How Dr. Dre Revived His Career (With Eminem's Help)

[@NavieD]

I have goofed up in this video. Guilty Conscience is a sample. Please forgive me!

[@muziczka4416]

Damn, I didn't know this version from the video with "these voices, these voices..."

[@clos4140]

How do you ignore his name being on Epstein Island Celeb list? not too mention Haley was his plus one. 😂

[@PlasticLamp]

He wasnt my guy :skull: @@clos4140

[@jrobbin24]

Go home pigs by Ronald Stein from that movie where that guy was like “Why haven’t you learned anything!!”

[@DJMYSTERYYGC]

All good mistakes happen you have an incredible talent with the music.. I have the ear for sure example I know 2Pac "Pain" & Sauce Money section 53 row 78 are the same sample "Living Inside Your Love"

[@ruqone]

That Chappelle skit is goated.

[@NavieD]

Hahah never would have thought that would show up in one of my videos

[@TheScondComming]

No its racist

[@Mimir3710]

​@@TheScondCommingok. And?

[@user-sl8pq2qq8t]

@@TheScondCommingyou’re racist

[@RCX_Sco1]

​@@user-sl8pq2qq8tyou're racist

[@The_paradox_of_Youth]

Brilliant analysis my friend. I can't believe how much insight and information you were able to cram in such a short video. Of course it wouldn't matter how much information you crammed in there if it wasn't easily understood. Excellent pacing, breakdowns and tutelage. If you have an editor they deserve some recognition as well. Cheers friend. Respect 👊

[@NavieD]

My editor is a legend for sure. But thank you overall my friend

[@ghidrah76]

Everyone forgets Marshall’s earlier stuff with Bassmint Productions songs.. it’s amazing to hear pre infinite music. He’s been around a very very long time

[@zimriel]

it's not that i 'forgot', it's that before youtube i couldn't ever find any of that stuff. "that stuff with rawkus", "that underground stuff with skam" - wut?

[@turtleanton6539]

​@@zimrielit was on kaaza

[@AladeenMusic]

To an extent the Bass Brothers who run Bassmint (especially Jeff Bass) continued to be a frequent collaborator producing with Eminem throughout his albums even after being signed with Dre (Slim Shady LP, MMLP, Eminem Show, Encore and Relapse)

[@coldbumby]

Great video you have one of the coolest production channels, I love how you highlight real life music industry beats and break them down into a digestible lessons. Things like Dre flipping the panning on the percussion in a loop is so small but it makes me think more about small details that keep a song sounding fresh even if the listener doesn’t notice

[@abbadonproductioninc]

What you pointed out is things I've never paid attention to. Yet again, spot on 💯👌🏾

[@tzodearf2596]

Those gate and channel flipping examples are great ideas.

[@dnbsoldier7259]

With software like RipX and now with Stems on Akai products, those techniques aren't necessary.

[@waxx_payne9104]

I trip out that some of Eminem’s biggest songs were produced by himself like” without me “ or “renegade”

[@tobimontana61]

The whole Eminem show including till I collapse, lose yourself…

[@zimriel]

He learnt from the master. Although in due fairness to Denaun Porter, I thought "Infinite" was good.

[@jrobbin24]

He has collaborators that play the instruments but I agree his production was great for a while

[@nomamessoycarlos1673]

Bass brothers are the reall masters, they play instruments and drums for eminem, he just selects and co produces

[@jacobconcannon4677]

and he produced smack that (akon and his song)

[@jrobbin24]

The sample that Eminem used for my name is is called I got the… by Lalo Siffre And was also the sample for Jay-Z’s streets is watching. Like if you listen to the original track you can clearly identify the parts that were taken for each beat

[@SwishMajor]

You are the only tutorial channel that matters

[@NavieD]

🙂 Your kind words mean a lot my friend

[@no1semach1ne]

Big facts

[@joemomma6317]

Cap

[@sixsense6161]

Not the only but he is up there 🔥

[@reeferking7103]

Denaun And The Bass Bros Produced Infinite‼️ 🐐's

[@jrobbin24]

Everything Eminem did with the bass brothers was incredible they were like the Kevin Rooney to his Mike Tyson

[@yxtsama]

Bass Brother's work on Slim Shady EP and LP was great, I think they're under appreciated

[@duc3r_prod]

Nice man, i was waiting for you to review Eminem and Dre work, the guys really made the Diference, and for whenever says that its hard to make something new nowadays i think there is still space to create something not made already 👌🏽

[@Ramses11-e8d]

Dr. Dre and Eminem one of the most dynamic duo in rap history no doubt.

[@dablackink5484]

Back then when an artist has their sounds. You instantly knew who produced and wrote those songs.

[@ARose47]

It's also worth noting that Dre started using the guitar A LOT during this time period (97-03) not just for Eminem's music but also for Snoop, King Tee and Dre's own 2001, even in In Da Club with the bass guitar

[@dumbledee]

Dre already made a lot of beats with guitars, Stan the Guitar Man is literally credited on NWA and DOC albums. Natural Born Killaz? We’re All In The Same Gang? 100 Miles & Runnin? Etc etc

[@zimriel]

Bass guitar has always been a feature of funk and is not considered "electric guitar" in ChappelleWorld

[@olliwest7341]

​@@dumbledee "They" will ALWAYS steal credit.... Always.

[@johnnytrash2839]

I became a hip hop head in '98, my senior year in high school. I grew up a indie / punk rock kid, and I remember thinking that the beat for My Name Is sounded unlike anything else I had heard in rap. 25 (!) years later and it still stands alone. This video does a great job of digging into why that is.

[@pseudonimMusic]

Love the content and appreciate you man. Lots of unique style to the editing, honest tips and genuine passion. Big ups from Israel, keep it up.

[@HewittH]

Thank you for sharing this. Gives me some things to think about!

[@dbothebeatman4191]

Great job. This is a whole series. The _____ formula behind ______ success.

[@tellnicklegit]

maaaaaan this was craazy good! i was willing to sot thru an hour vid of this! great job bro!

[@Made_In_Heaven88]

Man this was gold 👍 I kinda wanted you to keep going and really analyze every song lol and what made both of those LP's so good back then I used to obsessively study what Dre did on Eminem's albums by pulling my headphones out halfway to hear the instrumental minus the drums and it only got better by The Eminem show when Eminem himself started producing he'd get heavy into using strings and other ethnic sounding instruments, you should do a follow up video on his song Superman such a well priduced track that one

[@DONPTV]

Your breakdowns are GOAT'd, love your channel, learn a lot as well. Thank you :)

[@Goatchild90]

I've said it before and I'lll say it again, Dr. Dre is a musical genius

[@kamikazedepewish6969]

he graduated medical school

[@ericapm9120]

This malarkey was informative. Thanks for ur critique.

[@Navy.Sawdate]

Been waiting on a vid. that included Dr. Dre...nice

[@NavieD]

Maybe I will do more in the future. But god damn is his music hard to replicate

[@Navy.Sawdate]

I know right. It's what makes us even more passionate as fans and producers.

[@TheBradleyBliss]

I had no idea Em might’ve pulled me in by guitars lol. I certainly enjoyed the guitars at the end of songs like Marshall Mathers. I loved this breakdown of production and perhaps it’s because this video was production focused, but there is a gap here between Infinite and My Name Is. Em reinvented his style before meeting Dre which certainly helped and the beats improved with the Bass Bros (who probably handled most production on the first 2-3 albums). But the Dre and Eminem combination definitely made an impact. Even with vocals and delivery, I think it was Dre to tell Em to start yelling on the beat on Role Model. Dre probably also had a hand in improving and reworking the beats or mixing from the Slim Shady EP (like if I had and Just don’t give a fuck)

[@NavieD]

Yeah from what I read, in that time is when Eminem invented the "Slim Shady" persona, because he was so mad about never being recognized.

[@LiLSCRIBE]

I'm glad someone points out the Role of the Bass Brothers. And to be honest, i wish Em would work with them again. Those beats were all fire! I mean that "I'm back" bassline is so addictive and badass....

[@shaun7057]

Bro the way you put together your breakdowns is amazing and provided me with so much information that I otherwise would have never known!!! Thank you and I subbed and look forward to watching all of your videos

[@Messiah_Black]

Honestly, I think the secret to Em’s success was he came out at just the right time, with his brand of humor. That campy sarcasm was pretty popular at the time, with acts like Blink 182, Tom Green & The Bloodhound Gang. And you had a lot of white artists dipping their toe into the “rap rock” genre, so there was already that prebuilt white fan base that listened to “rap.” Only most of these acts weren’t very good “rappers.” Em, to his credit was more “authentic”, and actually had roots within the underground scene.

[@maliekcarpenter6512]

I've always had love 4 dre's production 4rom the 90's-early 2000's era man

[@tur-nips]

4real

[@Trevor7]

Dr Dre beats be nice 🔥

[@NavieD]

That is true

[@idesel]

There is just something magical about those beats. Dre's a 🐐

[@leanhoven]

The title had nothing to do with the video. I thought ut would be about Ekinems Production

[@zeninvites3209]

Infinite is the only Eminem album that I keep revisiting. The vibe of it is just crazyyy

[@kamalRapper-dh2ci]

Just notice first song was infinite...... N really he's going on like... He not eated yet

[@bknighty28]

Infinite is so freakingh good idc what anyone says. I'm 27 and finding that song back in high school was like opening a whole world of discovery to me.

[@fr1zl]

Marky and Jeff Bass from Web were not only responsible for the SSLP but also the entire 8 Mile soundtrack.

[@fr1zl]

So Dre is good at finding talent, Scott Storch, Eminem. None of those beats were Dre really, he just has an ear for good shit.

[@nebstaism]

Guilty conscience is an interpolation of pigs go home by Ronald stein

[@ShenLong00000]

WOW you really know music plus the how to make IT 😮... I'm amazed by your knowledge about the vst and .. that's it 🙏

[@communionhiphop]

guilty conscience was a sample though.

[@NavieD]

Welp. I goofed up. You're right.

[@RaoufBeats]

The producer breakdown series is so goated 🐐

[@jayharrison9617]

Eminem was the First white rapper who didn't try to act black. He just told his story. He created Emo Rap. It resonated with white Suburbia. The sound definitely catered to the Suburbs. Big ups to Dr. Dre for making that decision.

[@zimriel]

Makes sense. The earlier pre-Dre stuff was underground stuff for lower-caste whites and fringe blacks (not gangstas), and didn't get out of that... er, ghetto because who wants to identify with a loser? Dre suburbanised the sound, is what I'm hearing you say, and if it is, then I agree with you

[@Michaelrandoms]

He called it acid rap

[@JonquilAnderson]

Blessup Navie...dope vid I remember when A called me and said he was signed to Dr. dre, when he let me hear Firm biz remix i was like nah a team...and EM was on it and im like lyrical fitness all on one track...but a super group at that time with a super producer but it never was what folk expectations was at that time....but after Dre and Em took off "firm flop" line

[@nekotiq]

The reason for the guitars is the musicians Dr Dre signed and used as well as Eminems influence of Punk Rock, which he mentions a lot in his songs.

[@danihell8526]

you should make eminem type beats! good work🔥

[@mlolozilethemovement5935]

I love how you break down music, piece by piece

[@Hipsterhandyman]

You overlooked how the mtv video “ hi my name is” blew up the cd. The visuals

[@stellarose5630]

Loved it they are both so awesome..thanks for breaking it all down so cool!

[@RCX_Sco1]

There is basically no videos on Dre or Em's production. Thank you, Navie💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Its also important to note that Eminem is a big fan of rock and rock inspired hip hop such as Run DMC

[@zimriel]

There's some Beasties influence as well, like in Biterphobia and other work he did with DJs like (especially) Butteh Fingaz.

[@ИапГоревич]

Early nu-metal and rap got along pretty well (I am not an expert at this topic)

[@RCX_Sco1]

@@ИапГоревич the swung drums and heavy bass lines are akin to each genre. Eminem was also in a Korn music video before he was famous. So I'd like to imagine so

[@ИапГоревич]

@@RCX_Sco1 Omg, that's the fire fact! Thank you for your answer! :D

[@CiCSkitzzee]

Great video man... any way i can request a video on some of the sounds that came out of the Bay Area in 2006? The hyphy movement has some amazing beats.. Traxamillion would be a good place to start

[@BenjiDarius]

One thing that I gotta mention during the Guilty Conscience beat that i wish you would've talked about, whenever Dr. Dre started the song off, the piano sample from Pigs Go Home is there. But the moment Eminem starts the second verse, the piano sample gets flipped to an electric guitar.

[@YomiAderin]

Excellent video! I would maybe add that the zany nature of the beats may have contributed to Eminem's popularity. Over traditional production, the colorful nature of his lyricism was lost. With songs like Role Model and Guilty Conscience, there are "silly" and out of place elements to the beats that emphasized the over the top content of his songwriting.

[@Shifftee]

Yooo’, shoutout for mentioning Lord Finesse, I thought I was the only one who was linking tambourine patterns with his production 😂 You a real hip hop head!

[@BrettShadow]

John Mayer lowkey went from bubble gum pop to in the convo for the GOAT guitarist

[@4rl0ng]

Such a great analysis. Insanely good.

[@pmiskovic]

Funny enough I love that Firm album. It’s raw.

[@jtizzo7435]

Good stuff sir !

[@NavieD]

Thank you cool dude

[@andrewmathibe6682]

Soon as bro said "tambourine" my mind went straight to its current obsession "Tambourine Man" by the legendary Bob Dylan 😭😭

[@daniel_dumile]

Honestly that first one sounds like an accident playing with knobs that sounded cool that he went with. But the intentional / guitar story sounds more cool tho

[@daniel_dumile]

Generally though guitars definitely played a role. Dre had lots of real musicians in the studio

[@exelbeats]

2:33 I personally liked The Firm album

[@douggie4665]

Couldn't understand why it was considered a flop. There were some really good beats in there.

[@krishivvyas2948]

Firm biz and phone tap are bangers

[@DThompson55]

Brilliant as always!

[@mackmcklane4619]

Facts Dr. Dre is one of the greatest who ever did it.-That electric guitar 🎸 for sure 🫡✨🥂✨

[@jussiniemi9560]

never knew the original that My name is beat is sampled from. And it is basically just that sample. The original is great too! Never heard of Labi Siffre before.

[@yxtsama]

You are correct in a lot of ways but still, Slim Shady EP came out before Eminem worked with Dre. Which used a really different sound from Infinite and showed us, even though not this much, Eminem would still likely to succeed without Dre

[@MrSpragooe]

That was a great video!

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

Aftermath was putting out straight doo doo before Dre signed Em.

[@chcamporezi]

Shady wasn't violent only, he was Bugs Bunny between gangstas and Dre (Jeff Bass first) made the production that fits it. A lot of SSLP bars was bited of Big L, but the funny and passionated voice/delivery was the main difference.

[@luakspudaus8016]

Buenísimo! Cuando harás el video de trip hop ?

[@delanoarts3703]

Broke it down perfectly I would agree people don't get how much the subconscious plays a roll in why they like music a great example is this song most people had no idea why they liked it are why it sounded familiar and it was as simple as making the track sound like guitar in way but the listener obviously had no idea that it did sound like guitar at all but the subconscious picked it up for the average music fan they really dont no why one thing sounds better then anorther its all in the subconscious like being a little out of tune all the average listeners would know its a little off but no clue what is off tiny things that appeal to the subconscious that can make a song a huge hit are totally flop its a well known fact in the industry and this tiny example explains those small things perfectly

[@lukeperkins6019]

You should do a breakdown of Eminem production

[@doxdos98]

Another banger! 🤙🏽

[@robertgorham2985]

I thought Dre found Eminem on Any Man on Soundbombing 2 definitely could've been wrong

[@citizencain01]

No, Em had already signed with Dre and dropped The Slim Shady LP before Soundbombing 2 dropped. Dre discovered Em by finding his demo CD (The Slim Shady EP) on the floor of Jimmy Iovine's garage. Dre was intrigued by the cover art and happened to take a listen. The rest is history...

[@jaideveremy4371]

Can you make a 40 (Drake's producer) tutorial next

[@Nanee_Chower_28]

Change the background in the thumbnail , but good video bro

[@Kanyewestbiggestfan123]

That background has always been in his thumbnails

[@NavieD]

Nah

[@Prod_Venny]

ion like the white background either I prefer the old piano roll background he used to have

[@MezikeEllzy-or8sh]

U hit it off the right way

[@rar3lotus]

“Some will Disagree”???? LMAOO Eminem is UNIVERSALLY a goat and I’m in my early 20s 😂I was like 5 when he was in his prime

[@zimriel]

hey hey hey Benzino will have you know that Em is a culture vulture and will be moving on to his big pop or rock career any minute now. he's been predicting for two decades now so he's an authority also he'll strike your account if you say differently

[@Handler22134a]

Dude, do Three 6 mafia Mystic Stylez man. I would love to see the breakdown of it.

[@justastartup0417]

Goated bro, I know you never say any tomfoolery

[@stumpLLC]

Can u do one on Tyler 🙃

[@Kanyewestbiggestfan123]

YES, please do one on Tyler navie

[@NavieD]

I actually have a Tyler video privated on my channel from like 2 years ago. I dunno why I never released it

[@stumpLLC]

@@NavieD RELEASE IT PLEASE

[@Stephan2P]

That was a nice breakdown.

[@matiasvanderstoop-castillo7202]

Very informative 👍

[@MvnStn]

Great breakdown as always and it sparked an idea and perhaps a suggestion. Have you done a video on G Funk as a whole? Maybe notating a few major players and their hits and breakdowns of said hits? Personally, I love the whole G Funk sound. I was just listening to Warren G and them last night at work lol RIP Nate Dogg! Thanks, Navie! Cheers.

[@MvnStn]

Also, congrats on 250k subscribers! Sheeeesh!

[@troybowen3024]

How Come You Never Did Anything On Master P Producers Beats By The Pound l Think They Deserve The Credit And Recognition

[@jonrobbin170]

In time maybe

[@JBeats111]

Your a genius for this video

[@keejay12]

Malarkey 😎

[@ginaj617]

Great video 💯

[@jonrobbin170]

I’m surprised you did not bring up the Ronald Stein case in reference to guilty conscience

[@jarackObiden]

This is that 🔥 my guy 🤘🏼

[@ALF3000]

His beats go so much punch ngl

[@Will-bn9km]

You should make a video about Eminem’s own production and how that helped his early career

[@mubafaw]

Great analysis!!!!!

[@SManSmith73]

When l first heard Eminem, l didn't realise he was white. It was bars and beats that were dope. Even in 2024. Eminem is still dope!! 😊👊🏾🔥🐐

[@darkskinwhite]

Role Model isn't Dre. They had that song before he ever met Dre. Gotta give Jeff Bass his due.

[@zimriel]

That's the thing, Eminem already had a collection of work and a fanbase in Detroit (not just whites). Hence why it made sense he was already warning fans not to do what he rapped about

[@MoliSuper]

Very nice video! However, the sample is a Rhodes piano, not an organ.

[@RUSSIAN_SPY_INC]

your a genius yo

[@colbyisart]

I personally liked the firm album. 🤷🏽💜✌🏼

[@256Kaku]

The intro💣🔥

[@mixmastercj100]

Man, Infinite might be my favorite album of his. Not a skippable song on there, super raw, a piece of history. Just show how great hungry artists can be! That said, My Name Is, and the entire Slim Shady LP (and EP) changed my life; had me hooked since I was small. Great breakdown as always Navie!

[@juggaleaux]

Great video sir

[@ordero1255]

Amazing!

[@lezmez-qk2bb]

We need more Eminem videos from you

[@bigboss-qv7pe]

Did you come up yourself with the guitar being an important aspect? Interesting video, thanks.

[@evilldagenius8502]

I think Em learned alot from Dre coz from Eminem Show Onward he had Luis Resto who's absolutely sick with Electric but also other stuff