Sample Breakdown: A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way (prod. J Dilla)

[@Narokx]

The hardest I worked to figure out a beat mixing wise! And the sampling I only figured out because of yall help on my "Dilla is mind blowing" video. Appreciate yall !

[@nzslol]

amazing breakdown fr gotta implement those filter sweeps into my own beats somehow

[@stevennwogu2976]

Yo!! @Narokx I have a sample break down request for you! and it's another J. Dilla sample (another one of my favs..) The name of the song is "She Said" by "The Pharcyde" but it's a J. Dilla Remix Could you make it happen when you have the free time??

[@jeremyariche4332]

Nobody talkin bout how you spotted those drums. Subtle detail but very impressive

[@Narokx]

:)

[@arielperl86]

This is the best sample breakdown that i have ever seen

[@Narokx]

:)

[@KirkJacksonCouchPennyCon]

Agreed !

[@djmarero]

Ditto

[@joaovitorcesardesouza120]

It's my second best after flashing lights

[@kyraedoe]

Facts!

[@TopJazzCat]

J Dilla never ceases to amaze.

[@chip-x9029]

Hey there, TC baby!

[@will3pr]

“Now why you wanna go and do that love huh?”

[@kyraedoe]

Its really amazing how often Dilla sampled big pieces into the tiniest and back and forth. Wow.

[@xlxl9440]

JAMAICA FUNK AND TOWA TEI??!!! This just proves that Dilla was Einstein making Hip Hop Music!!! Forget other musicians and producers being able to physically create or recreate this beat. WHO ELSE WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF IT IN THE FIRST PLACE????!!!

[@peakingmantis5331]

You really go above and beyond man your work is amazing and appreciated

[@Narokx]

Thanks :)

[@leoniceparente7783]

Concordo!!! 😊

[@Blueboy_7]

Only J Dilla knows

[@kaelpatterson7614]

Yoooooo Dilla was a genius, and so was your breakdown bro, amazing 🔥🤝

[@Narokx]

:)

[@leoniceparente7783]

Concordo! 😊

[@DeadlyTyper42]

And it goes on. We are just unearthing how he put it together. If only footage of him making a full beat comes out. This breakdown was a eye opener

[@budderbuddiesstudios5021]

Can’t believe this is my fav tribe song and I never knew it was dilla

[@Narokx]

:)

[@dylanrowleyprod]

Didn’t realize that Mndsgn used the vocal melody at the beginning for Camelblues! So sick

[@Narokx]

Great name drop. Imma check it out soon. Always down for more Mndsgn

[@god5506]

Messing me up my whole head

[@AGR01]

This beat was way ahead of its time during the late-90s all thanks to the genius producer J Dilla! 💯🔥

[@bartboguski635]

Brother You are official Beat Breakdown Proofessor! Props and respect from Poland! One Love for sharing your knwldg!

[@Narokx]

:)

[@leoniceparente7783]

👏👏👏👏

[@onesyphorus]

best breakdown video on youtube - so in depth but concise

[@arizonasportsclassic]

FACTS

[@Lifxzvb]

One of the hardest SMOOTHEST BEATS EVERRRRRRRR!!!!!AGHHHH!!!!!

[@TheOzioKMKZ]

My man wtf this is crazy!!!

[@Narokx]

Appreciate the recognition. It took forever to finish

[@chuymagee]

Dillas a genius. Undeniably. But god dang for q tip to write a hook that sounds exactly like that sample is another realm of geniua

[@RuthlessVillain4Life]

SHEEESH! This is fucking genius 🔥

[@sunflowersamurai10]

Great breakdown! Dillas chops went crazy on this track

[@Narokx]

One of his best, and probably his best mixing/Fx work

[@Qxeenbxlla]

This is actually one of my favorite songs from tribe called quest specially since jdilla was on it. I havnt seen someone do a sample on it so THANK YOU 💙

[@kel-melprevail8127]

This and Shook ones..i dont know which one is betta

[@newfoundikaika]

Okay with the catch on the automation ❤❤

[@Narokx]

Insane to produce this on a MPC

[@johnkea4292]

Bro, this is tight work! Thanks for your diligence!

[@Narokx]

I appreciate that!

[@MarcusDyson-ww4tk]

R.I.P. GENIUS

[@stevennwogu2976]

I freaking luv you for this sample break down!!! Thank you so much #Naro for making this possible!! This is one my absolute favorites from Dilla's productions!!! And it sounds so smooth!! Bro I'm just so proud of this!! Dilla is absolutely GENIUS!! MY GOODNESS!! To be an apprentice from him would be a dream

[@MacDaddyFreshy]

Man amazing way you broke this down, diffenetly subscribing

[@arizonasportsclassic]

This was dope fr. Ty showing us this. I'm inspired to make more beats now!

[@natprice1678]

so glad to see youre getting the recognition you deserve, been here since your Welcome to the Show sample breakdown.

[@Narokx]

I've made it far enough that I can justify not quitting, but I haven't made far enough that the rewards justify the amount work being put in! Imma keep it pushing! Thanks for being here :)

[@samylemzaoui2298]

the type of sample every producer wishes to stumble on

[@cratediggersplaza]

Incredible

[@anthonyhall8467]

Sickkk love this

[@tawlaq]

This revelation was like a find treasure 🎶🎵❤😊

[@Flexize2]

One word... GENIUS.

[@aNewDope]

I want to complain but that's just impressive. Very nice work.

[@soulchorea]

Ok I had to sub based on the insanity alone. You are meticulous!! I've been making beats for almost 30 years, and I wish I had like .002% of your dedication lol

[@onesyphorus]

1:06 man. even just playing the sample ALONE

[@jdilla4life3871]

Dilla was king

[@SaintsApoc]

Holy legendary

[@sunn_shinee]

Thank you man ) amazing work !

[@MegaAli]

J Dilla got the two samples from Towa Tei from a Producer/Emcee named S.P.O.T. (BeejNDem or 31 Flavors) from Southfield Michigan by way of South West Detroit... I was there when Spot discovered the samples and to use them.... I believe Spot sold the samples to Dilla for an ounce and some bread ... Hoping to work with him at a point .... Spot had the samples situated not on the 1234 but in just after the 1234 ( 1 - sample follows just after)....

[@Narokx]

That is aweeeesome !!!

[@timbo123xyz10]

J dilla is the best producer ever

[@dmitchell2958]

Top level with preemo 🤝🏾

[@boigenius1542]

Amazing!

[@kieranmartin536]

One of my favorite samples of all time! Both songs fill me with so much joy! :)

[@czayowy1]

Brilliant, I was actually listening to this song recently and was wondering how was it produced, thanks 😊

[@tomd1451]

Wonderfull Breakdown

[@slimmkm]

DAMN THIS IS DOPE!

[@Narokx]

:)

[@kiko632]

Help me find my way❤

[@Narokx]

:)

[@kiko632]

Grrat job❤

[@senzomthimkhulu_92]

Damn..!

[@inilegnam]

Insane

[@culturaparallevar8645]

Can you make the sample breakdown of "Lady Brown - Nujabes" please??

[@haniaboufadel309]

Genius

[@oscarvelay]

thank you you are awesome

[@dr2g76]

I just knew that was Phifes voice in the background…learn something new everyday cuuuhhhddd

[@antacyd]

genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariozuniga3105]

madness

[@JDiggiti]

WOW

[@sebastienfollin7848]

👌👌👌

[@sickdion]

Sick

[@F_letc.h]

Great job as always. For some reason when I listen to the original, it seems like I can hear the woman saying “find my way” more. Not sure why that is.

[@Narokx]

I don't understand... the woman is speaking portuguese

[@F_letc.h]

@@Narokx I know she’s not actually saying it, but it sounds like she is when I listen to the original. It’s probably because Tribe are singing, and that creates the illusion.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

that's Dilla's magic, he did this a couple of times but actually i think he would hear a phrase similar to another one and then he'd use the one it sounded like as the track title so that the listener's brain only registers what Dilla wanted it to register

[@NayRich]

I thought the same thing. In the music they include captions during the chorus in the beginning and it literally sounds like she's saying all the the words. Dilla literally playing with our brains.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

“Que vem do pé meu bem”. It’s funny because even to Portuguese speakers it sounds weird some of the words she sings.

[@jacksonelh]

how did you EQ out the drums on the technova sample so cleanly? I can't find such a clean version of the chorus anywhere edit: nevermind lol i wasn't looking hard enough. found it. great breakdown!

[@TrapVanGoat]

Anyone know what Software is being used to get these waveforms? thanks

[@kananabdullayev7747]

Why did you split the frequencies if you could use high shelf or low shelf?

[@Narokx]

Easier to do the volume effect. The stabs is just the high end being messed with

[@asaritc5818]

Not sure of intended but this vid length is the same as the actual track!

[@Narokx]

Of course it was! I am a genius :) I had absolutely no idea, holy shit that is a cool coincidence!!! Thanks for pointing it out :)

[@astheskylarksings]

Beautiful.. I suck... haha

[@barbagrigia01]

DOPE

[@dallaswinston4530]

what program are you using for visualizing the waveforms?

[@Narokx]

Fl Studio

[@jeleznayaopa]

2:52

[@lartisan6274]

all group wanted to sound like Tribe, but they couldnt, maybe mix secreat

[@tcsutton9121]

What about the baseline ?

[@orlandeuce6567]

TOM BROWNE - FUNKIN' FOR JAMAICA??

[@sirwilliams483]

Wow

[@splouffy]

How did you? How did he?

[@shogunkenobi]

Wait so he added his own shakers to the drums?

[@deejaytucocardoso342]

😍

[@EobardTron]

I thought this was Tip's beat😮

[@lartisan6274]

its the group

[@leoniceparente7783]

🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰👏👏👏👏

[@kingakeem86]

🫡

[@marioneto9288]

Why not the props to the Brazilian song tho? Astrud Gilberto killin it

[@Narokx]

Mencionei no video que eu pedi ajuda pra terminar esse breakdown! "J Dilla is mind blowing... help"

[@popfortyfive]

I think that’s Bebel Gilberto not Astrud.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

Bebel.

[@Steve-mp7by]

Genius