What EVERY PRODUCER can learn from UTOPIA by Travis Scott

[@keejay12]

Utopia gave everyone that's actually creative hope to be creatives again and still feel you can make it. We no longer we have to feel we need to be cookie cutter to have a fighting chance any more.

[@NavieD]

I like that perspective. It's cool to see risks taken at such a high level

[@TheRealDahli]

Bro, yes 🙏I felt the same way. Be authentic and unique 🔥 what an amazing thing to take away from Utopia

[@keejay12]

@@TheRealDahli right on 🙏🏾

[@keejay12]

@@NavieD yezzir. Travis did us a favor stepping out of this generic wave everyone wants to surf

[@nuh-uhbro765]

I recommend all of you go listen to Scaring The Hoes from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown because after listening to that, I can’t help but feel like Utopia isn’t as creative as people hype it up to be. You will never hear another song like Steppa Pig or Garbage Pale Kids.

[@hizzle8393]

wondagurl is so so underrated, deserves all her flowers right now, played such a big role in travis and don tolivers career and for trap music in general

[@FalloutskyyBeats]

Bumping Utopia on a daily and it still grows on me. Even tho there are some sections which i dont like, i'd say its a great Album. And from the production side it definitely raises the bar

[@NavieD]

Yeah the production is top level

[@farraribeats]

It’s insane that this album is primarily based off older samples cause it sounds like a lot of the samples were created from scratch recently because of how modern it sounds in todays music.

[@ProdByBorthWest]

@@athe6thfacts!!

[@三三三三-f9y]

listening to them it's crazy how good the mixing on the album is too, to make them sound so clear and punchy

[@ProdByBorthWest]

MIKE DEAN THE GOAT WHEN IT COMES TOO MIXING THESE SHORTA MAXIMALISTIC PROJECTS!@@三三三三-f9y

[@arnavashok2088]

That’s why the album so goated cuz it ties the past with the present and future not only with the sound but with Travis’s career progression

[@s-guytech9160]

The rhythm of the percussion in lost forever is very common in west african music.

[@Mezinke]

Why am I watching Karim Benzema analysing Travis Scott's music

[@danielo257]

I think that just like Kanye inspired a young generation with 808's, a lot of artists in a few years from now will say that this album has inspired them.

[@AsherneZ]

This album was inspired by Yeezus so yet again Kanye has been inspiring with his projects that he released more than 10 years ago

[@plvtobeats]

@@AsherneZok?

[@AsherneZ]

@@plvtobeats Im sorry some fun facts annoyed you so much that you hade to reply to me. Have a good day

[@williamwilkinson4756]

Good video as always bro. I like what they did with the hi hats on Gods Country also. They have a very nice rhythm. My Eyes is one of my favorite songs off the album just because it’s so different. Travis has always thought outside the box. His music breaks all the genre lines.

[@NavieD]

Yeah he's one of the few larger artists who I actually look out for

[@williamwilkinson4756]

@@NavieD for sure. The amount of effort that goes behind a Travis Scott Album is more effort than mainstream rappers put behind their whole careers and it shows.

[@ProdByBorthWest]

@@williamwilkinson4756for sure . Travis and ye are the only super mainstream hip hop artists I really look forward

[@ChisomoYBanja]

That sample in sirens has people in my country going crazy😂🔥

[@nyotass3802]

My hips wouldn't stop moving first time I heard it loool

[@msop5088]

Karim Benzema giving us a masterclass in production

[@JayPluss]

I just happy to see someone as big as Travis Scott using samples in their songs in 2023. So many people hate on samples. They don't understand how many songs actual use them.

[@baygeldin]

I love the way you explain the tricks used in drum parts! Coming up with an original drum pattern that also works well in the context of the song is legit one of the hardest things to do, but also one of those things that make the song immediately stand out (which is the case with most songs on Utopia). I'd definitely love to see more of that!

[@33donhue]

Nice job on that beat you made at the end of the video, sounds really unique. Appreicate you Navie!

[@owtminato952]

They way you break down all these beat patterns and sound structures from most of his songs from utopia is just mind boggling. Like it's almost as complicated given the fact there's more than two producers for each song. Big ups man 🔥

[@slikklikeKY]

Reminds me of early kid cudi beats. Utopia def gonna be a gem years down the road

[@Reggaeshark1987]

Serato studio has the best stem separation tool I have I ever used.

[@normangunn8389]

Utopia the greatest album I've ever heard. I am learning as a producer, and it is helping me shape into what sound I want to make. This break down from you was incredible.

[@raemarlek]

Glad to see That kalindula and Zamrock will potentially be more appropriated cause of Sirens, but s/o to sampa the great for putting it on the map🔥🔥

[@wakisamuloboka9804]

Zambia has a lot to offer🦅🔥🔥

[@NavieD]

Is this a good thing or a bad thing

[@raemarlek]

@@wakisamuloboka9804 Last 🔥🔥🔥

[@blessbima0642]

​@@NavieDit's a good thing sir, coz our country 🇿🇲 is getting recognized 🔥

[@KindjalsBeats]

You’re the best for putting out content out like this you don’t know how much your videos have informed me as a young producer

[@jonvincent1974]

god i love your videos so much

[@NavieD]

I love you so much

[@adm75]

man Benzema makes video essays now?

[@NavieD]

u so funny

[@doubleaceprod]

This breakdown inspired me to dive deeper into traditional African music. A lot of drum patterns to be borrowed from. This album was definitely interesting and inspiring.

[@wxlfgxngbleek]

Thank you bro, you make this so easy to learn 💪

[@NavieD]

Ayy awesome man

[@NChapaWI9436]

Utopia feels like a stepping stone. I think we’re in travis’ time now

[@flyingnymbus]

Brilliant breakdown thank you

[@BVRDMUSIC]

An excellent video as always Navie. Thanks for all your effort!

[@HalimHtm]

ammazing navi D ..i hop to much in future you are genius 👍👍👍👍👌👌💪💪

[@NavieD]

🧠

[@AllBetzOff]

I’ve actually tried this type of sampling (although not as good) and it’s kind of fun. You get rearrange every element of the original sample

[@thewanginator]

What's wild is that I used many of these techniques on my last project with just my MPC.

[@mvrtvrsroom7759]

awesome video and great look into the very under-appreciated production and drums of the best album from last year

[@Prod.Xerxes]

So glad you're talking ab this! ngl hearing the album I immediatly thought of Kanye's production.

[@blessbima0642]

I just love the fact that Travis Scott sampled a song from my country Zambia 🇿🇲 on Sirens. 🔥🔥🔥

[@dxzzydxm5518]

i won’t lie, i’m not usually a big fan of your content, but this video was a gem. you have great knowledge as always i just tend to find the videos very vanilla, which is fine, and a bit repetitive. but EVERYONES been shouting out and taking sponsors from paid stem separators and the first thing you say is a free one that sounded great in the example, much love for that. i feel like you pushed yourself outside your box with this one and would love to see more of this caliber because i think it’s great.in the future try to reiterate on topics and concepts seen in old videos less and you’re already very quirky but try to be more weird, i think more personality would be endearing. anyway much love and if you see this comment know it’s all because i think you’re a great teacher and i state my criticism only hoping to see improvement❤️

[@placeholder6503]

That sample reconstruction technique as you showcase it, may be new, but it's roots lie in remixing or seperating a sample into layers. That's something I hope everybody who watches these types of vids always keeps in mind, never discard "old techniques" because there may come a point in time where you can reapply them with new tools to create something innovative. That's why I like when some of your videos show off old-school techniques, because I feel like a lot of newer producers lack the connection to those.

[@assassin8636]

So what's your point here

[@lo-st4439]

you're a legend for showing that sample website blessings

[@farraribeats]

This album is slowly growing on me there’s a few songs I don’t like but songs like Hyaena, telekinesis, lost forever, etc have great production and performances. BTW does anyone know which parts Alc produced on Lost Forever is it just the opening sample?

[@dandeluxe8731]

I think the Alchemist produced the second half of the song. The part with Westside Gunn.

[@PhilBeatz1]

@@dandeluxe8731yeah I agree

[@martinf1378]

Also he produced the last beat on skitzo

[@Jozuay]

Navie D there’s one producer i’d like to see you analyze and see his ways of creativity his name is Monte Booker not many people know of him but if you do have the chance look him up he has very unique sounds

[@khiddtank]

yessssss

[@kyledavidson2867]

Great breakdown/video man 🫡

[@aggressivebeaver]

these vids are actually the most helpful on yt bro tysm

[@fratello24k]

thanks for sharing the knowledge 🔥

[@nenuco5450]

Buen video benzema

[@xinnerxx]

*your production is another level mann✨🔥✨🔥KEEP IT UPPP!*

[@SwishMajor]

thank you NAVIE D you now have my subscription. this will help me a lot.

[@997sandro]

8:30 the original sample is from "Krzysztof Komeda - Rosemary's Baby"

[@porpolhell]

Thanks

[@BeastgamerGHG]

Thank you for this one bro. I‘m really impressed on how you made your own beat, like fr. One of the best Utopia type beats I‘ve heard.

[@karimgentile]

Great video! Been experimenting with stem splicing with Spleeter, which is free, for quite some time now (a couple years). Wasn't perfect at the time, but got the job done - glad to see it's a technology that's used more now

[@6moon18]

Fire video! however I didn’t really find anything too special about utopia’s production tbh..

[@thecafesimracing2628]

Using space in music like this is the reason I always felt Linkin Park was so good. So much little details and the variety of it is amazing.

[@MagikBeetProd]

Great job deconstructing those tracks and its sauce!! 🔥🙏 Keep up the awesome work dude!

[@balazs7235]

I first heard Delresto from the album when it dropped and I was blown away, I knew it sounded different. But when I listened to Hyena… I could not believe my ears. So different to everything else and experimental. Incredible album!

[@PinkNinjaKick]

Your beat at the end is fire

[@seydebeats]

love your videos, really amazing

[@davidwoodward700]

These type videos are insanely helpful

[@prod.trippyfejzi814]

What makes those 2000‘s P diddy guitar beats (like need a girl part 2) so unique and fire?? Could you make a video on that?

[@samih-julienjoha8040]

Un grand merci a BIG thanks from France it was amazing to learn about the instrumental on the Utopia album. I LOVE IT thank you again and I wish you the best.

[@MacEsayne]

Damn Bro u look like Karim BENZEMA I swear.. Anyway nice video bro 🔥

[@killzann7757]

Insane, the producers are geniuses

[@K-EWS]

Those HHs on Lost Forever almost sound like some snare/brush combo

[@TheBawss90]

Great video & beat at the end!🤘🏼🔥

[@djtraffic3298]

This reminds me a little of your Timbland Alyaha video.

[@inchetovanco]

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you're awesome!!!!

[@martindelay9489]

Karim Benzema doin music production tutorials. This is sick!

[@somali4riches]

Bro you going crazy…. This dope af!

[@barnybeatz]

Mhen you’re blessed for Analyzing this process relatively ❤❤❤❤

[@iv3wav38]

In sirens the hi-hats percussion was made with in the kalindula format which is the same type of music the original sample was trying to embody

[@d4rk668]

thanks benzema

[@Weonlyknewoneway]

You really out here doing gods work bro 💪

[@TheeMoonstar]

Great beat at the end! I can picture Travis using that for sure 👍🏽

[@maximelebg8549]

I LOVE U FOR SHOWING ME VOCALREMOVER I WILL DEFINTLY KEEP WATCHING YOU

[@Quis11]

Really good video my guy need more🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Newgodlove]

I love your title bro. So positive

[@original_shmirko_account]

We are one step closer to the "Why NAV's music revolutionized rap" video🎉

[@spliffsoldier]

But it didnt

[@NavieD]

I don't see it happening

[@keejay12]

Lmao you must be joking

[@wm1573]

Who

[@ye4us]

which nav you talkin'bout?

[@Welshmanshots]

Beat splitting is gonna blow up thanks to FL Studio recent release having a built in splitter.

[@KavanDignam]

my favourite utopia video thank you man

[@beatsbynostrss]

great video! also u kinda look like benzema ! love that one of the greatest players

[@dwaidontwait]

its just soooo much detail within the album that made me a fan of it

[@davidwave4]

The production on this album really carries it. Honestly, an instrumental or features only version would go crazy.

[@wayback1010]

i noticed he used AI for the intro of Hyaena too, split the vocals from the song

[@ouusanto]

this is so goood man

[@supermatt-99]

good video, subscribed

[@thewisefromwest6941]

Wow navie is becoming my fav creator now

[@CM-qz2ke]

Amazing video

[@silksmoothwin]

Great Job

[@darrylhoward3284]

Love your videos and teaching style. Please do a tutorial on serato sample.

[@thelifeofmikeyllc]

dude awesome video!

[@shuvonbamberg4368]

Dude helped make Yeezuz. Can’t expect mid from a guy like that.

[@Holyfans247]

Thank you so much its sooooo helpful

[@cesarr.camposs.2937]

One of the best, your explaining bro thats what i mean

[@prod_DameDolla]

Thanks for the tips Navie! +1 sub

[@hiraethclique]

Ngl lost forever with that kick snare drum pattern wouldve went insane

[@mambo5476]

He sampled a zamrock song from.zambia in one of his songs🇿🇲🖤

[@brizolalberto]

never would have thought that benzema understands producing

[@nippypoy]

travis has been using the weird hi hats for 10+ years now. listen to "lights (love sick)"

[@zeyadhany5710]

Thanks benzema♥️♥️

[@kristan4140]

great video karim benzema

[@s.m1nd]

The sample splicing reminds me of 9th Wonder’s style who learned from Pete Rock which although he did do the same, 9th took it farther.

[@kiraSanti228]

Hi Navie Im wondering how you find out the sample used on each of the beats?, Thanks for the videos!

[@factorydiamonds]

So many crazy production tricks he used. Some of which i was already using or planning to use. Stem splitting is a no-brainer. I thought you would bring up how he's been using AI to manipulate some of the popular vocal samples.

[@simocammel9839]

Thank you benzema

[@3elio]

thank youuuuuu