The Making Of Drake's "Blem" With T-Minus | Deconstructed

It’s been a minute since T-Minus was “making beats” but the elusive producer recently popped up on Drake’s More Life album with co-production on “Sacrifices” and solo credits on “Blem.” The two have worked together in the past on a slew of hits like “The Motto,” “HYFR,” “Make Me Proud,” “Replacement Girl,” and DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One.”
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so true

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Factual info

[@Origamibeats]

Dude got balls having 3 omnispheres open and trying to reopen my project is like catching an abra in pokemon

[@shaanalam3872]

bruh word😂

[@stanleyriley8396]

InstaBlaster...

[@Olujaaaa]

So how much producer making by selling beats online?

[@Astral_Blitz]

I just made a beat with 5 Omnis lol. 😂

[@sergiobeatz]

I feel

[@devd6373]

how people construct beats like this is beyond me. seriously impressive

[@renesupersonic]

making "beats" on FL studio is a joke compared to writing a rock or country song

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Rene Amador stfu hater this isn’t as easy as it may seem

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Rene Amador Ok boomer

[@renesupersonic]

@@Pikachu-qr4yb rock and country are just as relevant.

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

@@renesupersonic I didn't say it wasn't? Just thought you thinking making "beats" is a joke. Yeah making a 4 bar-loop beat with a lame sample is boring but just like any genre there are things of great or shitty quality, including rock and country

[@samswag777]

Drake has a good ear for production.

He does not produce, he has good taste, thats all

[@alejandroserrano7755]

fuck boii 4 life Noah does. He knows what drake might like and he sends it to him.

[@onlybisimusic545]

definitely

[@whoneeditigotit7359]

Worst Producer You a hater lol smh

[@rarecordings5934]

@ Hence your name, he definitely knows production and is involved dummy.

[@MrMrifire]

RESPECT TO T-MINUS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED AND TALENTED MUSIC PRODUCERS OUT THERE

[@victormohlala5756]

I always say this 😥 dude is a legend 👏🏿

[@jonathanwingmusic]

I think this was the best track on Drake's album, and I love the minimalism of the production. That's what makes it great

[@shrineofbeats6447]

Also the chords, melody are super sweet and beautiful

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Lost Kidd Beats dat way

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[@tekisforeign9270]

In they mommas basements lol

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[@RareWave]

Shout out all you producers. Keep grinding!

[@Magestick]

Another proof that simple things are the best when the rapper catches the vibe well. Very inspiring 🙌

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i fucking love the series i'm always hype when i see a video

[@isuckatlife27]

it always blows my mind to hear producers casually saying “whenever I make a beat for Drake”. Imagine having a working relationship with one of the most successful rappers ever

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[@AlanGabrielLopez]

keep doing these type of videos they are the best

[@BeastyBx184]

1. Gyalchester 2. Blem 3. Passionfruit 4. KMT 5. Ice Melts 6. Do Not Disturb 7. Sacrifices 8. Teenage Fever 9. 4422 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My Favs

[@mire_cs]

i'm out here making songs with 3938482726 tracks in FL and his shit has like

[@rudbenrecords7288]

i was just thinking that! like wtff

[@njdon89]

✪ Mire simplicity is always key my g

[@theecarking]

Less is more a lot of the time maine. Not only that, you can probably just mix down a lot of those tracks into a few tracks each. Lol. I have the stems of this rock band I listen to and the producer mixed down the left and right guitar tracks into one bus.

[@melsoro7311]

✪ Mire not really , just once you make it into the industry you can make whatever the fuck you want and people will but it

[@K-Owz]

✪ Mire he's better than you, simple as that

[@TakingShapeCreations]

No matter how you wanna say it, That's a JAMAICAN DANCEHALL BEAT.....

[@emonbrown77]

Facts

[@cinamatrixsent7772]

Ye bro

[@no_id2035]

I 🤔 though the same thing ! Bro lol. . It's good though 💯

[@JB4C89]

Exactly very dancehall!

[@JahEnt111]

blem is a other word we Jamaican say for tobacco ..... example : mix the weed with the blem

[@itsrichie1947]

HIGH GRADE Slangs have different meanings every where lol

[@JahEnt111]

the word blem is from Jamaica every song name on the album is from Jamaica .....

[@itsrichie1947]

HIGH GRADE No youth calm yuhself

[@itsrichie1947]

HIGH GRADE Kartel deh a prison dash weh dat

[@itsrichie1947]

HIGH GRADE The only song dem name Ina the album weh a from Jamaica a Gyalchester and Portland

[@Jens9807]

More videos like this please!!! nobody cares about rappers explaining their songs when they're simple af and we can already look it up on genius

[@ikkemikkel2232]

Yooo, was just bumpin Blem when this video popped up

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hey, that's pretty cancer!

[@MrSMFC1877]

Ronald & Hip Hop ur everywhere man hahaha I fw ur taste

[@CT-mw7fn]

Ur gay u bump drake

[@joshuabetthauser4303]

365 KICKZ you're gay you can't spell. see the relevance between the two? neither do i.

[@sisanda999]

365 KICKZ How does listening to a rapper make one gay?? You're probably insecure about your sexuality......

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Only just discovered this series. I love it already. As a user of Fl Studio for about 8 years now it's awesome to see some of your favorite tracks being made within your favorite DAW

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we need more of these deconstructed videos. these are always so good!!

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[@monseg7693]

I was waiting for him to explain the last 30 seconds in the actual song. When it switches up 😕

[@prodmxllo]

it is a sample of all night long by lionel richie

[@laynebracy]

Monserrat Gomez frank dukes produced that part

[@Rappatiligoe0419]

MikePlayzMC-Minecraft yeah just the vocals are sampled but not the instrumental

[@loganderb]

Monserrat Gomez 40 and frank kicked that part

[@denismvvangi]

I think those are done at the end when all the tracks are complete. This just helps with the sequencing of tracks on the album. not sure who did it though

[@Thearkillian]

I love these videos Genius, gives so much more depth to songs

[@giuliocolliard6017]

“I added a little kick” *kick went in hard af*

[@mrbass093]

crazy how noah 40 made that kick so present throughout the track...

[@emmie7166]

My math teachers name is Mr. Blem😂

[@connorm6777]

damn hes blem fr fr

[@alejandros.9698]

Emanuel L.A he might just say how he feels

[@jorge6624]

he can´t keep it together, forever

[@emmie7166]

TropicalSax 23 😂

[@mylzwrld]

my life is now complete😂

[@ashhossain697]

Who else went and listened to Blem right after this ? 😂

[@benwaveproducer]

One of my favourite producers, very inspiring and motivating!

[@OmoiSenpai]

Remember when you were jamming to this song? Now remember when you were saying that FL Studio sucks ass? Yeah... That's right. You Played Yourself.

[@bigben228]

Justin Omoi dashie

[@Pikachu-qr4yb]

It’s about the creator lol. People can make fire beats in GarageBand if they’re talented

[@ShiraxProductions]

Man, T is such a down to earth guy. I would love to meet this guy, he makes me proud to be a fellow Torontonian

[@davionclark34]

Sometimes I think the producer puts more work into the song than the actual artist.

[@26jori]

seriously one of the best channels on KZbin

[@user-ui3tw8hs5w]

me singing blem: so, move from me when you're extra, MOVE FROM ME WITH THE PASTAAAA

[@NaruNarto]

*PASA

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s !! 😂😂😂

[@michael_ibeh]

i just want to be in a studio and close my eye, do nothing but listen to these producers beats, high end satisfaction

[@snowcatxx87]

Great video 🤑

[@RelentlessCo]

snowcat take your ass back to your side of KZbin , you make meaningless comments on videos that have nothing to do with you to get those " wow snowcat wouldn't expect you to be here " gtfoh

[@Rohan-lh7fe]

Fr3ShPRiNC3 loool yo chill

[@sansishot748]

snowcat dude you like Drake ?

[@willmatic84]

Wud up snow 😋👊

[@Savage_7_99]

"swimming pools and im on one" 4 years later and still🔥🔥

[@andrewwinoto2421]

WHO KEEPS BRINGING MORE I'VE HAD TOO MANY?!

[@HEATONDABEAT]

He's truly is a GENIUS for this one!

[@t.valentino530]

This is the most underrated track! So Dope

[@touchpotential3762]

so good to have u back T Minus, you've been sorely missed

[@teetranada]

this really my favorite song on the album

[@devidext2998]

Love the deconstructing beats series. Thnx guys!!! Awesome.

[@CircleSevenUp]

Anybody else see the irony in "pirate of the carribean" being a title for something Drake used? Lmao

[@hashonthebeat9059]

I appreciate those videos, Genius! Please keep 'em coming.

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Move from me with the pastaaa

[@selectajudge]

So simple but that's the genius of it

[@TreSwayy]

Seem like nobody dig FL12

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Cause Fuck 12

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W 4LIFE

[@tekisforeign9270]

We meet again trev lol

[@tekisforeign9270]

11 sounds better imo

[@bryankelly335]

I made the jump and regret it , bout to go back forreal ..

[@Beatstore]

Good to see T-Minus still making some fire beats!

[@gagangm4999]

I'm feeling that pirate vibe damn🔥

[@gloryandpraisefromkoran6467]

wow this man deadass revealed and explained the whole fl project

[@RaPiDsCoPeZzX]

Saying blem in the UK, or London at least means cigarette xD mostly roll ups

[@jetsu3yahoo]

see these are the real geniuses behind your favorite tracks. love watching these series

[@KYOKU]

yo ppl gonna start making exact remakes

[@thegangsterbishop]

It’s copyrighted

so'?

[@con9790]

Your Channel is incredible , the pop ups are a producer's dream. Thank you

[@starlws]

Blem, aka Controlla the 2nd. -__-

[@ridiculouslyarrogant8384]

Glad to see T-Minus. That "poppin bottles" by TI is still ridiculous! Props

[@bdpchamp]

Can't wait for the making of KMT where it's just a video of drake watching Look at Me lol

[@braydenglenn9907]

Fuck😂😂😂

[@shanika2010]

the instrumental is EVERYTHINGGG

[@5thStreet2009]

that background synth sounds like SALAD FINGERS.

[@DJ_Craigos]

Dope! Love seeing how tracks come together

[@jbroo23_28]

please do the making of "Mask Off" that would be so dope

[@tandylemon3232]

it's already been down. Search up "making of mask off" by imamusicmogul

[@tandylemon3232]

JBroo23 _ *done

[@gordxn7802]

Glad to see he's back

[@BeastModeDelo]

Love this song surprised they picked this one off the album

[@aliyahrants5092]

YES I'm so glad you guys did this. Blem is my favorite song on More Life. 🙌🏾

[@live3dpromotions612]

t minus has returned

[@deltahbeats]

This dude a legend, he made all the old hits

[@mavericksfan4life191]

Don't switch on me I got big plans

[@Airospvce]

I didn't realize how deep I was in the FL studio life until I watched this video.

[@SantiagoGonzalez-ug7sw]

People get mad at Drake for not "making" his own beats. Lmao. The dude credits all these dudes. It's not like he's stealing.

[@Jsmoove8k]

Santiago Gonzalez this statement makes no sense ... at all ... producers are producers for a reason

[@SantiagoGonzalez-ug7sw]

King$upreme Exactly, it doesn't make sense.

[@ficokr1673]

Never seen someone get pissed at drake because he doesn't make his own beats. They get pissed be of the style/ culture his beats and words steal from

[@CT-mw7fn]

No one gets mad a drake for not making beats we just get mad at him for stealing bars from Quentin stealing style from mo-g and bringing Toronto gang rappers on tour so he could look gang himself such as Pressa and smoke dawg but u prolly don't know any of these guys cuz u a bitch who only listens to mainstream music he also stole xxx's flow and look at his clothing line he copied bape and has a hoodie that looks awfully similar to the north face x supreme collab lol this guy cannot think of anything on his own

[@SantiagoGonzalez-ug7sw]

Don't know where you guys have been. Y'all think I'm stupid for saying it but I'm not the one saying it I'm just pointing it out because it's such a stupid statement.

[@feralvein]

Super chill down to earth dude

[@stebtam]

That laptop has some beef

[@svetlananikitina9317]

really like this song. it brings me such a different vibe.

[@kennypizano2372]

It's an ovo ting aye

[@kanyewest170]

I was just listening to this song, my favorite from More Life.

[@imackswell1]

Was he insinuating drake is a pirate of the Caribbean? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@greezyM4X]

max kemnitzer THIS comment is too intelligent, shame no one one got it fam. Big ups

[@OfficialP12INCE]

i got it lol

[@1000aaronaaronaaron]

bruh he pirates everybody but he definitely is pirating the Caribbean now. he's a shameful person

[@imackswell1]

Relax it was a joke bro and how is it shameful to pull from different aspects of your life to influence you music. Clearly you have never created art

[@imackswell1]

m4xw311 mzk Max's think alike bro

[@roms3]

T-Minus needs to create more beats. He's so overlooked.

[@oldoldold777]

Do Teenage Fever next

[@tworzy]

YAAASSS

[@patrickla6452]

i’m from the distant year of 2020. they did in fact do a teenage fever one

[@YUNGSHADOWBEATS]

One of the most slept on producers. FR

[@PS3Sk8er4life100]

I wanna see the Making of "KMT" deconstructed :)

[@aFedosov]

Damn, you guys didn't cover the end beat change. I was kind of hyped for that

[@Breezy_Kay]

This Original beat hits different

[@DreamBeatsBakery]

T-minus the hardest in the game rn he done produced some insane bangers

[@xsm99843]

She Will The Motto Swimming Pools I'm On One Champion Underground Kings We'll Be Fine Sacrifices Poppin Bottles Moment 4 Life T-Minus is a legend

[@itsashleetho]

You gotta bless us with the 'Sacrifices' deconstruction next, Genius!

[@mixtapestv]

Blem is yet another Jamaican word Drake uses.

[@Mhcity1]

Mixtape TV jus off yourself bro that's Toronto slang blem means high lmfao what a goof

[@Mhcity1]

Chief Wanga it's diff meaning u fucking goof

[@mixtapestv]

Stop it, all T.Dot slang comes from the Caribbean, the same way it is in the UK. C'mon, man started the song with "Unruly...maddas," this whole song Dancehall inspired, come on boss. Change the meaning all you want, the origin remains the same. UP!

[@sjappiyah4071]

Toronto slang is a mixture of lots of cultures, Jamaica Caribbean/ West Africa/ u.s slang and especially SOMALIA. Don’t Blame Drake for “stealing “ these words, blame The tdot, walahi all manz here say blen

[@dubemmba9602]

A lot of people hate more than they think

[@TwoThreadsAhead]

For my Canada G's, In the UK we sometime call cigs/squares ' A Blem ' Eg: " Ay fam, You got a blem ? Man needs to roll a zoot "

[@11ivvvv]

They should do the making of KMT lol

[@episodefree6581]

The sonic sample 😂

[@lovesausa1477]

"so yeah man i was just listening to that kid..i think his name is XTentacion or some and yeah man i was so inspired" lol

[@YJbeats]

Love Sausa 😂😂

[@AdelAli0]

You know how long I've been waiting for a T Minus beat video????!! 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@darioleone2712]

He doesnt put anything on the master? Looks like its redlining like crazy. Weird, but overall hes a dope producer.

[@youngwhack]

he probably doesnt even know how to mix just sends it to someone else to mix/master for him

[@ianlangille558]

Love this series. Never stop!

[@bbman1912]

Blem means a ciggarette in London boii

[@ph0kused]

damn I havent seen Tminus since "We on one" - That goes down as one of the beats that made me get into producing.

[@ratatootie-_-3062]

No that's not how u did it. Stop lying. You sampled that robot song mr krabs requested on the radio.

[@mikemaldonado9960]

this beat sounds like im swimming underwater, love it

[@Isaac2.]

Isn't that a gaming laptop, I forgot what type of brand it is🤔

[@zachquietdwn]

isaac huerta razer

[@djmkja]

Metabox

[@ayetreyyy]

Alienware