Rhythm Roulette: Tom Misch | Mass Appeal

Tom Misch is a devotee of Dilla who’s been putting in work for years as a lo-fi SoundCloud producer. The South London singer and beatmaker self-produced most of his recent debut album ‘Geography,’ which features a rare lyrical cosign from Native Tongue OGs De La Soul. The last time he was in NYC, Misch accepted Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette challenge, pulling up to Norman’s Sound & Vision in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to tie a T-shirt over his eyes and go groping for vinyl. His random selections included ‘El Sabor De Gene’ by Gene Hernandez, as well as albums by the Panamanian vocalist Basilio and Hells Kitchen’s own Lisa Lisa. Wasting no time, Misch pulled the vinyl out, dropping the needle until he struck gold. Before you knew it, he’d isolated and chopped a funky break and started laying down keys and electric guitar over top. Check out the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette right now.
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[@mattsterne9034]

This guy was incredible. One of my favourite rhythm roulettes so far.

[@RickiAL4]

Absolutely agree with you!!

[@davido3109]

For real... always good .. nice and simple...

[@ibrahimomarmoktar8304]

so he basically just made an EP lol

[@RebellComedyOfficial]

ibrahim gheryanii 😂😂😂

[@CopeSpokenCast]

fa real and did it well...

[@MarcDupuis50400]

Exactly haha that's what I was thinking

[@BulgBeats]

😂

[@peiransong3364]

Ibrahim OmarMoktar shit too fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@evansalexandre]

Once he hit us with that guitar leg cross he KNEW he was cookin

[@josephdavis2695]

EVANS like al green in the wicker chair

[@WhatWeDigtoday]

Tom Misch is f#*cking genius. I loved geography hoping he breaks through. He's got a soulquarian style, with a crooner voice and produces like a turntablist. He's dope.

[@joycechahinepiano]

What We Dig agreed agreed agreed. It’s impossible for him to make a track without an insane amount of funk

[@ianblackburn2645]

Tom is such a talented producer he can create both a banging hip hop track then make some sweet jazz

[@KNuckleZification]

He can really get down on some drum and bass as well.

[@djdrwatson]

He did really well. I like it when we get a beat made from each record.

[@mattsterne9034]

djdrwatson Same. Only the most talented producers can find a beat in every record.

[@Jshochwart15]

I think they should change the rules and make it so they have to make a beat from a song on each record, it would make it way more interesting

[@bboymac84]

Now this is a producer!!

[@bboymac84]

KSJDbv wow. I just see skill and love for that skill and dedication.

[@Smashnick86]

Check out his Against The Clock with FactMagazine, just as fire as this video

[@KMcirca82]

that was more like a session player.

[@alexgarcia7104]

Goncalo Costa you mad no sense lol ...in this video composing and producing is the same thing. He had to edit and filter alot to get the sounds to manipulate forbthe purpose of this "production" ...either way he produced a track and if you didnt notice he was running pro tools which is one of many but probably the most common amd standard for producer type DAWs

[@Artem.Nouwa.Razlom]

@@alexgarcia7104 he ain't using pro tools, yo can clearly see it at 6:08, it's Logic Pro :)

[@tribecalledgod94]

This dude is incredible. Saw him perform a few weeks ago in Philly and it was one of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@massappeal]

facts! amazing live show!

[@ekoado3373]

I was there!

[@kanchanrana5670]

Damn i can imagine. Lucky you! I hope someday I get a chance as well!

[@jdubbeats]

is that knx in your pfp?

[@ohreallyeliza]

So upset i missed him in Philly.

[@ChristianFloresvideo]

I think this is my favorite rhythm roulette so far

[@Zaagvis]

You better sure of it before posting, or u gonna write all ur thoughts on here? Or u just wanna sound hipster?

[@patrickcole7403]

HE PLAYS SOUTH OF THE RIVER AT 2:38 I LOVE IT

[@massappeal]

Thanks to Tom Misch for getting busy here on Rhythm Roulette. Who else should we get on here next?

[@SporFivehunit]

The Mekanix hands down

[@Yodamanjaro]

Stoupe. Definitely Stoupe.

[@OE509]

get J Dilla on here Mass Appeal

[@DjNN01]

Mass Appeal Majid Jordan Medasin, J. Rhodes, S1, Sam Gellantry, Evil Needle, Lakim, Taku, What So Not, so many great producers out there🔥

[@SeanJZoning]

Alchemist.

[@ddrz09]

THE LEGEND HIMSELF. TOM MISCH. HE IS THE SOUND OF MY LIFETRACK! Thanks Mass Appeal for this gift!!!!

[@kxdi_waters]

if u wanna break the internet get kaytra on here

[@EasyAno]

D Kojo Gozo first beat gave u that kaytra feel didnt it

[@djsummerville6150]

trudaman I just wanna be yo goorrlll

[@33tek25]

FAX

[@ecco-]

That would be unbelievable!!

[@janitorialtv2377]

@@EasyAno it really did

[@ken4yaya]

High Key obsessed with anything Tom Misch does. I play Geography all the time, 5 Day Mischon, the beat tapes, everything. Amazing producer!

[@ThinkingOutLoud2012]

I love that so many folks are finally getting notice of Tom....dude is dope! Need a Jordan Rakei RR next.

[@OE509]

Only 2 minutes in and I know this one will be dope

[@torontobud8902]

OE Beats that LISA Lisa joint

[@randalllawkin]

Yesss man!

[@kanchanrana5670]

Killer Bud!

[@mattsterne9034]

Took you that long😂

[@brandonp.9371]

RAW TALENT!!!!! His approach and the way he’s mixing software with live instruments is truly unreal. 2nd and 3rd beat had the makings of perfect. Drums are nice as well!!!!

[@georgeegan8682]

0:48 mad how he found this by accident and now that sample is one of the biggest songs in the world

[@JohnDoe-to2kr]

BOTA sample

[@jamie7361]

Wonder if Interplanetary Criminal found it through this video...

[@pex3]

@@jamie7361 great point

[@TheKnicks2012]

Surprised his key board didn’t fall off Easily one of the best RRs

[@boogiedownbronx73]

now you can stop wondering

[@organismolive]

came down here for the same reason

[@stephenfolk]

midi lol

[@joshuagonzalez7390]

7:34 damn bro. This beat got me smiling and inspired to make a beat. Great artist.

[@kyngkai3942]

Joshua Sandoval one of the most powerful beats I’ve heard in a while

[@oraoraoraaa6052]

I don't get where is the sample on the thrid vynil

[@Longpull1]

dawg i played that little part for 20 minutes. Too good

[@tahaberguig2736]

I want that beat , can.anybody help 🙄

[@conducttracks]

I haven't enjoyed a RR like this in sometime. Tom got serious skills. All joints were fresh but that third one? Time to fire up the MK3!

[@malusinotshweleka4143]

conducttracks Mk FREEz in the house💪🏿😎

[@ElevatedJamTracks]

This man can do no wrong

[@DJEarlThe3rd]

Elevated Jam Tracks man who you kidding?!

[@christiano8432]

Cant do no wong

[@shirkophobe]

Dude is hella dope with his, for real. Made it look easy. Salute!

[@TRIV716]

Been a fan of Tom's for a while now and knew this would be fire. Especially after watching his "Whats in my bag?" and seeing his digs. Big ups Mass Appeal.

[@noahb7942]

Mass Appeal please release a beat tape with the best of Rhythm Roulette songs like these deserved to be heard!

[@jonathand6595]

soundcloud.com/user-72504407/misch (just put some of the clips together)

[@matthiaswentink5221]

This is so amazing. Didn't expect to see Tom Misch on a Rhythm Roulette, what a pleasant suprise :)

[@Kauft_man_auf]

I think I wrote this already years ago, but who else is dying everytime Tom just randomly lays the vocal melody over the last beat at 7:44 such a genius, amazing

[@Kauft_man_auf]

reason I wrote this is for me to get back to this part 1h straight

[@sofmarsofmar]

Reminds me so much of James Blake. It’s great

[@m42b14]

For those curious... that Lisa Lisa bit is Let the Beat Hit 'Em Part 2 (club/dub mix) took like 20 minutes of searching but man is that good!! Tom Misch I salute you man. That was dope as heck.

[@trevormck13]

What song was that last beat from? He said it came from gene Hernandez album

[@TariqAmazin]

HERO

[@swagettiyolonese1519]

@@trevormck13 Canciòn De Amor😁

[@trevormck13]

@@swagettiyolonese1519 did he 1/2 time the sample?

[@swagettiyolonese1519]

@@trevormck13By 1/2 do you mean the slowing the tempo down by half? Atleast I think he chopped it up so that the sample loop matches the tempo (by listening to the meteronome) he is using. If that doesnt make sense, tell me if you are using a DAW (and which one) and ill try to explain how you do it

[@coolhandluke9987]

He makes it look effortless... this is one of the best rhythm roulettes ever I think. So inspiring man

[@Aluarth]

This dude is so talented, so musically gifted. Sings awesome, plays a lot of instruments... Just amazing. Loved his Against the Clock session and he knocked out this Rhythm Roulette too!

[@BecomeSupreme]

this man is super talented in all aspects of music

[@MindfulMusic]

Good to see ya doing big things, Tom Misch! Great session.

[@Soace630]

7:44 this shit gave me chills. never heard of this guy before now ima have to listen to everything he has

[@skyist3742]

Been listening to Tom for 3 years now, and his sound still amazes me..

[@Relapsation]

that last beat doe, I need a full version

[@odiraru6716]

Relapsation I'm completely in love with it. I need it

[@CRAETION_]

bro I'm boutta rip this video and loop all these beats for my listening pleasure hahah

[@slothschild3461]

Find the sample & remake it lol

[@TotallyAHumanNotADog]

For real, why don't they link the songs they make after each video? They're paying them already might as well just buy the rights for those tracks too. Teasing us with these 15 second samples of each beat.

[@jieuneekim]

I've been following him since 2014.. and having his song Sunshine as my ringtone. So proud to be his fan!!!!!!!

[@mellow-mike]

Although this is a mainly hip-hop show I like to see a little change of pace from time to time

[@ianblackburn2645]

Mellow Mike tom misch can make hip hop beats too but he usually doesn't

[@wiseknowin777]

I got put on to Tom thru listening to Yussef Dayes. the fusion of those too together with Mansur Brown is beautiful music......Yussef Dayes on the drums is out of this world.

[@PerocDisgusting]

I VOTE MONTE BOOKER NEXT!!!!

[@massappeal]

we gonna try!!!

[@mikoplanas]

FUCKKKK

[@TheBariNoZ]

man... bring the bounce.. AT ALL COSTS

[@mfakkamusic]

Helllll mmfkfkin yess

[@maxkjaer]

PLEASE

[@thearkuhtekt]

@TomMisch U r the SH!T! You are one of my biggest inspirations. Cannot wait until you visit San Diego.

[@trinity3422]

Dude got so many sick samples on those records, one of the best selections I’ve heard on this show, and he didn’t use a lot of them. Def dope tho, dudes got a lot of talent and knows what he wants, I’m just surprised he didn’t use some of the samples I heard

[@EthanMarkMusic]

Nothing better than talented musicians knowing how to produce.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

i already liked it before even watching it that's how much faith I got in Tom Misch...

[@will3pr]

It always seems like you guys know when I'm having a bad day, and so you bless my life with an incredible episode. Love the Mass Appeal family.

[@doddicci]

He actually listens to the whole records like a real man

[@barclayjerrard5314]

This channel is a good way to find new artists to listen to, I checked out Tom’s new album, it’s ridiculous! Highly recommend copping it

[@thirdegreesmirk8838]

you don’t hear the bass you feel it. gahdamn

[@BrotherNature-lq3gu]

Been loving him and his sister’s work for a while. 5 day mischsion is one of my Favorite albums. Thanks mass appeal for giving him more of the exposure he deserves.

[@danielrose3755]

that was honestly incredible

[@doginthecity9635]

Lisa Lisa is still played in my house on vinyl....So glad you liked it Tom.... Thank you for a wonderful gig in Brixton this evening...

[@BobbySee2]

I already knew what to expect so I got my like on right quick. Good one RR!

[@dominickkasza8096]

I love this guy's music. He was the first one I've seen really do this feature any true justice; 3 different records=3 different beats. WOW!

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

One of my favourite shows featuring one of my favourite producers. It's a good day ✌️😎

[@Siyabongakhumalo047]

This episode has to be one of the best they’ve done

[@kendawson2644]

That third beat is fire! Nicely done ✅

[@IsaiahLaRoi]

I just discovered this man two days ago and I loved his work!!! I’m shocked and happy to see him on mass appeal now!

[@bestformspielt]

That was dope. Every beat was insane. At 6:26 he killed the whole game. Great episode!

[@WavyClub]

One of the best RR sessions I've seen in a bit. Hats off to Tom!!!!

[@CheekyElbow]

"lo-fi SoundCloud producer" pfffft. that's such a insult. Are you sure you've been following the right Tom Misch? He actually plays jazz, doesn't just rip a jazz sample add some boom bap and anime woffle.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-by9jf]

facts

[@tbellej]

Right?! And on top of that, all of his mixes deliciously clean. Lo-Fi doesn't even come near what he does.

[@leftcloud9]

I knew homie from his work with fkj....,who I vote should be next if he is not already on RR. TM is just too talented.....

[@ulizesc8047]

He just the final boss

[@n4t4nya]

whoknows he doesn’t play jazz lol

[@seasons-psd]

One if not the best rhythm roulettes I’ve ever seen

[@domonicjames137]

This was one of my favorite RR so far

[@ZackGeragosian]

Awesome video. Always love seeing Tom in action! One of my favorite artists fasho.

[@josiahd.7203]

That last beat crazy

[@himdownstairsmusik]

This guy knows what he's doing! I absolutely enjoyed this

[@fullgrown]

That last joint tho! All his beats came out NICE!! S/O Mass Appeal for this one

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

This has to be released

[@ARMANI1900]

Tom Misch is the man, this was fire

[@AARONKAYE]

EVERY SONG HE MADE WAS BEAUTIFUL

[@crimsxnrubyy]

I like how he sounds the drums with his mouth before he adds them

[@templarexemplar35]

I do that too. It's very useful so you can hear it and then play it.

[@bornnation29]

Super Talented!! Great episode.. dude was rockin out!!

[@nobodyfamous]

I am literally smiling on this last one.

[@starchildluke]

This guy is super talented. One of my fave RR episodes.

[@addeballboa]

Never heard of Tom, but im glad i did now! Good stuff!!!

[@masterwu7784]

Adiboe check out his song called sunshine. He also just put out an album recently

[@garymayen9642]

so funky... great rework of a great C+C record with Lisa Lisa

[@benframpton9302]

Always wished tom misch and mac miller worked together, that wouldve been a funky duo

[@SuperJhumps]

mad skills, loved how he could here the next layer coming and was vocalising the guitar or singing

[@pdmantellem]

LOL At 7:30 when you get that perfect note/pattern. This was so dope. He's in my Personal top 3 Rhythm Roulette , Behind the Sample God 9th Wonder and Charlie heat.

[@Sarah2ill]

HERE FOR THIS.

[@mattwcheese2045]

Sarah2ill hi sarah!

[@FuzzMusic]

sounds amazing. love to see something else. this dude, really got it! peace and love from Romania.

[@realmadrid314]

3:20-4:20 is still my absolute favorite minute of this video. The pacing and the discovery process of this version is far and away superior to the final version played at the end. This music right here speaks to me deeply. I wish this were a whole track.

[@HomageBeats]

6:12 that KWEST Beats head nod kick pattern

[@jhann8032]

This is one of the best of the bunch. This guy knows that music is a feeling!

[@DjEnjayOfficial]

5:44 I like the drum line. That remembered me the drums on The Internet "Girl"

[@Nomasiac]

That last beat was the best one. Tom Misch is DOPE, DOPE, DOPE!!! I wish his official album was longer. We were spoiled with all the songs on Beat Tape 1 & 2. (Please release them on CD).

[@argyargy6849]

2:40 Ayyy that South of The River injection Pretty good!

[@CelBlanc]

I'm kinda mad I'm just seeing this, this one of the best episodes I've seen in a minute 🔥🔥

[@steveninjety7290]

This is up there with 9th Wonder and Stro Elliot.

[@bigboi71]

Steven Injety nope.

[@raphael5844]

100% agreed

[@stevenlamar6927]

Stro's was fire

[@noooname]

Limitless talent. Saw this lad live in Williamsburg, fucking killed it! Big love to you Tom!

[@josedelatorre7607]

Loyle carner and Tom misch make good music

[@jezzcortezz22]

Omg! I’m so shattered I’m out getting drunk and I can’t watch this! I have requested this so many times. Wait till I get home.

[@paulisthelegend]

tom misch, what a legend

[@C_Unit2003]

I am in the middle of deliberating whether to go to a Sussex festival that Tom happens to be playing at when this video popped up. Looks like I'll be calling in sick on that Friday...

[@cowinbaby902]

Gosh dang it, Tom, that third one needs to be an official release.

[@DeepCrossing1]

It shows what a fantastic understanding of harmony and chords can do, gives the songwriter so many more directions to go

[@warrencochrane8325]

Super legit. Didn't know Kevin Love knew how to make beats.

[@vellavoila]

Seeing him working is so relaxing

[@esagee]

Anyone notice the Baddest of them all sample at 0:46

[@SentaAerger]

That second track was amazing. Would've never picked that sample myself. But those chords he came up with, and the rhythm, damn.

[@RebellComedyOfficial]

Best yet on RR... wow

[@JonTift]

One of the best because he’s unconfined by genre. Vibe curation is the goal