beat. I can see how Dre may have come off at first but he was honest AND gave a critique. Cool video.

[@MacLethal]

Hell of a story man. I know it had to hurt. But think of it this way: This video would have 1/3rd the views it does if it was called "Dr Dre liked my beats." We'd all shrug and keep scrolling. But you gave us an honest story, and got some real feedback from arguably the greatest hip-hop artist ever. Also it goes without saying, but Dr. Dre's opinion is still just an opinion.

[@ALabInSaintDenis]

Bro thank you so much for sharing this💪🏿💪🏿!!! you have no idea how much this video helps others. This makes me change the way I think about music just from hearing those words he said!!!! Thank you fam!!!

[@maximustheproducer]

Every single time I have gotten a critique from someone I’ve always improved to a level unseen before the criticism! Critics made me a MONSTER! I relish in it!

[@MokerB]

It takes a lot of character and discipline to turn such an experience into a lesson. How good must it feel when he liked your beats years later?

[@IllMindproducer]

It was wild! Came back stronger and that built my confidence even more

[@MrAnutha1]

@@IllMindproducer Curious to know what "key" or "scale" Dre mention he likes to use?

[@matt-lv7jl]

@@MrAnutha1 d sharp minor works for everyone, scott storch's favourite

[@Parialated]

Hey the opportunity to let it him hear things you poured your soul in is awesome regardless of his opinion, and to be able to take and process the opinion and utilize it is even way beyond that. Good for you dude ❤

[@R41NES]

Thanks for sharing your story, must have been rough at the time but you got a great result in the end fam. You’ve given me a few things to think about, thank you for this…👍🏽👍🏽

[@MentPlus]

Crazy story a real eye opener man. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@PULSEMusicGroup]

Thanks for sharing this Ill. I know this statement to be true and know that this is what separates beatmakers form producers. So I am humbled for this testimony. I now have to consider that it's time to think more outside the box. Blessings! 💯

[@edasoundgod871]

Great story...Keep them coming🙏🏾

[@sondatbeats]

Yeah that’s dope hella inspiring!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Late_Nite_Ryde]

Your honesty is everything bro!

[@beatz04]

You should've replied with "Well, let's hear some of your beats then" lol

[@lorenzocorley7516]

Dope ASF Bro! Especially the knowledge that cam out of it.💪🏿

[@ChandoRibeTrack]

Goosebumps!! Thank you for sharing

[@Phillink]

Rly enjoying the Style and the content! Thanks for sharing the Story 🙏🏻

[@matthieucote2272]

Great story mate, love your beats for 50 ("All His Love" and "On Everything").

[@firehehe2]

I loved this story and appreciate that you could see that moment for what it was. Sometimes being humbled is what resets your perspective and propels you forward. We all respect honesty and getting feedback from a legend rarely happens.

[@albertpullhoes]

Needed to hear this

[@Atraik]

That's a great story. I like how you say it was a major turning point in your career. As hard as it was to hear, that constuctive criticism was honest and its cool how you decided to learn from it. Better he spoke his mind and leveled with you instead of just being polite.

[@Maximoltz]

Thank you for sharing this bro, this will also have an impact on me too

[@JEBJOSH]

Nice. More stories would be appreciated. That feeling when u meet a well known producer and they don't like your beats. Been there before 😅. I just went back home and made more beats to improve

[@IllMindproducer]

Always gotta improve

[@TheSstretch68]

Great inspiration story right here. The grind doesn’t stop even through “failure”

[@Mendomi]

Thanks for dropping that jewell Ill Mind!

[@anadiri964]

Talk about a trajectory shift… life changing moment!

[@sovereigncosmicwildman]

I always dug your beats, you made some memorable 90's material

[@EazyNotey]

This some useful information 💪🔥 appreciate you sharing your story illmind much love to you 🙏🏼

[@DJMervJay]

That is not failure, it was learning lesson that changed your life! Salute

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

very cool story and inspiring... Extremely cool that you chilled with the DOC.!

[@beatsxkd]

This is real life! Thank you for your story fam 🙏🏾!!

[@MrJeancow]

Man that’s so inspiring thanks for sharing this.

[@AriestheLegendRVA]

Appreciate you sharing brother

[@sebastiannai4381]

awesome lesson, thanks for your humility and giving

[@zekesimmons718]

Bro ya beats are fuegoooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RuslanKD]

Great story. Love seeing you on this platform more.

[@masonridgewell8063]

Ruslan !!!

[@djpriority]

Dope story! Lessons. Salute

[@FromTheHipp]

one of mine almost made the compton album. i was at the studio with them for 2 days and it didnt make it in the end. i was absolutely gutted.

[@dzadigital5613]

your work with Skyzoo was amazing! I rank "Live From The Tape Deck" as one of the best albums ever!

[@_BLACKME]

That is a great advice from Dr Dre , thanks for sharing and congratulations Brother 🎉. God Bless you Both !!!

[@djramonvaldez5753]

I would've been shook if Dre wanted to hear my beats too! If only you had played each beat, turned around to look at him to get a reaction from him and maybe asking for his opinion, you'd probably know and maybe get a sense of it was 👍🏽 or 👎🏾 for him. At any rate, I'm glad he still hooked up with you and used some of your beats! 🔥 Keep doing your thing paré, you're a huge inspiration! ✌🏽🇵🇭

[@ehvway]

Very cool and inspiring story sir! Thank you for sharing!

[@mr.hakawati2154]

Dope! I would have been so devastated.

[@eroero830]

I had a similar story and took it completely the wrong way! Ha! Sent into spiralling depression which left me somewhat isolated. It's nice to hear someone won where I lost!

[@rehtuluv]

This is good info that should help any producer get to the next level.

[@eladreltuc]

Cool story! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this video.

[@iamsoulnutrition]

Growth is essential🔥🔥

[@BobbilBrownzBoogieGales]

I’ve been following your career ever since you worked with akrobatik

[@thekidflames]

He did that to push you, fam. He heard the potential and what it was. That on his phone stuff, looking bored…that was a tactic. That’s his brilliance. And look at you now. What a moment. Thank you for sharing, bro! Incredibly dope story.

[@bulbasewer]

Nah that was Gods tactic thru dre. Dre was just being natural but illmind caught the divine message

[@thekidflames]

@@bulbasewer not mad at this at all. 100% fact. All praises due to The Almighty!

[@americanantagon1st]

The best part of this story is the redemption! The bounce back and the ending made it all worth while

[@bmuhamad]

Got it. Not always a bad thing. To have things that someone doesn't like. Nor even personal. Be brilliant within one's self. Keep moving forward. The universe is moved on,& by frequencies.

[@bpthegreatt]

The album you did with little brother is classic

[@beromabeats]

Thanks for sharing!

[@businessemail232]

felt liked I lived it with you bro!..now i'm gonna hear dre

[@Luther6702]

Awesome

[@Slopfunkdust]

im still grateful that you took me to dre's with you. 2 days in a row. ✊🏾

[@luilovesyou]

that is A1 content we all needed i love the happy ending lol

[@MuayThaiDreadlock]

very cool. thanks for sharing

[@beatzbysanchez]

This is a really good video! Thank you much.

[@jokeymonkey]

What a lesson! We got to hear those beats you played to him maaaan 👀

[@yashareltheilluminated187]

Play us them beats u played dre. Let's us be the judge now

[@itsnotch64]

I think when it comes to Music (and art in general) the goldilocks zone is you want to be different, but not "too different". It's this very narrow middle-ground that you have to find to set yourself apart from the next man. Remember, there are producers and artists on every corner. You can't do the same things and expect to stand-out. Especially among someone who listens to music day-in and day-out.

[@dds369_]

Big up Bloomfield, what up Ill

[@timeTravellin]

Shouts to Dre for not sugarcoating it. We all need that & for the record (no pun) I’ve always liked your sound. Gr8 storytime man.

[@Dreambbeats]

Def glad I watched this. Makes me want to go through my beats and see how I can improve and not sound like everyone else.🤝

[@TLil21]

Love the stories man, keep em coming!

[@overpass2628]

Thank you for sharing that

[@IllMindproducer]

Of course.. more to come!

[@raybeats9074]

Hey you should make a video on what beats you played dre!🔥🔥🔥

[@djcoolcliff]

My uncle Wah Wah Watson said to me when I did a song for Kobe at The Village to always work on your on sound! He heard something in what I did and he encouraged to stay true to what it is that I do! RIP to Melvin Ragin aka Wah Wah Watson!!!!!!

[@fentonajoseph]

My music has ALWAYS been “leftfield” and for a long time it kept me from making much progress in the mainstream music industry. I saw some success but I never became the super producer I envisioned as a kid. Eventually I found my niche in instrumental music production and sync. I just had to be true to myself and make what I enjoy listening to. Eventually, the right people will find you and appreciate your sound. Keep pushing everyone.

[@rbiznezz2]

Dope story… being unique is a valuable attribute. Thankfully, you evolved into a beat legend partially to the advice you got from The GOAT. Salute brethren.

[@teem5945]

Thanks for being humble enough to admit this. We also learn from you.

[@lamontricks1074]

Illmind is crazy on the beats

[@alexlopez-dk4jq]

ANOTHER ILLMIND PRODUCTION

[@ryankowalski3670]

keep working your stuff will be good someday

[@KyleBeatz]

"Yo Im tryna hear some beats." Dre sounding like King Kong

[@Watani_Fahim]

Your beats are 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #respect

[@yusufamir3697]

Wow, that's the experience

[@BrysonPrice]

1:28 love it 😂😂😂

[@AaronLesterMedia]

Talk about being motivated by a GOAT.... What an amazing opportunity you were blessed with.

[@djspree5516]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@buba6367]

Your beats are fire brouuuuuu

[@Xxsopxx]

Getting critiqued and given some life changing advice by a master. Great story!

[@BrandonMeeksMusic]

Dre also didn’t like Regulate when Warren G first played it for him and that song became an anthem when it hit the streets. Our heroes can be flat out wrong. Or just because they aren’t feeling a track for them doesn’t mean the masses won’t vibe with it.

[@Kirollus]

Inspiring story man

[@TeamProU]

super cool

[@mbroderick1984]

I wish I could have a one on one with you. I'm trying to do that but find myself struggling trying to figure it out on my own.

[@IanJamesBeats]

Such an amazing story. Way to turn a “negative” into a positive 💪

[@qwesence1]

Yo Ill-Mind, I don't necessarily think he hated your beats. I think he was trying to push you to be more creative and make better beats.. In which you made better beats, and he was able to use 2 of your beats so he can record on. DOPE!!

[@ericm6633]

Congratulations on your success

[@lonestarrmuzik]

this is a great story bro

[@maestro69hz]

👏🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥