Rhythm Roulette: Charlie Heat | Mass Appeal

For the last Rhythm Roulette of 2016, we linked with the man responsible for some of this year's biggest tracks: Charlie Heat.
The Grammy-nominated Charlie Heat is a name you'll be seeing a lot more of in 2017. Since working with Lil Uzi Vert early on, the Jersey artist Charlie Heat caught the ear of Kanye and has been on a tear ever since.
We headed to Philly to see how Charlie comes up with this stuff. After hitting up a record shop, he walks out with The Best Of Fabienne Delsol & The Bristols, Mutabaruka's The Mystery Unfolds, and a Lou Reed record. After he finds his first golden sample, he slowly adds layer after layer for a certified banger. He continues hunting within the records and ends up making a whopping four beats in total. But for the final beat, he decides to work from the ground up, building it from scratch.
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[@MrItch13]

I appreciate how seemingly simple, yet effective his approach is. He makes quick decisions which resulted in 4 bangers. Well done.

[@G_BLASTER]

"Quick decisions" AKA doing very little actual work.

[@NOTORIOUSRYTCHcarr]

why are people always assuming making music is supposed to be "hard." Some of the best songs were created in the shortest amount of time. Your job as a producer is not to have the most musical talent. It is to deliver a desired product for your desired taste or artist.

[@ChekuL8er]

NIKK BLVKK exactly. anybody can find a 2 bar loop and and drum tracks to them

[@tchallagod8021]

i hear all that but the biggest challenge at least to me is arranging a beat😰

[@linusappel3438]

I agree, even though the beats are kinda simple he gets shit done.

[@gamby16a]

He didn't cop out and head to the soul section. He had an open mind and turned all of that disparate music into hip-hop. That's the essence of hip-hop right there. Great episode.

[@hurtdavis7070]

"literally from scratch" had me dying

[@KosyneMusic]

Rhythm Roulette (Charlie Heat Version)

[@dsmith2793]

beatsbykos take your W sir

[@Clide0_0]

Denavio Leeks L

[@thankyoudom]

big facts ! good work charlie

[@addamblakk9889]

I see you are a man of culture as well

[@liqdelshaun]

Out of all of these, Charlie made something that somebody can make a hit song out of.

[@MadManDan]

MaLiQ Delshaun sounds like good work, Charlie.

[@Comedytub3]

He's not the only one. Check Just Blaze, 9th Wonder & DJ Dahi just to name a few.

[@fireanddesire2747]

You speaking the truth

[@Freewxll614]

This is one of the best RR i have seen so far

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

no where near the best

[@Freewxll614]

your opinion.. just like i have mine

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

True. But it's really not.

[@Freewxll614]

Well share your opinion, I've seen a lot of them, which ones do you like the most?

[@k_bvndicoot]

FreeWxll tbh, I'd probably have to choose between the big krit one and the 9th wonder RR. This isn't far behind tho. this definitely had some heat.

[@Dave....]

This dude is extremely talented. Not to mention has one of the best tags out there.

[@vrishindutt2249]

*One of the most 'PERFECT' tags out there.

[@brysongrayy]

@@vrishindutt2249 what

[@AlvynneMusic]

I've never seen a producer use FL Studio and Logic at the same time lol

[@wmcroy3306]

AKAtv2100 That how you as an producer create methods for yourself

[@AstroKunta]

AKAtv2100 for real lmao

[@trilllee6273]

I dont understand why he would want to use both of them tho isnt fl enough?

[@AniccaCollections]

He probably started or got accustomed to Logic and the drums are too easy on FL so he uses it for that

[@Saientific]

yeah he just makes the drum patterns in FL and arranges the song in logic

[@Aluarth]

This dude just made 4 dope ass beats! He sure lives up to his last name!

[@josephjohnphillips2535]

I know why Kanye like this guy now

[@s.s5933]

Fr

[@BeatConnexx]

that second one is catchy af

[@BeatConnexx]

3rd one crazy too, dope bassline

[@40ozfresh34]

The Connexx nah that second one is odeeeeee i agree

[@elijahholland3995]

That last beat was ahead of its time about 3 years😂 now every Kenny beat Rico nasty joint sound just like it. Good work Charlie! 👍🏾

[@ndx2k]

Charlie Heat is the most under-rated producer around today.

[@charliewingate3x]

Good work Charlie

[@islamin-our-hearts]

G-G-Good work Charlie !

[@hootbutler]

😂

[@Nelso5000]

Mass Appeal, please make a playlist of all these beats on Soundcloud or Spotify cause they're so fire.

[@poet215]

Jesus I been fiending for a new rhythm roulette and y'all came through.

[@primegotbeats]

this guy is talented. i want to see more of him

[@soversetile]

That last one ignorant as hell 😂 Charlie definitely went off. That baby Jean song sounds like some Teen Titans type shit like when they were trapped in that British dudes place

[@VSmarSVenus]

deadass.

[@DonWayFilms]

Dat Teen Titans reference tho.

[@Naekotine]

SoVersetile reference on point

[@soversetile]

Denavio Leeks lmaoo you hip as hell bruh

[@soversetile]

Denavio Leeks hell yeah. I got a lot of heat waiting till September of this year. Why what's up?

[@wannabeproductions_]

can we get a rhythm roulette mixtape please. it's long overdue

[@justinmark1503]

Anthony Morrison right

[@Eliburgo]

Clearing all the samples would be a nightmare good luck to the legal department

[@wiz_dropbomb2134]

Eliburgo mixtape not album

[@post.hack.depression]

The second beat was easily my favorite. that drum fill at 4:13 going into the trap beat was absolutely insane.

[@sarmiento3510]

ikr i fucking jizzed my pants

[@seanfrance3182]

Yo I thought the same thing! That drum roll was hot

[@threesixkilla]

I need to know the name of the sample cuz I could barely understand him

[@jonooflaherty8446]

@@threesixkilla baby gene

[@floydsteel1703]

He flipped these so quick and effortlessly son got bored an just made an extra beat from a malfunctioned record scratch. imma def keep my eye on him for 2017.

[@iflipp8029]

this one is up there for suree

[@KwanDon22]

This is one of the best ones I've seen next to 9th wonder. Good work Charlie!

[@JohnPierrebeatz]

without question, one of the most talented producers I have seen on this show. he didn't skip thru shit. 4 songs? 4 beats. Amazing.

[@kaushalrao101]

This one was great!! beat 1 - 2:38 beat 2 - 4:03 or 8:04 beat 3 - 5:50 beat 4 - 7:12

[@ronomgenuff]

I watched a bunch of Rhythm Roulette after this and have definitely gained a greater appreciation for what he did here. Fire.

[@mellow-mike]

Thank god for Charlie Heat, the first version of Facts sucked ass

[@nickdeezproductionz]

Even though I'm old school hip hop I love his style !!!!!

[@littletownlongboarding5741]

Nick Dee He does a good job paying homage to Boom Bap and merging with trap

[@justfrank7070]

The way bruh flipped the sample at 3:05 INSPIRED THE FUCK OUTTA ME FRFR!!

[@WorkInOnIt23]

Pitched, looped, and added microwave drums??? To each their own I guess.

[@MrPokemonManiak]

Pierce Capone xvyry 06

[@galaxzy5265]

He on Logic & FL Studio my god! Charlie Heat is 🔥🔥🔥

[@maurizbeatz1791]

Don't understand why people comment on the page to hate....none of y'all can sample like him. Y'all are WATCHING for a reason, just appreciate the greatness and learn from it man. All love.

[@officialpitusbeatz]

humble and dope. Guys like him, Dahi, Wondagurl, Jake One and few more will stand for years.

[@ilovecody7514]

It would be dope honestly to see THC in this bitch.

[@__iamdeejay]

Tha Swami 💯💯💯

[@rozar619able]

Tha Swami fareal though i like the stuff they did for dom kennedy on the yellow album

[@bsterthegawd]

that 3rd beat nasty

[@Kyuzi]

bsterthegawd. hi

[@sora6780]

oh hey bster

[@40ozfresh34]

Facts lol

[@ProdByAIR]

First track : I like how he put the sample in a key not many ppl would have chosen. Thats what made it stand out. Second Track: this track just shows that your drums really do make the beat! Those hard hitting kicks and snare made the beat stand out even more. Reminds me of something Wondagurl would make

[@Isaac2.]

They need to get Harry Fraud or Clams Casino next!

[@biggybwana6304]

isaac huerta That would be lit. Ty Beats as well.

[@frederickbingley6699]

I would love to see madlib but... yknow how he is...

[@frederickbingley6699]

Skyverz brah *GASP*

[@Naruto123476]

Frederick Bingley nvm my fault i thought he did

[@diymusicbiz]

Frederick Bingley Madlib would be a disaster. Producers him are not good under pressure, they are more or less perfectionists. Restricting his creativity would yield something rushed and the KZbin haters would swarm

[@asuspower8629]

madlib would be the best!! he would honestly make something interesting I feel because I assume rhythm roulette doesn't really have time limits unlike the make a beat in 5 minutes one. I feel like the more out there records he gets the better it would be though.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Greg Savage naw, I'm pretty sure there's a vid of him makin a beat on the spot with ease

[@zaniavaeluaga4833]

Questlove to start off 2017 will be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ilovecody7514]

Zania Vaeluaga Damn straight that would be flames!!!

[@sicknoted]

Calgary Flames! Hes wearing a gold flames pendant, and that is great.

[@godofawesomeness1]

one of the best Rhythm Roulettes i've seen. i've heard of this guy & enjoyed a couple of his productions before, but i'll have to look out for his work this year because he really impressed me here.

[@ForeignHeat]

He just killed it ! 4 fuckin fire beats....

[@beezy5052]

One of the best episodes ever in my opinion.

[@bxcellent_87]

That 3rd joint was 🔥🔥🔥 had that dark feel & the drums knock💯

[@40ozfresh34]

bruh i wanna remake it so bad lol

[@twisty6621]

that first beat is lit

[@tyronescringeheaven1120]

EricTwister all the beats are.

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

look like Denzel Valentine

[@audioplugg5310]

True Journey nah, Ryan Leslie

[@odiraru6716]

True Journey He reminds me, a lil bit, of Flylo.

[@eatincrabmeats]

lmao

[@KwanDon22]

damn he does look like ryan leslie lmao

[@ttdmax5711]

It's been a while had to come back and watch again... so fire!!!

[@xavierhenderson1135]

THIS MAN IS SERIOUS!!! Made bangers in different daws and everything!!! SALUTE!

[@dirkjanglas8357]

The editing in this video was really nice. Big ups guys!

[@Goose1162]

Does he make his beat in Fl studio and then send his trackouts to logic to mix them ? That seems like it's a lot of work

[@ProdbyPackTV]

Flagrant Its not hard, just track out your sounds in FL, then upload them back into Logic (thats Logic btw). Certain softwares bring a certain sound to production. I do it sometimes but since i dont have FL on my Mac thats what makes it difficult lol

[@Goose1162]

PACKbeatz I know that's logic lmao. I said that. But it just seems like so much work for you to mix it and go back in forth with DAWs when the track is gonna be mixed by an engineer anyway.

[@liqdelshaun]

Daniel K that's exactly what he does. Always do drums in FL, that step sequencer is Godly.

[@WeezyBestRapperAliv1]

it's not hard to bounce from FL.. you literally just click on "split mixer tracks" when you're exporting and it automatically does it for you.

[@Goose1162]

thefleyeingmonk I know this.. it's just not normal to switch between Daws like that

[@LAWRENCExRACHAL]

This dude is a MONSTER. Salute.

[@glorian4339]

All three beats are awesome!

[@taquilayang1634]

Underrated!! Let's get Frank Dukes next!!

[@MrUgur97]

taquila yang he would probably sample himself lmfao

[@youngtaco1892]

He the only one who know how to pick a sample, even Wondagurl couldnt nail it.

[@Peets001]

Have JFilt on here

[@g.eladoe]

PEACE and POSITIVE ENERGY

[@TuMalditaMadre]

He'll be picking things from the supermarket to sample! That's my dude!

[@tyronescringeheaven1120]

HeadNods Let's GET INTO IT!!!!! 😂

[@Beatsbyend]

Veeeeeeeeeeery Siiiiiiiiiiick Beeeeeeeeeats!!!!

[@crisv3283]

Welcome welcome welcome 😂😂

[@two3musik]

think he might be the best sampler in the game as far as new producers go.

[@sprb4725]

clams casino is also a new trap producer whos dope with the samples

[@AmirJKhan2006]

U ever heard of madlib ?

[@AmirJKhan2006]

Or ye

[@BasicNerf]

For anyone wondering, the Fabienne Delsol & The Bristols song he sampled is "Baby Gene"

[@Will-hc4xv]

Favorite episode. Always come back to this one.

[@alexalvarez5811]

Still waiting for the day I can find these on soundcloud

[@ReckyD]

This dude is dangerous to music... Abnormally creative... Love it! About the best this year...

[@jayshawnelder8017]

dope as hell i like how he jumps on it without too much skipping and at the end with the beat from scratch 🔥one of the best ep's I've seen

[@billyblazes8239]

Four of the best beats ever on this show Good fucking work Charlie

[@Unfoldedwarrior]

this was dope.. didnt expect this guy to be this good

[@dbcooprrr]

This is clearly a good episode. Why 37 dislikes??

[@ilovecody7514]

dbcooprrr Because people hate the generation that much, and modern drums used instead of boom bap.

[@TuMalditaMadre]

You realize the "modern drums" are drums from the 80s, right?

[@ilovecody7514]

Kenny Lopez​ People equate more so the way they are use now. Of course those drums have been around since way back, but other idiots don't believe it and equate that whole style of producing to be "trap" even though trap is a genre of rap like gangsta, boom bap, and etc. I guess I could've worded it better because it's more so the way the drums are sequenced and the frequency at which a certain type of kick, snare, or 808 is used, but you should know what I mean or are you just that slow... 😕 I +1 your comment for a good try at being a dickhead thanks for that buddy.

[@XD-ly7fp]

Tu Maldita Madre no they’re not lmao

[@planej6315]

@@XD-ly7fp The Roland TR-808 drum machine came out in the 80s so bascially yes, although the current trap style is based on 90s Memphis rap and 2000s Atlanta trap

[@MVP_MAGAZINE]

Ok mass appeal when you take a hiatus,you return with 🔥....not this....no way is this the last RR of 2016...absolutely disappointed......that being said you had an amazing year with some really inspiring pieces keep up the great work!

[@Will-hc4xv]

2nd best Rhythm Roulette of all time. Behind 9th Wonder of course.

[@MrBLawson85]

this guy is good

[@SELIMNIVEK]

Good job, another man did all the albums, A+++++++!!!!!

[@e-maestro]

This guy has a serious ear for flipping samples, I've seen a lot but this guy is unbelievable.

[@brauliogenial2827]

This is definitely my best Section of rhythm roulette! OMG 🤦🏽‍♂️✨

[@eargasm3526]

Charlie Heat is the truth

[@claysoggyfries]

All of these were bangers 🔥

[@thaddeusshain7471]

sample, bass, drums, percussion, thats all you need

[@gregholmes6083]

About time! I been wondering where RR disappeared to. Dude made 4 beats and all of em bang in their own way. Son is sick, thanks Mass Appeal.

[@BoChosen]

To be frank, I'm not familiar with him, but he's definitely dope. Enjoyed the episode.

[@ilovecody7514]

BoChosen His version of Facts by Kanye West was the one put on the Life of Pablo.

[@BoChosen]

Tha Swami : Appreciate the feedback. I'll have to get in gear and do my homework. Respect...

[@ilovecody7514]

BoChosen​​ No problem!!! But that's not his best beat in my opinion. He's worked with a lot of different rappers. He's more diverse than you'd think, I thought he was just decent till I heard some other beats. I think he's worked with Tre Capital, Lil Uzi, and some other artists of the same realm. With the exception of a few others. He definately could carry a couple bad rappers with some of those beats in his backpack imo. No disrespect to Uzi but he definately doesn't deserve some of the heat he's getting even if I do fuck with a couple somgs...

[@oversoon5576]

Notification squad like

[@eargasm3526]

Hunter Sanders Ayee!

[@thatboypoonkyt]

I've never seen someone make a beat in the way that he did. That approach is amazing.

[@RaymondAinyam]

He made something out of all those Vinyls! He definitely brought his last name

[@myhops]

That's it, I'm switching from Ableton to FL. So much more flexibility.

[@SleepFan771]

The first 2 beats were cool, but weird af. I can imagine Jay-Z rapping over that first one, not sure about the 2nd. I feel like Talib Kweli or RZA would kill that grimey 3rd beat. Def my favorite beat from his creations this episode. Charlie Heat has potential.

[@tuulymusic3856]

wtf you mean potential he was on life of pablo

[@40ozfresh34]

Ocean Sage that Rza type beat was crazy

[@40ozfresh34]

bruh that 3rd beat is insane

[@Kleenx1]

I watch this video everyday. This is a master class

[@RoadRunningBuzz]

he made straight HEAT ... 🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonlamont9856]

Get metro on here

[@Freewxll614]

Put Wale on the second beat, and Asap on the 3rd

[@ndx2k]

FreeWxll and put Ye on the first

[@DojoMuppet]

Strictly Music he'd be perfect. For some reason i can imagine 2 Chainz on it too

[@FrankTrill]

FreeWxll Hell yeah I can see Wale snapping on that 2nd beat.

[@CHERRIESforthewin64]

yeezy on the 1st and pusha on the 4th

[@dr.beaulab]

Looking at this in anticipation for UNLOCKED 1.5

[@preppybeats]

The dopest jawn of them all was the scratch into a beat. I dont know why, but you gotta love beautiful accidents in the studio! 👌🏾💯

[@BrandonThe1nr]

That Metro Boomin kit! haha

[@AARONKAYE]

ALL OF THESE ARE SOLID BANGERS

[@seanfrance3182]

In my opinion this was the best rhythm roulette. A lot of content in a short amount of time.

[@davisross4763]

He loves that double snare

[@arian8100]

He uses fl and logic at same time? Defuq?

[@Ribeirosfate]

Arian Ka He rewiring those 2 daw's, uses one as a slave and the other as a master. Using the best of both worlds.

[@Nostalgic-J]

Ribeirosfate can you explain the slave, master thing? thank u

[@08bourquem]

Shout out to repo on south street

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

Dope, one of the best ones in awhile imo. Would love to see EA SKI up on here!

[@FreakdabeatAli]

bro this just opened my mind as to how great charlie heat is

[@ihateeverything3972]

Who seen this before Aloha?

[@domenicosanta]

Frank Dukes or Allen Ritter please

[@rudymed]

i still watch this shit 3 years later

[@lazytravelr5388]

not gonna lie, love the what he did with the fabienne delsol tune!

[@Eddiecaine712]

Please tell me why you didn't continue killin that guitar loop....woooo that shit was flames!

[@CookieDee11]

He lived up to his last name for sure

[@iThunNdEr]

The beat from scratch is the heater for sure

[@ryantaylor9657]

Flawless Victory. I don't know many new producers, but this dude is the real deal