J Dilla Inspired Techniques 7

[@djprominent]

dilla was known to play his drums all the way thru a track opposed to just a 4 bar loop and the notes on the upbeat are similair to ghost notes, dilla wanted that live drummer feel. dope video.

[@Verysickbeats]

+dj prominent yessir and thanks for the comment

[@djprominent]

+Verysickbeats no doubt keep doing what you do. positive man.

[@lacrusnaps]

dj prominent that’s that slum funk

[@SpinSurgery]

That's a for real helpful tip right there man. Explains how it sounded so natural n humanized. anybody know If Dilla played drums like Questlove? Wonderin what inspired his loose sound when the rest of the industry was pushing quantize as the standard rule n he knew to toss that shit out lol

[@randomjakey3931]

@@SpinSurgery actually it was the other way around. Dillas loose drum style made Questlove change how he would drum.

[@KO-iq2kv]

I would like a full album with Dilla & Nas. It'd be such a dope combination

[@EmceeRad]

OH this is a really good one

[@gorillabeats8040]

This one of the best music ideas

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

you seem like such a happy dude.

[@Verysickbeats]

+Jeremy Koffarnus its healthier trust me LOL

[@str8frmthacr8]

love, peace and positivity!

[@smellymala3103]

I’ll watch that video too, haha.

[@ohpdrdice]

That's the other thing I like about bruh.

[@PenpalSeff]

I'd love a Roc Marciano and Dilla album. He's too smooth man

[@da1onlynickvicious]

+PRLYZ fuck yeah

[@OBZRV82]

+PRLYZ True Indeed..

[@Skedoosh99]

PRLYZ you ever heard of a guy named loopwhole beats? He has a few joints with him its worth a Look

[@Eddsucks]

He did work w him on the biggie joint

[@djbloodshot]

Busta said it took him months to write still shining. Because he had to finesse the flow for every single loop because the drum pattern changed every time

[@Verysickbeats]

+Chris MacLean wow didn't know that but it makes perfect sense when u listen to how in sync his flow is with the beat

[@OffTheHizzle]

@@Verysickbeats kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2W0mqGwr56qb9k here's the bit about Busta on Still Shining

[@khylesalis4505]

dilla x earl sweatshirt

[@Chiefsanchez956]

khyle salis exactly what I was Fucking sayinn!!

[@hazybeatz1327]

@Max OG yea but tyler only likes rapping on his own production

[@TEAMAGEPRODUCTIONS]

YESSSS

[@ethos762]

@Max OG tyler made that tho lmao

[@OhVicanne]

Oh fuck yeah please

[@Juiceish1]

I would want dilla to work with rapsody

[@TheMWGriffin]

That would be awesome

[@williammosley6327]

@Jean Dames j dilla and noname

[@HomageBeats]

Kendrick all the way.. that would be way too dope.

[@47AdriRamiAKAETHG]

Kendrick rapped on the Players Beat before he really started gaining traction

[@madebybroovy]

Kendrick was rapping on dilla's beats on his training day mixtape, would be even dope if he was alive to collab with k dot in the future

[@EmceeRad]

second this

[@lavishdeluna6099]

I love videos where you actually develop a beat, on-camera, using the technique that you're describing. It's great to see the way that an artist works and adds some context to what you're saying. Peace!

[@Verysickbeats]

+Lavish Deluna (LIES LAVISH) my pleasure and peace!

[@williameggly145]

This channel is so sick. I always thought dillas crazy drums, especially his kick patterns, were the greatest but these videos make me love them even more

[@Verysickbeats]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesrobinson529]

Very informative tutorial! I'm enjoying all of your Dilla inspired techniques videos!!! What my ear is hearing, is a fairly constant snare/clap & hhat, but what's contributing to the overall funk/feel, is the kick. The kick is what has the very 'free' feel, and lends the beat it's J Dilla signature.

[@Verysickbeats]

thanks for stopping by and nice insight bro

[@bloopwars9977]

I swear i could loop and listen to the bar at 1.39 for hours...beautiful programming...

[@Verysickbeats]

+Yoël Lind-Ruos right!!

[@willa5551]

oh shit! this channel is GOLD! gonna binge watch these tonight! thanks!

[@Verysickbeats]

Thanks bro!

[@finfirun]

Like I am doing now. :D Great channel. Interesting stuff on point.

[@manicpanic9391]

I feel like Big L/JDilla collab would've been amazing. Rip to both of them, they both died too early and were masters of their respective crafts.

[@Eddsucks]

Dilla remixed a big L tune

[@seanmccune2517]

Dilla and steez collab would be v nice

[@deademcee]

RIP to real ones

[@Deep4kinThoughts]

How could u not love this guy ? Thank you !

[@Verysickbeats]

my pleasure

[@Deep4kinThoughts]

@@Verysickbeats yo J i gotta Mpc 2500 and i got a new 16gb cf card san disk . But when i try to format it my mpc 2500 freezes do u know why? Is it too much for mpc 2500?

[@alcoe3809]

Let's be honest, you could put anyone on a JD beat and it'll be a jam

[@SilvaFoxMC]

Rakim indeed as far as MC. If you talking singer, I'd say the female of the group "Groove Theory." She has a voice and swag over beats that was truly ill and underrated in my opinion. Great video as usual my dude.

[@Verysickbeats]

much thanks and i agree with you

[@drog7726]

I need people like you in my life, such good energy man, keep doing you please

[@Verysickbeats]

+dro G thanks for stoppiing by!

[@Man0rMachine]

Just want to say that even I'm more then experienced with makin beats it's always nice to be reminded of some fundamentals. Your videos always inspire me thanks.

[@Verysickbeats]

I appreciate that!

[@LENOVOPRODUCER]

DILLA and Sean Price on an album called The Price of a Donut... Damn ! Rip to these greats. LNP

[@Verysickbeats]

+LENOVOPRODUCER haha NICE!

[@kangolsublife5296]

Dilla and Rakim YES! That would have been dope. Madlib is still with us and needs to get this done asap

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@kangolsublife5296]

@@Verysickbeats Salute to you bruh hey do you critique beats for people? I have a ton of Ideas, but feel I need some polishing. The sequencer in Reason drives me crazy sometimes

[@ArbusBeats]

Singer Amy Winehouse, rapper Kendrick

[@miguel5652]

Percy Miracle ! A nice rnb joint

[@michaelschwartz4718]

I'd love to see a J Dilla x Knxwledge collab

[@LuminorBeats]

J Dilla and Nujabes. Gives me chills just to think about it.

[@bodhim4353]

+Luminoir They're making beats 'upstairs' right now.

[@shikamaru831]

+Daniel M J. Dilla and Nujabes on the beat. Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole on mic. Now that gives me chills!

[@gm4491]

I gotta say 9th wonder I wanna see them two collab on something beautiful...that would be dope.

[@DigitalPiratesCamp]

Great channel really healpful , thanks bro , keep up the good work !

[@Verysickbeats]

thanks and my pleasure

[@tecknowledjee6933]

If only Nujabes and J Dilla were alive today. That would've been fuckin awesome.

[@station2station544]

3:05 Syncopation: a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the off-beat or weak beat.

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@alexmosley1513]

I would love to hear Dilla and MY GUY phon tigga!! 🔥✊

[@ImpureDarkness]

Couldn't be more right about Rakim would be perfect, And thank you for your videos! I just started using and MPC and your videos have really helped me starting out.

[@Verysickbeats]

salute and my pleasure

[@MRYEMAN]

Dilla X Big L RIP

[@drillgirl718]

MRYEMAN for sure

[@mannyroach1]

MRYEMAN maaaaaaan

[@wellfedstarvingartist]

This one

[@nellymack4155]

so far i watched 2 videos and i gained so much knowledge within those videos. good looks my G!

[@Verysickbeats]

my pleasure

[@bogdanstanciu8163]

Isaiah Rashad x J Dilla

[@antzsh]

They are perfect for each other man

[@seantaywest]

the hats on the coastin beat!

[@SenecaGiles]

I'd want Dilla to work with me!

[@TheMWGriffin]

Best answer! Hahahaha

[@marvelblade4448]

One of tha best channels on KZbin..salute bro🙏

[@Verysickbeats]

much thanks!

[@jet1radio3]

guru

[@gzaonas]

i love your videos man, always great info and your sense of humor makes them funny to watch

[@Verysickbeats]

+JUNK PHOTO LOL thanks for watching

[@Mr.Sharp85]

Flying Lotus Musiq Soulchild Rakim J. Cole Kendrick Lamar Oshun

[@bxthorn3100]

Soulchild💯

[@kademoore8949]

So freakin simple. Yet SO effective

[@slliks67]

MF DOOM Great tip i am hearing it but my programming sux timing sux. maybe you can do a video on how to become a better drum programmer i need those tips thanks everytime bro.

[@platzpatron5476]

+slliks67 tip: practice. damn man you need practice there is no better technique than copying other drum patterns and practicing playing them.

[@slliks67]

+Krabat J Thanks Bro will do see ifnibcan play along with james brown drummers

[@MrOystaCatz]

DOOM was on a few Dilla joints, look up the Sniperlite EP or Lightworks from Born Like This

[@FoxInTheBasement]

Another great new resource is Melodics, Think of it as guitar hero but you use a MIDI controller. Guys like Jeremy Ellis, Jazzy Jeff, and Gas Lamp Killer all contribute tutorials that you play a long with + Classic breaks such as the Amen and Think break. It's subscription based, like 9 bucks a month. Originally I thought it'd be cheesy, but it has made improvements in my timing and finger independence. Also i recommend watching actual drummer tutorials.

[@beatmarketproductions7686]

skills823 the way I create drum patterns is following the rhythm. What this tutorial is saying is your basic triple and swing method. Its a common method used by jazz drummers. Listen to jazz drummers and get a feel. I created my own drum pattern signature buy listening to old jazz records. I been producing since 92 and still use this method. When I make beats you can tell I did it vs one of my boys and so on.

[@burakomarsilyas]

Man you are the best teacher I have ever had! Keep it up

[@Verysickbeats]

Wow, thanks!

[@mcdance1311]

hell yeah Dilla x Earl

[@mrlotto32]

A lot of songs use that snare pattern but its used throughout the loop. Dilla brought it in just once in the 8 bar loop in an unexpected place. And lowered the level a bit. Made it sweet.

[@TheLeed33]

J Dilla and Anderson .Paak would be dope

[@premodamaze705]

On another Dilla technique episode you should show how he flipped the 6/8 signature by chopping the different kick/hat/snare hits on "It's Your World"

[@HellaBeatsOfficial]

Earl Sweatshirt, Mick Jenkins, Early Eminem, Mac Miller, Joey Badass, ALL of TDE, and maybe a little Logic.

[@jay0null]

It's incredible, so simple yet so powerful

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@valn3d]

j dilla , pete rock and grup lova making a beat

[@BruhLuuhTheArtist]

This vid popped up in my timeline. Great video! Keep it moving! I'm rolling with you.

[@marcuspineda3366]

Cudi and Dilla

[@Carlos-uw2vo]

youre super happy and positive, its the greatest thing hahah keep it up man!

[@Verysickbeats]

thanks its all passion and love for music LOL

[@SlickGriminals]

I second Kendrick. maybe thundercatttttt! that would be sick..a little dragon dilla thing would be nice also

[@hoobearcouch6085]

Thundercat would be incredible.

[@25IVEintl]

hella bananas yno

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@TwinParksBX]

Ghostface Killah, Rass Kass, MF Doom, Joey Badass

[@kelvintelon3929]

Bobby E Beauty Jackson for GFK, Sniper Elite, Lightworks, many more with MF DOOM.

[@djasynchronous7777]

your psych is infectious, mad props brother🙌

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@tommymello1693]

J Dilla x Joey Bada$$

[@ArtStudiosLV]

they haven't worked together he just rapped on his beats

[@kwameflame]

Very dope, you opened my eyes a bit wider with this one.

[@Verysickbeats]

+Tyler Robinson awesome!

[@lordeowstheking]

action bronson, joey badass, j.cole, earl sweatshirt, Tyler the creator, pro era etc

[@MrLarryDallas45]

+LORDE OWS I was thinking Action myself..Joey too.

[@lordeowstheking]

+Joelific that would be very dope no doubt

[@curtishild2110]

Like me by Joey badass is actually a Dilla beat

[@KO-iq2kv]

Kendrick & Cole joint album with Dilla on the beats

[@dedw8987]

yes a true finger drummer master gonna try your techniques

[@Verysickbeats]

+DED W8 LOL thanks for watching

[@cbf_rabo577]

Lupe Fiasco, Rapsody, Add-2, and "1999 mixtape" Joey BadA $$

[@raheem8635]

This videos great and I appreciate the hell out of your energy. In sheet music, thats how sixteenth notes are counted. We'd count |1-e-&-a|2-e-&-a| and we'd say the snare would come in on the a of 3

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@int3533]

AZ

[@adamlewis5073]

great tips and more importantly - a real cool and nice person. thanks for the great videos. keep it up!

[@Verysickbeats]

my pleasure and thanks for the kind words

[@aimmortalslegacy2189]

the grimmy CL Smooth

[@OddPilot_]

Hey my man I’m REALLY diggin into Dilla right now and trying my best to absorb as much ea 90’s / early 2000 Boom Bap knowledge that I can. I very much appreciate all the insights and time and effort you put into this. I would love to pick your brain on a more one on one basis. I’ve got all the gear in the world and I’m eager to learn. Hope you are well. Peace

[@Verysickbeats]

come to my website, I offer 1 on 1 skype consultations

[@peterjetson8875]

JAY ZILLA: Jay Z & J Dilla.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

No

[@ClarenceFM]

ho hell no

[@dawlessbeats6223]

Peter Jetson fuck no

[@MrChickenstalker]

Fuck nooooo

[@crackseller321]

thank you brother for everything you do.

[@Verysickbeats]

+Larry Sutton my pleasure

[@chriscash782]

Oh and "old style" Eminem. How did that collab never happen coming from the D?

[@Verysickbeats]

+The Chris Cash i have no idea!

[@Musicaltariq777]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3myinmJedKGhKM

[@Tribal4Produces]

always asked myself this question... I think bears room for a conspiracy

[@DaBigBoss93]

Best channel ever. Great vibes yo!

[@Verysickbeats]

LOL thanks

[@WebsterNobert]

Any of the Fugees working with him would have been amazing

[@bennytroung]

Any of The Fugees (except for Pras)

[@kamoya8]

+Benny Troung definitely not Pras Lol!!!

[@kp.53]

Love the energy of your videos.

[@Verysickbeats]

thanks for watching!

[@jungle-wav1322]

kendrick or mobb deep

[@foxdonze]

Very helpful videos. Really getting into beat making and J Dilla and your videos are perfect for breaking it all down in simple terms. Thank you for your knowledge

[@Verysickbeats]

my pleasure

[@blankbanz]

all this comments makes me want to go get some acapellas & do mashups

[@Verysickbeats]

+Banz Blank i know right, i love all yall

[@chosenonebeats]

Marley Marl did a video for Dubspot where he talks about ghost notes in drums which is similar. He basically explains an extra note between the normal kick & snare gives it a more human feeling. Excellent video Mr. Filt.

[@Verysickbeats]

+DJ Chosen 1 thanks bro

[@Outie1179]

I would like to hear Aesop Rock freestyle over Dilla.

[@lbrown7164]

DILLA worked with exactly who he needed to. Busta, qtip, ebadu, questluv, madlib . . . . . . . That's what made his career so gr8 !!! Time & health got the better of him but other than that his journey was flawless . . . . . .

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@geoffsmith8172]

Maybe a super uncreative answer but JD coproducing with FlyLo sounds like it would've been unreal

[@brownscorpio5245]

Geoff Smith i feel u unimaginative .

[@donnygv27]

I mean its a little obvious but it would honestly probably be one of the best albums ever, madvillain status +

[@milesjaymes3124]

verysickbeats always on point thank you for these 4real

[@Verysickbeats]

my pleasure!

[@thelondonthunder8727]

dillla with kendrick

[@jeremyzamorano4774]

Good video. Thanks for showing us this stuff

[@Verysickbeats]

Thanks for watching!

[@eqmusic]

Bjork

[@Rufusdos]

would have been very interesting!

[@MichaelSmith-mb1gm]

I love the enthusiasm!

[@Verysickbeats]

thanks for watching

[@Bakermillerpinko]

A Nujabes / Dilla collab would be too good for this earth

[@klausherbert3040]

Jessie Armstrong Heaven must be great

[@DaveDEF82]

I will NEVER understand why Nujabes is so overhyped. Seems like all you gotta do is die to be praised.

[@klausherbert3040]

DaveDEF82 U dont need to understand. Its fine

[@DaveDEF82]

H4inz G if you do then please explain it to me... cause it sure as hell is not because of their musical magnitude or skill. and please don't tell me it's because of their birth and death dates...

[@klausherbert3040]

DaveDEF82 Doesnt sound like its worth explaining it to u. See it as personal preference. Have a nice day

[@josephjasonsantiagolacour]

Oooo. The letter R and Jay Dee?! Sounds like a mashup in the works.

[@eclipse8978]

Would have to be celine dion.

[@johnreitter1133]

i love your channel ! Shout out from brazil

[@Verysickbeats]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@arttheboy]

me

[@kafelaroux504]

thank you just used the technique! so dope!

[@Verysickbeats]

+Jude Allen my pleasure, thank u

[@fredcivil4413]

Curren$y

[@kc_oner]

Fred Civil That would be dope

[@davido3109]

Oh!!! this t-shirt is Legendary!!

[@blunt4841]

So many MCs and producers never get past the crochet phase. Quavers and semi quavers are where it's at 😊 Also you right on the rakim tip bro

[@Verysickbeats]

salute

[@smokeywonder5166]

You have a great way of teaching the craft. Loving your channel man.

[@Verysickbeats]

+SMOKEY WONDER much thanks!

[@NONcorrupt]

cool video , i use to think he was messing around with the time shifter or something. or that the mpc3000 had more settings : Dilla was a beast & i'm sure he knew his machines like the back of his hand !

[@Verysickbeats]

+dennis roofe thank u

[@jeffmiddleton2100]

yo! Been lurking on these videos for ages now and super inspiring (thank you!).. quick question, is this kit one that you sell or give away? Would be dope to follow along with the same kit.

[@Verysickbeats]

My pleasure. the kit is one of several that i sell. the link to Verysickdrums Sample Pack is below this vid in the description

[@iheobichris1]

i would love to see Dilla work with Kendrick i think they would have a lot to say on a record, both musically and lyrically. Thanks bro for your labour of love keep it coming.

[@Verysickbeats]

+Christopher Iheobi i agree and my pleasure

[@SkateSka]

For anyone who actually has a problem with the snare time - just count 16s instead of 8s, it's on 16. Same place where the first kick is on the classic boom bap thing he starts playing after - B-boom boom bap. the "B" is on 16 and the "boom" after is on 1. Of course there doesn't need to be a rule, you could offset just this extra drum with triplets or something else, depends on the rest of the beat.