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Our Generation Music presents the first OGM interview with legendary producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist - Mike Dean. Detailing his roles on some of our generation's most cherished albums & projects, Mike Dean continues to break ground across every genre. As a close collaborator to the likes of Kanye West & Travis Scott, Mike Dean provides Our Generation with some memorable moments as well as offers up some priceless game around production and the recording process.
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1:11 Who Mike Dean was inspired by
2:15 Mike Dean’s plans on 4/20
3:15 the inspiration behind his album 4:20
4:05 Mike Dean speaks on his team
5:10 Mike Dean gives some notes on his next release
5:25 Mike Dean and his vintage synthesizer collection
6:40 how much Mike Dean’s studio costs
7:11 Mike Dean on his decoy gear
8:10 The Quality Mike Dean has seen in the massive artists he’s worked with
9:20 Mike Dean speaks on My Dark Twisted Fantasy
10:30 Mike Dean talks on Devil in a New Dress
12:08 Mike Dean and Kanye West break after 808’s & Heartbreaks
12:40 Kanye making Nicki rewrite her verse
12:50 Mike Dean speaks on Kanye pushing the artists around him
13:03 Mike Dean speaks on the problem with half the artists in the world
13:45 Mike Dean speaks on “Drum Hell Day” with Kanye
14:35 Kanye with his Samples
16:15 Mike Dean speaks on Travis Scott
17:15 Mike Dean on the phases of Travis Scott and Astroworld
18:05 The motivation behind Mike Dean’s drive
18:40 Mike Dean on his mixing process
19:03 Mike Dean on mastering on his own
19:20 The most challenging song Mike Dean
20:25 Mike Dean plug-in creation, Gain Station
21:30 Go to Plug-in Mike Dean uses
22:45 Working up to the last minute on every album
23:45 Mike Dean on choosing who to work
24:35 Mike Dean speaks on how an artist can ensure Longevity in music
26:00 The most important job as a producer
26:35 Mike Dean’s most important elements to beat making
28:00 Mike Dean on working with Aj Mitchell
28:29 An artist Mike Dean has wished to work with either dead or alive
29:00 Mike Dean on working with Michael Jackson
30:20 the directors Mike Dean would work with
31:20 Mike Dean on watching shows
32:20 Mike Dean on Documentaries
33:13 Mike Dean on dropping his compilation album
35:00 Mike Dean pulls a sample live
36:30 Mike Dean on his humanitarian work
36:50 Mike Dean on his NFT with Shepard Fairey & Obey
39:45 Mike Dean on his role in the iconic live performances
41:12 How Kanye and Mike Dean met
42:30 Most underrated albums for Travis Scott & Kanye West

[@Bandstand]

“Yeah” - Mike Dean

[@jaylyn1997]

Lmao

[@bluequest22]

😂😂

[@guitarylife3062]

Nah I feel that

[@larik8977]

*With 1/2 gross beat on it

[@luxury8346]

You guys got an interview with a literal goat holy shit

[@adamd.3571]

I didn't see a goat in the video

[@BR_READDY225]

@@adamd.3571 don’t be the goat in the comments

[@unwritten_zephyr]

“When making that album, did you guys know you were making the best rap album ever?” “Yeah.” Mike the GOAT, plain and simple.

[@Churchh2002]

If the synths aren't made by Mike Dean, you can keep em

[@FlexFinito]

Prod. Fish next up

[@hazfenn7228]

that’s a fact !

[@nastyboywin]

Facts

[@Samdatnigaa]

faxxx no printer

[@jordan12118]

Facts

[@burdockmazzy]

Damn im proud of Hakeem, he stamped in forever now

[@isyahhagy8032]

Real shit I’m impressed

[@only1daz]

Bruh knew we needed this interview

[@okanthetelepath]

This man literally is the reason why the music is how it is today man this dudes a goat

[@gregbradshaw7220]

Todays music is garbage lol

[@srr3097]

@@gregbradshaw7220thats just not true lmaoo, you’re trying to be different

[@horacioarias6011]

Probably the most underrated and under appreciated producer hip-hop has ever had

[@4everforgotten]

i think you mean rick rubin

[@rezoonsight4472]

@@4everforgotten both of them

[@BR_READDY225]

@@4everforgotten because of jay-z? Hell nah!

[@79Glitch]

@@4everforgottenI mean, after the Beasties first album, he didn’t really produce much hip hop for the 35 years, soooo … maybe not?

[@daltonvillani8341]

Definitely madlib, he single handedly made the best (imo) rap album ever (Madvillainy)

[@XoRaider]

Hakeem is coming to dethrone no jumper with this one, legendary

[@nolifedmyaway]

New jumper fell of

[@The-df6xu]

@@nolifedmyaway not fell off but I think they operate within a different lane now. They are more of a overall media conglomerate than n underground thing

[@andrewmason6696]

Right n the last thing Mike Dean is underground, he is producer “final boss” if you will. He worked on albums before streaming sales were even a thought in the world where it was pure physical sales

[@chancepearson5790]

No

[@chancepearson5790]

@@nolifedmyaway no jumper kinda just slowed down. But ion think nobody will past no jumper.

[@daniyy2862]

This a legendary moment for OGM bro. Crazy as fuck.

[@savaunbrown]

Bro sounds like batman

[@startervisions]

nah fam...he is batman

[@yoloswag6242]

Dude is 420 batman.

[@faris12341]

the questions you prepared for this interview are so quality man. This is a 10/10 interview man!!

[@nocap6150]

You a goat for interviewing this man 🖖🏼

[@dillboss]

How this page is only at 16k is beyond me. Dean a true legend

[@SuperBreey]

This just solidified y'all as the best hip-hop interview channel

[@mogames8459]

Mike dean + Travis= 🔥🔥🔥

[@artswannnabe9186]

in my days ppl callin for ye n mike i guess time has change for younger kids

[@ARCTIV.]

Mike dean + Ye 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ChloeHotline]

Hakeem a legend for this one. I'm proud of him.

[@svdden_dread]

The fact that Mike Dean referenced Vangelis as an inspiration for his work made me so proud as I am from Greece 😍 Hakeem you were a great interviewer , you are so humble , well educated in the rap scene and so open to learn new things 👏👏

[@faris12341]

hell yea mike dean this is huge bro!! the channel is growing so fast!! before i know it you gonna b at 100k

[@ssjcj4081]

Sucha dope interview! & the quality is 🔥

[@nessazary]

Solid convo just two dudes talking very natural and chill vibes. Hakeem doing good

[@ayoohakeem]

Really All I’m Trying To Do Appreciate It

[@jromero17]

This channel randomly popped on my recommended since I been watching so many no jumper interviews. It’s dope to see you’re getting different people that haven’t been on jumper in a while

[@semeto2336]

Imagine muchdank getting his hands on this

[@yunahr4120]

Holy Shit Dude yeah

[@prestondaniels3890]

It would destroy the universe

[@retrodull8796]

That would be toxic 💀

[@Blondedblondedpersonperson]

this is the best interview ever no cap

[@JayVIIPeep]

Ayyye this fire! 🔥🔥🔥 Congrats on interviewing a legend!

[@Rozeofficial00]

You goated w this interview my boy 🔥

[@sincerelyT_]

Ourgenerationmusic grew so much🤧

[@mehdihmida4685]

great interview !!

[@lisac35332]

THE LEGEND

[@shutupjoeshawn]

Holy Shid Watta Interview OGM✨!

[@rreidd]

You have the best interviews since old No Jumper

[@Dlorean-ok4qc]

Damn you're getting interviews with legends bro. Good shit

[@waldo3339]

Hakeem seems like such a good dude that loves music. I’m with it

[@steestee431]

been watching hakeem since the old no jumper vlogs, always been a fan of his character(pause) keep it up hakeem, you doing BIG things🙏🏼 should of asked about the whole 3hr long yeezus album lol

[@Browntedy]

And with this you have Officially joined the Goats - Here take it 🏆

[@Arianaceciliaa]

This channel just popped up on my recommended prolly cuz I stan mike dean lol but I really enjoyed this interview! Gained a sub 🔥

[@LaynoProd]

glad to have the chance to meet the GOAT in NAMM 2019 with my friends at McDSP, hope to work with you soon Mike Dean! - LaynoProd

[@UnbotherdOfficial99]

This made my fucking day “give mike his roses while he here” realest shit I can tell mike is just a laid back quiet dude

[@jboyd1607]

You guys are getting some insane interviews wow keep it up

[@CrispyAkiyama]

Just finished this interview inspired! 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@MasterZedX]

Big Interview, congrats hammie

[@YunTino]

Our Generation Music will be the main media outlet in a few years

[@wavycrew7337]

Y’all been getting the guest we want to know about !! Thank yu OGM

[@motheonly715]

Proud of you Keem 💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾Anotha Oneee!!

[@niganools1502]

W interview!

[@slimbrown1070]

Our boy definitely can’t talk music with this legend but NO shade whatsoever mike dean probably knows enough music to put the whole comment section onto something

[@saketnaik1]

Yeah ngl, seemed like he was fanboyin over Dean the whole time.... Then again, bruh I would be too 😂 even more arguably

[@Vikseemungal]

Agreed no shade but they really were not ready for this

[@Max-uj4xc]

He was nervous and didn’t do enough prep. Like all we got out of that MBDTF bit was that they bought a boat lmao.

[@ayoohakeem]

1. Who Can Talk Music With Mike Dean Lol 😂 2 I Am A Fucking Fan 3.That’s What I Wanted To Talk About It ... Go Watch Another Interview

[@ayoohakeem]

@@Max-uj4xc That’s All You Got ? Sucks For You 😂

[@jackhayes2753]

Great interview

[@ayoohakeem]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MuddywatermultimediaGroup]

i loved the production on this album

[@teeslifeandfitness9151]

I never who Mike Dean is until The Weeknd mentioned his name at Coachella this year and i started listening to his new recent album. I gotta say he's a great producer. Keep doing what you do best.

[@sasmouth]

Salute!

[@nickspencer8506]

Dope Interview

[@mb8992]

Hakeem’s price went up after this interview

[@magic_piggy990]

the entire interview is structured as a fan asking questions with zero research other than just what he knows

[@fromrohnertpark]

Hakeem! Goated

[@ayoohakeem]

Love bro

[@cassiusmoody163]

I read the credits out of the cases, and 90% of rap got some bass or sum from mike dean!! A real musician! Engineer legend!!

[@MillimeterDefeater720]

I like the interviewer for keeping his cool and reacting to information he did not know. Dean has been in the game creating Houston rap for years. Maybe next time research all the west coast artists he has worked with.

[@JusPrince]

OMG Jus having this interview is ELITE

[@7611baller]

Hakeem on MTV, im calling it now

[@ayoohakeem]

Appreciate y’all

[@Iaan4xx]

GOAT!!

[@Tjorpas]

not only did you manage to interview mike but you obviously got him comfortable because he is not always this talkative in interviews, good job 👏

[@ayoohakeem]

I’m So Glad You Noticed That Frfr

[@carlinhostroll]

Trueeeeeee!!! This is the best conversarion ive seen with mike dean

[@scampi9588]

He's such a legend I've got to meet him one day man

[@shelbygordon9138]

GREAT interviewer, seriously

[@barbelo3530]

Hakeem making big moves . Big wave coming ,P

[@picassokwanele8224]

Ayo s/o to the brother Hakeem for getting such a big interview, you really carried the shits I would've never knew how to carry this shits too, Mike Dean really be on some enigma shit.

[@dangelocaywood7351]

“I’ll be humble” fckin legend Mike Dean 😂😂

[@Zubensorbit]

this should have way more views

[@hipass_]

Yall keep scoring these goats

[@selfmadeeeeed]

Wow LEGENDARY 🔄

[@LNSM]

I was here for this moment

[@BossLifeParadise]

Living Legend!

[@Teddyrobinson]

Oh fuck yeah I'm stoked

[@iamrohit22]

Legends🙌🏻

[@aastrovision]

GOOAAATT

[@ayoohakeem]

Legendary

[@JustBeingKyleJBK]

you're a legend man. killing shit always 💪

[@trblmkr5139]

this dude is an inspiration

[@trvf7053]

The key to Mike’s success is a joint. This is what I got from this interview.

[@cualfuneri2510]

he knows he's the man but he keeps it humble

[@gerrardkodi8049]

Protect Mike Dean at all costs

[@c4skeet]

All the goats work lowkey

[@thegoat-sg5hg]

Fucking W keem. This a W video DEAN A LEGEND. MANY MORE TO COME

[@JuraKez]

inspiring. hope to work with mike one day

[@aastrovision]

there is literally no one better than mike dean

[@ye23.]

Relax

[@jakehill1236]

@@ye23. 😂

[@DiffensiveE]

@@ye23. name someone better

[@ye23.]

@@DiffensiveE literally kanye tf plenty of ppl better than mike dean 😂

[@imrobtyler]

Fuckin legendary Hakeem!! Mike one of the greatest

[@yvesjean4472]

Legend!

[@mark.9352]

I met Mike Dean at Fatburger in Sherman Oaks once high as a kite ordering a cheeseburger and milkshake. Love that guy

[@Randombootx]

Goated

[@SaintPablo_24]

The goat

[@THJ_Teddy]

OGM w interview

[@exootikkmusic]

To everyone who may read this I hope y'all make it let's keep grinding 🙏🏽

[@gotflight50]

The perfect vibe would be sit around all day smoking a fat blunt and listening to mike dean synths

[@olijadu]

This guy made some fire beats in the 90s. The People dont believe remix icecube, scarface is one of the best beats ive ever heard.

[@faris12341]

when y’all talked about the hotel “catching bodies everyday” talking bout “that hotel a killa” hahahahaha so legendary

[@Nick-gr2uc]

hakeems energy is so pure and innocent.really provides a unique perspective for these interviews.

[@carldumont1418]

Can you please add time stamps to the Interviews

[@brianturner8733]

Underrated

[@BP-qi3dt]

Ooooohh I like that

[@technology_2047]

A man of the culture

[@kentaintevenhere]

Music is in Mike Dean DNA

[@jordanjohn9097]

Love the interview. Anyone else thing the moving logo is distracting? 😂

[@purppreign]

Goat

[@norymusic]

This interview was - instrumental -

[@ayoohakeem]

Appreciate y’all