Rhythm Roulette: Hit-Boy (Guitar Center Edition)

When Hit-Boy graced the stage of the legendary Watch the Throne World Tour in 2011, Jay-Z famously announced that Hit, producer of the Throne duo’s classic “N****s in Paris record, was the only guest artist to do so to that point. It was a hell of an honor, especially for a non-vocalist, which Hit still was at the time.
Since then, the IE Inland Empire native has gone on a massive tear, producing arena-rocking anthems for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Drake, the late, great Nipsey Hussle and more. And he’s done it all without making the same beat twice.
On this Guitar Center edition of ‘Rhythm Roulette,’ Hit-Boy brings that dexterity to the proving grounds.
Enjoy.
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Shout out to Hit-Boy for coming thru and killing it on Rhythm Roulette. Who should we get on next here? Comment below and let us know...

[@Annatar3469]

Geoff Barrow

[@rjalamillo]

Alchemist

[@psychomantis6459]

Leaf Dog

[@aarondantley1293]

!llmind; Madlib; Darringer; The Free Nationals; Ludwig Gorranson

[@aarondantley1293]

Also, it'd be dope if you all put a total time metric on these videos; I know we get snippets, but having an idea of how much time the whole beat took to form would be pretty cool just to know how much work it takes for each beat.

[@jeffreypickett1311]

He really pulled my uncles album... that’s fire!!!!

[@Twitch13JesseWayne]

Which one was that ?

[@jeffreypickett1311]

@@Twitch13JesseWayne the earl pickett album

[@OkOk-ts1ky]

They sampled your uncle in 99 problems, thats 🔥

[@ProducerNAM]

Uncle Pickett!

[@seanjordan5686]

That’s awesome

[@HyperNonVerbal]

The second beat was really dope.

[@bryankelly335]

Def

[@VibesByDom]

That 2nd best was crazy. That's the one I wanted to hear during the closing credits.

[@bboymac84]

Yes I agree!

[@shabba194]

So dope he had to smoke a joint to it.

[@compkeyz]

Its so fire!!!

[@prod534]

Hit boy: No samples? No problem With samples? With pleasure

[@YesIAmSmarterThanYouPleaseCope]

It's almost like he's a producer or something.

[@cam105]

behinderteleberwurst *super producer

[@YesIAmSmarterThanYouPleaseCope]

@@GRIMM2197 No.

[@beedebawng2556]

😊😊😊 Great comment.

[@maly4402]

@@cam105 best of em all. him and boi1da are real goats

[@99biggee]

Wudup with RR though ? One show every 8 months. We need more... more.

[@mercurygriffin1523]

With sponser lol

[@colinkolo4936]

facts

[@gcornelius308]

No you don't. You need to be making music.

[@wyattalexander4041]

Sad the community can be so harsh here maybe that’s why 🤔 many videos with comments disabled..... let’s keep it about the music and have more people just doing what they love to do and everyone respect making music as well as the process 👌🏻

[@GantzIsSloppy]

@@gcornelius308 can't argue w/ that

[@Ali2Shifty]

the piano keys being played on that second beat was goddamn beautiful :'(

[@GFiveJuan]

Ali S bro I have to know what VST he got them keys from and that little flute sound

[@sundownbelow]

@@GFiveJuan Looked like Nexus.

[@percyadamsjr8076]

@@sundownbelow Yeah, Nexus for the keys, the flute is from Arcade.

[@leftjoystick03]

Pure talent right here. Man made a hard banger, a smooth vibe, and a classic soulful rap beat

[@lucassredzinski8671]

leftjoystick03 facts brother

[@natekvngmusic]

All in one session this man is amazing. bro

[@ronniesnakehissiii9413]

Did it with ease, too!

[@JohnLeslie4]

Hit boy is one of the greatest producers of our time

[@sevendsdirector4661]

fr him and those cats from upstate ny iykyk

[@AnthonyAnalog]

Yall need to put out a rhythm roulette mixtape series and get emcees on all these damn beats man.

[@munnemunnemunne]

+++

[@eightoheight]

@Nicole CoCo Hankerson that's already been mentioned way back in the JonWayne video

[@4b-lo]

And I want in!

[@Uchawibeatz]

Great idea!

[@beatsbydivine]

That would be alotta sample clearances. Nobody gettin paid😕

[@GermanChoc26]

The creativity is crazy, Hit Boy is a talented dude.

[@frikshun_]

I’m back here after listening to Nas’ Kings Disease album.

[@joeljoseph9017]

Me too album is 🔥

[@jaemez3247]

Same Tony. Already watched this. Now I am back!

[@kingrook45]

This young dude cold right here

[@jimireno1]

I had to know who made “car 85” and “replace me”. This dude knows what he’s doing.

[@zacho1333]

@@jimireno1 one of the most talented and versatile in the game. Made songs like those but also worked on a song like sicko mode. Crazy producer

[@pleasedtomakeyousmil]

The bass line he adds at the end of the second beat is incredible

[@raphael9783]

"I SHOULD PROLLY SIGN TO HIT BOY, CUZ I GOT ALL THE HITS BOY!!"

[@towned]

dude is calm AF and makes FIRE. damn.

[@TheKIDDRAW223]

That second one was so flawless and effortless 🤦🏾‍♂️🔥

[@audiodopebeats]

I promise if Nipsey was alive, he’d body that second beat. Hit-Boy always got that 🔥. #FLGang

[@nathanmcphee6236]

audiodopebeats This is actually a fact!!

[@ChivasKimber]

no lies told here

[@blakghost2023]

Oh hell yea

[@gangstabraze2048]

audiodopebeats maaaaaaan fukk Nipsey cKrab azz

[@iburnjointsforfun9409]

Nipsey trash af don’t put that brab ass nigga in here

[@DaanDMC]

Second beat went crazy

[@talkingdownonnett]

This is for everyone who says fl studio isn’t used by professionals

[@memnoch0609]

Thank you!

[@kruffkurtis1759]

Define professional?

[@bruh-mj4wu]

No one has ever said that

[@juliosoares4880]

@@bruh-mj4wu a lot of people say that

[@l-_olvlo_-l]

@@bruh-mj4wu Idk if this is bait or not but a lot of people say that

[@devonrojas283]

4:58 3 years later and still a vibe

[@gen0565]

Second beat was spiritually fuego🔥! We need something like that on wax boy!

[@joelhenderson2837]

That beat with the Wilson Pickett sample was HEAT!

[@_s3bastian_x98]

Hitboy had the best rhythm roulette out of all the ones I've watched...and I've watched a lot of them

[@gabeagurcia507]

THAT SECOND BEAT IS GORGEOUS.

[@jumlahmusicjumlahbeats7796]

A true craftman! Digging that he produces whats fits the sample instead of just throwing a standard beat on everything. Also the second beat is really dope 🔥

[@Powerule23]

Correct. He doesn't cut & paste around one standard beat. His broad range makes him special. I wouldn't blink if I heard he produced for Adele. Dude is super talented.

[@demodakid1]

"Who taught you how to cut all them soul samples like that???" Yeezy taught me. Lol

[@nash82000]

All 3 beats are NICE but that 2nd one!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@averagejohsgym2869]

Three different types of genres with three records. Dope

[@jidusea4327]

Why when he speaks he reminds me of Hannibal Buress. Despite that rn in 2023 he going off with the multitude of productions styles and he's rapping. Love this man

[@demencha-1]

Hit-Boy still got it! Was my favorite producer when ASAP blew up and when N in Paris came out hoooooo

[@remidibeatz8780]

The work he did on Juice Wrlds new project bangs too

[@alfredschnozzenstein1657]

Niggas in Paris was wack in my opinion.

[@planej6315]

@@alfredschnozzenstein1657 You prolly the only person in the world thinking this

[@alfredschnozzenstein1657]

@@planej6315 That's fine. Music is subjective.

[@planej6315]

Titus Sassole Agreed

[@harryelliott6945]

First beat is insanely chill. Gosh one of the best RR's i've seen!

[@Lcarter52]

Right???!!!!

[@blackicerhythms]

That's a genuine hitmaker. Talent in the raw. Great episode!

[@spha-m]

H-B is God's gift to mankind I tell you, this boy is truly talented...thank you Mass Appeal for this R & R!!!

[@dukewonder4097]

Second beat came on super premium! ... this is beautiful!

[@FreshFraz]

That Second beat was a vibe

[@YondoMusic]

Damn, waiting so long for new RR video

[@BrotherMalMusic]

They should do a sub-series of Rhythm Roulette where they get big KZbin producers like you.

[@poppie6161]

Yondo YONDO DA GOAT 💪🏾🥵🥶🤘🏾☀️🌧🌦🌩⛈🌨⛅️☁️💯😈

[@LWOTB]

Man that's what I'm saying

[@russelldriver2476]

Bro I didn't know you watch these. I subcribe to YOUR channel. Your beats are fire as fuck bro

[@PudWhacker]

🐐

[@carlosmartinezjr3501]

The second beat sounded like it had a heart beat. Made me think of a baby being born, and taking it's first breaths with its heart.

[@3STEEZ]

It would be dope, to see more of the systems, software, plugins, instruments they use while making the beats. I'm always squinting my eyes to try and see what bass that was, or what piano they chose, or plugin filter they just used.

[@t.o.g.knubandz]

That's the secret sauce

[@zawad5739]

i have to say this rhythm roulette was the most satisfying to observe. The way he moved and the execution of ideas like damn, man killed every single sample he put his hands on no cap

[@johnnywuz6498]

This was a good 1. Need more... Its not like there's a shortage of producers.

[@mikethevicious]

Johnny Wuz it’s not a lot of really good ones

[@NAof01]

mikethevicious so many amazing ones out there

[@beebloody1470]

you must not know about this app called instagram

[@messierultra]

Need one with Harry Fraud, been waiting for that to happen.

[@nigelasipa4150]

Eeeesh! Hit boy laced these up nicely. He been on a roll lately

[@TJGRecking]

I want more of that second beat! 4:10

[@BlakeSuperior_Beats]

That last chop was fresh. Really straightforward boom bap shit I absolutely LOVE!

[@travispearson2784]

Top-notch, now that's what I'm talking about. Hit-Boy is one of the most talented producers in the game & that second beat was amazing. Great work.

[@jamicub39]

Wilson Picket really was a blessing. It was the salt of the ingredients.

[@Large23collectibles]

Been a while since the last RR

[@thesun3698]

yep

[@georgethompson1991]

No doubt. Clicked on that mad quick. Love these.

[@JayInHisPrime]

The best one by a long shot 3 different beats ! 🤯

[@KosyneMusic]

Thank you Mass Appeal / RR, we appreciate you guys...especially when you nail the episodes like this...Hit-Boy "came thru......he came thruu" (c) 9th Episode...killed all three flips but GOOD LAWD...BEAT 2 THOUGH!......WOW..

[@EmceeGeek]

This is the one! Thanks Guitar Center & Mass Appeal.

[@omarortiz3051]

Get juicy j or dj paul im here man or both at the same time

[@theproductivejunkie9298]

its a shame they fell out

[@THEINFAMOUS1011]

FACTS.

[@kOoLppT191]

Fuck that we need roc Marci

[@gcmproductions3499]

Exactly

[@dougroyce5784]

Slept on producers

[@thekidsallgrownup]

The best episode y'all had in a while. We need a RR for the less known up-n-comers. ;)

[@KingKG]

Well worth the wait!!! Thank you Guitar Center!!!

[@glenwilson9533]

I like how Hit Boy helped ( resurrected) Nas his career, gave him his second wind six albums in 3 years that's Gangsta for Nasty Nas

[@SeanJZoning]

Shouts to HB for not being afraid to battle Boi-1da man. Respect.

[@selvillerecords]

After Jamming " Nas’ Kings Disease" we back

[@Dafnebrbza]

Listen to Benny the Butcher new album produced by hit-boy

[@therealMikeG90]

I been grinding my whole life since them Colton High days #IE #909 Glad to see the IE with so much passion for this love of music

[@bbyru7258]

Easily one of the best rythm roulette I've ever seen

[@ListerTunes]

Using a trackball in 2019 deserves respect.

[@ashconbeats8414]

If they were placements this is who they should be for! 1st beat - Kendrick Lamar 2nd beat - Drake 3rd beat - Jay Z

[@aaricaaric1]

first beat trav

[@CJ.TheWaye]

Will always have love for hitboy.... Extremely talented producer

[@stradigythegreat536]

Hit Boi killed with the gift of music. Loved it, and enjoyed the time he put into his roulette challenge and the second beat was hard and nice. Keep it up mass appeal

[@emilylyfoung3424]

Drop that second beat officially 🔥

[@MiletobeatsProduction]

Fire episode! Picked all the right samples!

[@eliwaste]

best episode by far u snapped !

[@time0]

Favorite episode so far

[@Karlyle7]

2nd best crazy🔥🔥 I looking forward to being apart of this series eventually. Gotta get my work up

[@favorgib]

Second beat is so nice, that you want to be in southern France and just enjoy life as it is

[@sheldonj2476]

Been a min. Since I watched. Great to be back with one of the best cookin up

[@KONSEP1er93]

I've watched this video a few times and all 3 beats always hit so hard!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@GoodxJ]

Man oh man, been ready for a new episode of RR!!!!!!!!!! Don't do us like that again please!!!! thank you kindly.

[@adamjohnson5307]

Damn three samples, 3 totally different beats 👌🏾

[@EVERYBLUEMOONBEHINDTHEMOON]

Thank You @Mass Appeal for keeping the Sample Game Gang Alive

[@tonyrobbins2558]

Man they all came out great. That’s Mamba like greatness 😅 love the energy!

[@DJames-wn2pr]

That 2nd beat was 🔥🔥🔥 and got Dom K wrote all over it! Somebody please make that happen!

[@E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06]

@Mass Appeal can you please upload the full beat when finished, i can't be the only one asking or am i?

[@pinkfloyd36123]

i dont think they can do that, the producers keep these beats so they can maybe use em at some point, mass appeal doesnt own them

[@YoungDraco]

one of the best episodes 🔥🔥

[@papervws]

that second beat impressed me

[@mxo1210]

Kev Brown would be dope! Stro Elliott, 9th Wonder & Eric Sermon are the best Rhythm Roulette in my option.

[@ccccchhhhh]

*RR, we missed you* *Please drop more soon. This was dope Hit-Boy has been a beast for years*

[@rhawnb5457]

Hit-Boy has always been so versatile and comin with fire beats.

[@jermainetucker6001]

Keep the beats fired up Hit--Boy!🔥🔥🔥

[@andgar923]

Kids... this was a producer and not simply a beat maker

[@frederickfavors8585]

I can feel Nip in the room 🙌4:44

[@jackasable12]

Killed it.One of the best episodes.

[@DJGooda04]

4:05 “I’m just letting that shit lead the way” ....Magic Happens

[@sukhrobjonziyoev2916]

Thanks a lot, Hit-Boy! Please renew the rhythm roulet! More videos!!!

[@bazzyblack5895]

TONY FONTANA!!!! #IE #909

[@gnote206ify]

Put that second beat on repeat🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@thahomie773]

About time @ Mass Appeal it’s been awhile since y’all dropped a rhythm roulette keep them coming drop a new episode every week

[@acv1930]

Second beat sounds like a Dom Kennedy & SOB X RBE collab 🗣💯

[@Phoenix-to8dy]

I almost shed a tear when i saw this. Best producer in the world man.

[@dmedford5]

Him or Metro

[@isaiahjordan8014]

@@dmedford5 hit boy and boi 1da

[@Stummpmusic]

I love guitar center!!

[@gregholmes6083]

Whoa... Mad love to this man. I thought son was about to leave us with that first trap beat and disappoint then dude went in his bag. All three beats respectively can appeal to all hip hop crowds and that's tough. Hit-Boy made it look easy.

[@malcolmbenjamin28]

That 2nd beat is for DOM tho...........I can hear it lol!! The 3rd sounding like a 9th beat!!! Shoutouts to #Hitboy # DomKennedy #9thWonder!!! #Glazing!!

[@DerrickStratton-dasedesigns]

this one surprised me, these would be cray with a little more mixing that second one was dope

[@southeasttrue]

Love this show

[@toddmaek5436]

Yo just stoppin by to say YOU MURDERED NAS WHOLE ALBUM. That shyt was fire

[@mannyl.975]

Wonder what happened to the whole HS87 squad, the last album was dope. We need another HALF-A-MILL series btw. Big ups from Toronto!

[@lemardavis378]

Manny L. It’s coming

[@MamboGimbobili]

At first I thought they dubbed Hannibal Buress voice over his. Hit-Boy sounds just like him

[@travihuncho]

Probably the best episodes right here🔥 all heat. We need a Ryan Leslie episode next.

[@sizendaproducer5476]

The Best Rhythm Roulette ever watched !