DJ Mustard Breaks Down Kid Ink's "Show Me", talks Kendrick, New Album

www.hardknock.tv Exclusive in-depth interview with producer DJ Mustard. In part 3 Mustard talks to Nick Huff Barili about how he created "Show Me" for Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown, breaking down each element that went into the beat while at the legendary Encore Recording Studios where he records at. DJ Mustard reveals his forthcoming single will feature Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz, plus discusses connecting with Kendrick Lamar for the rapper's new album.
DJ Mustard is undeniably on top of his producer game right now, having multiple hits on the Top 100 for various artists. His sound is definitely in demand, and for an in-depth interview with Hardknock TV the producer breaks down how he created one of his chart-topping hits, Kid Ink's "Show Me" with Chris Brown. He also reveals the title and featured artists of his upcoming single, plus, he says he'll be working on something with Kendrick Lamar for the Black Hippy rapper's new album.
The "Show Me"-producer also details the progress of his expected collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Though he says the track-which is expected to be included on Lamar's next album-has yet be created, Mustard guarantees that the song will be "greatness."
"[Kendrick] told me he wants me to yell on some shit," he says. "You know how I been doing that Fat Man Scoop shit? It's coming. Nobody wants to do that anymore. Nobody wants to have fun. Everyone always wants to be all serious and shit. I'm trying to turn up. I'm trying to have a party. That's what I want to do. I don't know what the outcome of that's gonna be but I know it's gonna be greatness...I know me and Terrace Martin were working on some shit for him, but we didn't do it yet. It's gonna come. It's gonna be hard."
DJ Mustard also questions why Hip Hop deejays feel that the only way to play big festivals is to switch to Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
"I feel like they don't have to do that," he says. "I feel like it's cool because I want to do EDM, too. I think that's dope, but why can't a Hip Hop deejay do that? I can. I know it's possible because I just did it. I just did the Raybans thing, South By Southwest. I'm doing a Brisk Bodega tour. I feel like that's by being a Hip Hop deejay. I don't do any EDM records right now. That's all by being a Hip Hop deejay. Why can't we do [big festivals]? We can. I just feel like they're so quick to jump to EDM, they don't think that we can play our own music. I did a show with my nigga Young Chop before. He don't even deejay! But he can do a show.
"I feel like if people start pressing that line hat we can do whatever we want to do, there will be more influence," Mustard continues. But they just be like, 'Oh, we can't get shows like them because they do EDM.' No. You can bring out the same amount of people. A lot of people like Hip Hop. Everybody don't just like EDM. Make your Hip Hop build up like the EDM. That's no respect for EDM. I got a lot of homies that [are EDM deejays]. Diplo. I met Skrillex before. Cashmere Cat-that's the homie. Disclosure-they hard as fuck. I went to the Horror Fest. That shit changed my life, but it also made me feel like you could just be a Hip Hop deejay and do that, too. I'm actually playing the Horror Fest this year and I'm playing all Hip Hop."
Mustard revealed the title of his forthcoming single, (which is not "Vato" with YG, Jeezy and Que that previously dropped),"It's called "Down On Me" and it's featuring Ty [Dolla $ign] and 2 Chainz. And that shit is a movie." As for when we can expect the track, Mustard says, "Any day. Never know. I might just get crazy one day and just...you know what I'm saying, ain't no preparation for this shit."
The California-native says that he recently learned that he has eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100. He also says that every award show should select him as Producer Of The Year.
"I just read that shit," Mustard says. "We got eight [songs on Billboard's Hot 100] now. We're 8% of your Hot 100. I'm trying to be 10%. I need Producer Of The Year for every award show. Every one. All of them. I think I deserve it. I had an epiphany right now."
Stay tuned next week for part 4 of our conversation with DJ Mustard.
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[@figurezofficial821]

This guy created a whole new wave in hip hop

[@jordan-sp4db]

Mustard on the beat so it’s not nice

[@Official360]

😂 wrong producer. That's Murda Beats. "Murda on the beat so it's not nice"@jordan-sp4db

[@danielxcolonful]

@@jordan-sp4dbthats murda beatz, murda on the beat so its not nice 👍🏽

[@NkateDogg]

Dhz

[@yunggriefOndatrack]

@@danielxcolonful😂😂😂

[@NunyJr]

"Show Me" is probably one of my favorite beats EVER.

[@desertcoliseum]

Robin S - Show me Love (It's the song it's sampled from)

[@NunyJr]

@@desertcoliseum being born in 1992. If you had not told me that, I would’ve never noticed. Thanks. 🙏🏼

[@desertcoliseum]

@@NunyJr There is a whole genre that sounds like this.

[@NunyJr]

@@desertcoliseum yeah. It’s called dance.

[@desertcoliseum]

@@NunyJr don't be a dick

[@robtarry3205]

His tunes are quite recognizable. You actually tell when an artist is using mustard beats

[@Spokanite35]

It also always says Mustard on the beat in all his songs. haha

[@Spokanite35]

haha that's awesome!

[@Bullitthiphop]

True but there's alot of producers you can tell it's them, not always a bad thing. Often artist feel it's a sound. Also most artist's minds are limited sadly and it's hard to shake certain styles and elements

[@JeromeProductions]

Yup

[@dan15lop]

"I forgot his name, that's the homie tho.." Lol

[@lameimpala8426]

Robin Schulz

[@jasongrayson9063]

it's just Robin S Shchulz is a breakthrough from a few years ago

[@DYD001]

ikr?? he most deff aint no hommie bruh u forgot his damn name lol

[@joemamahouse9207]

That's normal hood etiquette lol

[@MandeepGadgetBoy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justiceretrohunter2]

I think its a gift to think in terms of simplicity, which i applaud him for. Making a track that simple and still sound dope is a blessing.

[@x-ra3849]

He made the track but stole the melody. Creating the melody is 80% of production.

[@derrickrendon1762]

X-RA3 and he said it was the other guy who played it and then just adds a clap every 4th note.

[@fraby811]

Gotta respect dj mustards confidence, an you gotta respect he rinning 8% of billboard an they all top 50 hits, tht is a big deal

[@AWUNMATERIAL]

Yeah U gotta admire fatboy(aint missing no snacks) confidence.I might not like all his production,But he has GOT character!

[@bukie]

Its official. I been saying for years that producers are real life magicians. Dude steps into a studio and in 10 mins flat and produces a multimillion dollar record....insane.

[@Justjoel_91]

man. I realllly appreciate seeing producers breakdown beats sound by sound like this! Keep these videos coming, hardknock!

[@AWUNMATERIAL]

He didn't really say how he craft the sounds,this just showed which sounds he used & when? I'ma go watch more about Pharrell in the studio(Genius)

[@Justjoel_91]

I'm talkin bout Hardkock showing off all these producers, not just Mustard. Pharrell ain't even human lol he's too nice with production.

[@AWUNMATERIAL]

TRILL!!!!

[@metasense7032]

DJ Mustard, the type of dude who names his bus "Clapz n shit"

[@patrickmcneill5153]

only producers will get this 😂😂😂

[@Icythot-m6i]

im that type of dude, i also name shit like "Queef bass", "random shit"

[@paulevierneun]

This killed me :DDDD

[@Carlinisalive]

I've done that lmfao

[@prod_vello]

lmao

[@EseChapin23]

That 808 was sounding CRISP through my headphones yo.

[@JordanLucass]

This dude breathes louder then the music

[@erasmomateo]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!

[@jsmoothking6738]

Lmaooooooooooooooooooooo

[@eyezarcmbugi6277]

His 6packs lell it all🤣🤣

[@DrDizfuntion]

i listen to any producers like timberland, pharrell, kanye west, but these new producers steping they game up

[@shygoat185]

DJ Mustard & Young Chop are my all time favourite producers.

[@THEINFAMOUS1011]

You should listen to more producers

[@shygoat185]

These days all I pay attention to in songs are the Instrumentals.. I like 808 Mafia and Boi-Wonda, Producers don't get much recognition so I don't know the names of many..

[@shygoat185]

Boi-1da

[@JamieDAunicorn]

no madlib, 9th wonder, alchemist , doom ,

[@shygoat185]

JamieDAunicorn Never heard of them to be honest..

[@benja303]

All a1 sounds - A1 Clean shiny radio Synth Sound - Hey Chant fills up hella space and gives movement - Other chant for variert - Clean Clap Sound layered with clean snap sound - Clap does transition - Kick - Heavy full a1 808 - Moog attack bass

[@tuffycampbell]

So much respect for DJ Mustard!

[@xitprofilmsx]

ty is so creative he be teaching these guys alot

[@JulianDE24]

*so now it’s snaps and claps*

[@ethanvanderhoff8741]

Props to mustard, people always tryin to make these big complex beats but usually the ones that are simplest are better.

[@TwoThreadsAhead]

There aint exactly much to fucking break down

[@charlieboy9786]

man this boy is weak

[@ExpertBeats]

his open hi hat sounds a lot like a crash...

[@QuisPiss]

+ExpertBeats.com | You Got Lyrics? We Got Beats. Have you ever heard a hi hat in your life?

[@dazedconfuzed6]

+QuisPiss Have you ever heard a real hi-hat in your life? Because the one in question sounds nothing like a hi-hat.

[@kingmolway_1255]

+jeff darnell ever heard of shut the fuck up? You should look into it

[@DZONBeats]

+ExpertBeats.com | You Got Lyrics? We Got Beats. he prolly increased the volume at the begging of the hat to make it sound a bit like a crash

[@johnrodriguez5872]

its sounds like an 808 crash

[@SpidaManeLgNd]

No matter which way you put it, Producing is not easy at all and I give props to any producer in the world famous or not. We all have our own unique creativity no matter the genre of beats we make.

[@Vil.Sauvage]

This interview is timeless... Crazy how K. & mustard had this much anticipation.

[@shabieh2]

love to see a dj still enjoying the song after having heard it so many times!! AWESOMEE!!

[@genghis144]

One of the greats; Made my childhood 💯🫡

[@husamfahad7690]

Oh so thats why hes called DJ Mustard.... Im confused a bit tho, does DJ stand for Dijon?

[@IZzwizZYx]

Really nigga?

[@BrentLarryproduction]

no, but his name is legit Dijon

[@stuartmatthews7286]

+Izzy Hersi lol

[@leongxchx904]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MandeepGadgetBoy]

😂😂💀

[@NajibZafarElbey]

Got damn man Mustard be going in on the beats. It would be a dream to flow over 1 of his tracks. I love hip hop so much. Everytime I think i've heard the best beat ever somebody tops that. Hip hop is the new language. Ppl just dont know the power of music.

[@yungog7402]

A lot of people say that it is easy to make beats. i make them and i can say it isn't easy at all, you need talent. You need talent to sing, you need talent to rap, and also you need talent to make beats. But is true that some people work harder than other, and Dj Mustard have a lot of dope beats.

[@LaTajOfficial]

3:42 didn't know curry had a side job

[@angelomiguelgalang3252]

I can listen to this beat all day

[@Jexore]

Best rapper right now, Kendrick... Best producer right now, Dj Mustard... Obviously shit gonna be hot! 🔥🔥🔥

[@eddyc7500]

mustard is so chilled :D

[@jfraz1992]

a kendrick and mustard record would be crazy lol

[@685Masi]

Not like Us

[@ohayo-pokko9916]

Bro predicted the future , congrats

[@Nggletkelly]

Look at this 😭, ten years later and it went crazy

[@TuMalditaMadre]

If you didn't notice the moment you heard this song that it was sampled from Show Me Love...

[@siatha_lee3793]

7:31 Kendrick Lamar 🔥🔥🔥🔥 say OV HOOOOE

[@MrEOM41]

This dude has been running the radio lately

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Sick beat.. Ink killed it

[@nlee4566]

Ink did not kill it, Chris Brown did!

[@pooneyheat]

I agree with Mustard. He's put in the work and deserve the accolades

[@HQSongzs]

in case y'all wonder what's the preset for the main melody, is called "Bass Organ 2" on XP Bass on Nexus

[@laneonthebeatproducer6136]

Is that in the original nexus 2 catalog?

[@JoeyLuckyBoyNato]

i love this video & idk why

[@brayisme]

he's hip to Cashmere Cat!!! AWESOME

[@terashagans2557]

I just wanna take a nap after hearing him talk.

[@denisecolbert9316]

exactly

[@nxbis]

+Teras Hagans Chill mah boi. Savage.

[@SharonSmith-xw5xy]

Me too….. I swear that uawh shyt is killing me!!

[@user-wm4pr7li3c]

DJ Mustard is one of the inspirations I use for my beats! Check em out if you have time.

[@akhilmnair7324]

This beat still 🔥

[@inFAMOUSBeatsGFx]

So basically it's like a 10 pattern track with the main melody copied from another song. and it got 150million views. Well shid, way to make lemonade! #notHatin

[@MrMakemusicmike]

He's successful because he chooses the right sounds. Think about 80s music...they chose new sounds that were loved. That is a skill in of itself, not even getting to the arrangement yet. There are def better producers out there, but it doesn't matter. He is doing his thing. There will aways be somebody else.

[@Skullkilling]

its 2017 and we still dont have dj mustard x kendrick..

[@Jackadelicka]

THIS AGES GODLY

[@Arkhemz]

for all yall who dont kno why he called DJ Mustard, its bc he always has mustard on his hotdogs hence DJ Mustard. thank me l8r fam

[@llVll4J0RK1LL3R]

Or because his real name is Dijon and everyone called him mustard when he was growing up :)

[@dperry913MusicTracks]

+Derrick Wade Of which he has had many, many in his life.

[@yanzodadon]

I love that part at 3:40 wtf I'm glad they put it in lol

[@Vil.Sauvage]

I come from the future. That collab was crazy...

[@britter5683]

I fucking love this song its like my all time favorite, that bass tho omg i cant get enough of it

[@SkitzoTheBeast]

"the real one is dadudu dun dun, well anyways". Mustard be funny as hell. #LOL

[@justanormaIdud3]

"interpolation if thats how you say it" LOL

[@charlesblythe9527]

7:55 THEY NOT LIKE US

[@michaelmiller1157]

One of the coldest beats sounds that still knocks hard!

[@TheNotoriousKID]

Mustard tried to downplay the fact that the meat on that beat was jacked from that Robin S song

[@Grawlixify]

Mustard doesn't have the ability to get a different sound he won't last long. he'll die off soon

[@LaTajOfficial]

Rocko Still think so?

[@Grawlixify]

SneaksXD every single one of his songs sound the same

[@bomaile]

Enceladus he still ain’t die out yet dumbass

[@KRAWofficial]

PAUSE

[@PacsBack2014]

Fair play to mustard, he's managed to get his own unique style which many producers find it hard to do with trap. He also has chilled mannerisms like biggie hah.

[@KBORN09]

I have to give it to him every beat he makes last 3yrs been bangers he's a great producer got skills plus a lot of artists fucks with Dj Mustard he's all over the radio

[@aimmedia3909]

DJ mustard is an inspiration, the way he makes beats takes the stress out of it.

[@vincentpurnell860]

A lot of examples of the business for the "Show Me" track was short but sweet. Inspiring to hear & see you break things down for that track - nice, nice.... I will now keep my ears to the streets for your work from here on out.

[@likewisebro6213]

that 808 needs to be mixed properly so that it still hits but doesn't overdrive. you can hear it

[@laneonthebeatproducer6136]

It was mixed properly when the song came out, but what do you mean so it doesn’t overdrive ?

[@malavmehta8317]

This guy is a true artist.

[@highasakit3]

Sounds very much like ''dont wanna go home - jason derulo''

[@LJMovieMaker]

They both sample "Show Me Love" by Robin S.

[@Yt2doubleo7]

This is so sick! Love to have this talent

[@RaeganRampaul]

0:30 is my favourite part.

[@bornkxng]

man I like your work it dope for real man

[@bora3658]

GOAT

[@christophers4011]

I endorse mustard! Dope producer

[@klevrah]

bro I been looking for this dude, he makes mad beats!

[@danielotten8563]

So I can be a DJ by pushing buttons on a board? and by adding hey's and snaps and a bass drop to a song? COOL!

[@fallingfromjupiter]

If you can make something people want to hear, they'll listen to it.

[@minkgold3378]

If only if it was that easy!!!! Do u even know what sampling is???

[@garionbush5906]

Sweet baby jesus I love mustard's tracks

[@mrdinjemek]

Proof it's not about real talent anymore but having the right connextionnss!

[@vhitvkv6802]

+Mo Ali it was always

[@KevinThaProducaOFFICIAL]

How does he always get his 808's sounding badass? I'm always trying 2 find some good 808's but they always sound shitty

[@4wSuM]

just mix that shit properly

[@Rellikkk1]

***** its not about the mix lol...if you dont have a super badass 808 sample, mixing is useless, also the key for the 808 matters alot.

[@derrickrendon1762]

learn synthesis and make your own then you eq them or add a filter. There plenty of you tube videos out there.

[@rellzibeatz3829]

That Comes Down To The Mix And Did You See What Massive Subs He Has? They Would Make Any Old 808 Thump!

[@DJGozzi]

try out 808 warfare from kontakt if you don't have kontakt, they'll have the wav samples they are very good for that 808 powerful sound

[@bgetem24]

Dot and DJ Mustard...Greatness

[@JayyJay92]

Mustard got some sugar in his tank fasho.

[@keenanmyers8576]

😭

[@therobotchicken911]

He too cocky... confidence is key but dang.

[@tionnawilliams6485]

Lol I like the way he talk tho

[@justinnguyen3091]

He has good reason. He has top charting tracks and being 8% in the top 100 is damn impressive. You got 1 hit wonders, but nah DJ Mustard has multiple songs up there. He has confidence in his work and that's something you need. He never said he'll crush every other DJ or producer, but he's talking with the right amount of confidence. Now if he had 1 song hit top 100 and he's talking like that than that's reasonable. He gave a great interview and his idea of music is in the right direction. Shit is heading towards EDM, but he believes Hip Hop is still there if you produce some good shit.

[@gamerx-qh9zh]

quality beats on your PC or MAC from the comfort of your own home *sickbeatmaker*.*yolasite*.*com*

[@vincefaulkner6539]

DJ Mustard has very unique beats. I can tell one of Mustard's beats when I hear one.

[@bigbabafranke8131]

Need da classic mustard vibe Back 💯💯💯

[@MEGIDIOT]

yes that's how you pronounce 'interpretation'

[@GWhizzJhangaPakato]

He finna get then 10 chart spots too do what ya do homie lets go

[@Susiofficiel]

amazing PRODUCER

[@TuMalditaMadre]

Is it me, or do all his beats sound exactly the same? Same tempo, same drums, same breaks (if you can even call them that)

[@kingmolway_1255]

Some what, but it's still great music

[@slickmoney031]

that's what makes him Great. he has his own sound and formula

[@BeatJoven]

I just found my tempo (100 bpm) like I'm Dj Mustard Woo!

[@miguelarias2343]

he sampled and ripped off all of robin s hits and made it "his" hits

[@lockupyourdaughters]

well it works

[@donniesack694]

I loved him in the Nutty Professor!

[@MarsheezyuBeezy]

I fuck wit mustard his shit is simple but its working for him

[@topwreckfleece8122]

Dope

[@andraparker9878]

I love dj mustard interviews

[@cookiefornia6340]

he said he thinks he deserves producer of the year from every awards show...my ass. flipping the same 4 pattern beat over and over isn't PRODUCING!!! Harry Fraud, Sledgren, Cardo, 183rd, Brock Berrigan, Dave Free, Statik Selektah, Thelonius Martin are ALL real producers.

[@DJsupasmash2ndChannel]

All those guys were probably just bums who sat on their asses and watched singers record their vocals in the booth. At least DJ Mustard is actually COMPOSING a track!

[@brianwilson4824]

What I wanna Know is how he added the "Mus'ad on the bea' Oh! "

[@KingTxne]

Im mad my nigga Lex Luger dont get love no mo.

[@leo417417]

gfunkclydefrog but mustard has had a summer hit for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 lmao

[@dialloomer]

Mustard on The Beat Heaux!

[@EsEf125]

His shit is super simple, and he doesn't even master his own shit, wtf. Props to him though for his success.

[@BeatJoven]

Most big time producers don't mix or master. They send it to an expert to make it sound top notch.

[@BIG_PASTA]

Rule number 1 of making your own music... if you're mixing it, and you have the loot to get it mastered by someone else, you take that opportunity and send it off to someone you trust. You dont have a fresh sonic perspective/ unbiased opinion of your track after mixing to hear what it needs in the mastering stage.

[@chrisair]

Cool stuff...keep up the good work, Mustard.

[@sirslime1687]

Man that 808 is heavy damn

[@JCOLE95COLEWORLD]

shit look so easy but its not then it is

[@THEINFAMOUS1011]

This is correct

[@spacepod100]

it is when you make beats like him!

[@dominic9803]

that "aye" shit slap!

[@yandibreaux1535]

DJ Mustard is hot right now because his music is serviced primarily to clubs. His beats are basic key strokes and simple drum loops. "Show Me" is mildly impressive but "Side Chick" seems like a watered down copy of the original hit single. I respect his confidence but he comes off a little cocky when nearly all his beats sound recycled.

[@OoOiTzkEv]

the beat for "show me" is from mobin master- "show me love"

[@whosMoxxy]

9 sounds and it's a hit .. I use 40 and can't get a placement at all

[@jamesjeffries665]

Great idea

[@yewmiii]

so rich with so little talent. nice.

[@kaurin3311]

W

[@yewmiii]

W

[@yewmiii]

***** give me equipment and yes. it's not hard to make a beat like that LOL. anyone can do it, even you. i've been learning a lot lately, it's really simple. there's not much magic behind it buddy

[@Carlinisalive]

Trust me making beats that actually sound amazing are difficult. This was just a simplistic beat for simple people.

[@yewmiii]

Antonio it's not difficult. it just takes a lot of time. learning how to do it, and then when that's done, actually executing what you learned. it's not straining or "skillful" it's just a long procedure. you don't have to be special or gifted

[@DJdecoder]

This video reminds me of something but I don't know what it is