Rhythm Roulette: Jonwayne

For this installment of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal presents Jonwayne, the man who tears down shows in Teva sandals. We took Jonwayne to Poobah Records in Pasadena, CA to pick out three records while blindfolded. The fun begins once we start to witness what he came up with. Out of the three records, he ended up going drawing joints from The Ritchie Family's Give Me A Break, as well as The Stylistics' Sun & Soul record he considered using to be "cheating," because it's a given that there is good shit on there. Nonetheless, your boy crafted two joints back-to-back for your listening pleasure.
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[@adn8099]

For those that don't know, he has a youtube channel now called 'John Makes Beats' and streams on twitch as well.

[@moleedaboi]

I envy this man's talent. He doesn't even use a DAW 💀

[@u_mrmcmisdemeanor]

Bro goated ff

[@YamiTheCreator]

thank you for showing me that GEM of a channel

[@adn8099]

@@YamiTheCreator no problem brother!

[@iLoveMalikToo]

I told forgot I seen him on here long time ago. Just last year finally this channel and I love it.

[@carinoe1]

massappeal needs to come out with a beat tape from all these roulette videos

[@clovismcpony]

+jerick carino exactly

[@PartTimeDowny]

It would be near impossible to clear copyrights on everything used in the beats

[@carinoe1]

BUT you that matter? I mean they did release these sounds with out any effect from youtube copy right. I would agree with you if they were selling the tape tho

[@carinoe1]

does*

[@capricedixon929]

+PartTimeDowny the could put it out for free. As long as they're not making money off of it it can be released.

[@pookie0824]

You can criticize him for only using is laptop all you want, but the end result speaks for himself. That beat at the end was damn near ready for the masses. That level of comfort doesn't come easily, I've been working on the same beat tape for a year now, and it still hasn't come out the way I want it yet. Salute to Jonwayne

[@jomjimison5637]

bruv just finish that shit... trust me.. your tape is probably hell hot you just feel it isnt perfect.

[@mgdp12]

The real crime is using the damn track pad.

[@DJCrankDC]

You just spoke the realist shit ever in that last sentence. 💯

[@BigStickyNugs]

@Hero for Hire amen to that

[@jobeyrm]

You ever release it? Where can I find it? I make beats as well, love to hear others trying to master the craft and strive for excellence

[@blackmale78]

how can people say sampling is NOT an art form

[@desktorp]

can't spell fart without art

[@blackmale78]

david esktorp so why are you watching rythm roulette WHEN YOU KNOW ITS ABOUT SAMPLING?

[@deafbyhiphop]

blackmale78 he was fucking with you

[@HToWnRePPiiN]

this is 2018, not 1970.. Wake up or shut up.

[@yanggyan9729]

@@desktorp 👍™

[@xxxmax1026xxx]

You guys should make a app that gives 3 random records and the youtube link to it so we can try to do Rhythm roulette

[@jonathanmiller572]

Shit that's a pretty good idea

[@xxxmax1026xxx]

Noize Hexagonz Yeah because I wanna do this but idk where i can find a random genre EP's

[@teamcoalhapcharcoal]

AKAMax the vinyl frontier, google it. loads of annoying ads and half of it is shit, but hey, random vinyls everywhere

[@inamenu4745]

They finally did it

[@inamenu4745]

@Phony Mex yo man calm down. Some people just can't go buy vinyl and sample it. Just because you don't use vinyl doesn't mean you aren't a hip hop head.

[@cratedigging]

Love this guy's production. He has a unique ear for making smooth instrumentals!

[@skyboundzoo]

Rony Arriaga Dude can RAP too!

[@major_dynamic]

Yours is better tho

[@francescoromano]

"That shit is so lame...but is so tight"

[@montalvoj]

William Adama as soon as I read it, he said it lol

[@kwaill6645]

wow, what are the odds. same exact thing happened to me.

[@juliankenzo]

props to jonwayne for having those good ears @2:46 about that yoshi song.

[@Baseballmagee]

No cap

[@denverm4x]

Thumbs up for fucking Yoshi stage that made my day

[@OrchidEleven]

Forehand Anhyzer i wonder who he mains

[@bevan7ful]

+Sweat James he's probably a skilled Roy

[@Skybola]

+Forehand Anhyzer MELEE

[@kylez9094]

roys our boy

[@getawordinedgewize]

MBola l

[@izreallight9933]

I've heard him use the sample in the end. he actually put that out. i fucking love this dudes production

[@DavidMac8Six8]

Where?

[@uptmax9614]

you know the name of it

[@daveacosta4166]

Aaron A. Dubz Person how about no

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

Dave Acosta How about go fuck yaself'

[@daveacosta4166]

Aaron A. Dubz Person real proffesional buddy. Now no ones gonna hear that garbage.

[@Juheardmeshun]

please get knxwledge, Afta-1, and FlyLo if possible

[@drmad21]

knx? he's gonna make 12 beats in one video lmao.

[@pookie0824]

No offense but FlyLo literally doesnt have the time for one of these. It'd be dope to see him working tho

[@Juheardmeshun]

yea true

[@meman24]

afta-1 would be tight, played a few times with him, he's such a nice guy

[@dotConcept]

I want to see Kev Brown on this joint too.

[@IAmTeko]

I swear rhythm roulette is my love and hip-hop, I'm loving these videos.

[@emayesjohnson]

5 years later. What he made from these records ended up being 🔥🔥🔥

[@faux36]

wow. just realized that was Ras G in the studio

[@king8off]

What's that song? I need that in my playlist asap lol

[@Drakalfrack]

RIP Ras G

[@mihlaligiba]

R.I.P. Ras G

[@rashodlewis2918]

R.I.P. Ras G

[@mickeyswell]

Its 2014. I don't understand why people are looking down on producers for using programs such as Ableton. As long as its heat who cares. Knxwledge makes all of his beats on Ableton but you would have never guessed it.

[@qmurec]

Some of the dopest tracks I heard were made in FL Studio....yeah, it's stupid to hate on the tools when it's the mind using them that's relevant.

[@jdstarek]

CA ALL DAY I’m confused, every beat is made on a DAW. And Ableton is considered one of the top 3. Half the music on Spotify is made on Logic or Ableton. Major labels/studios use Pro Tools. But all are DAWs and do the same thing.

[@sprb4725]

jason starek a lot of sample based producers use mpcs or asr 10s

[@MentalPistol]

​@@qmurec The heated argument b/w Hardware vs Software officially ended back in 2008/9 with the arrival of Lex Luger. Also 9th Wonder had already made the first Little Brother album using only FL Studio (Still "fruityloops" at the time) and later a track on Jay-Z's album, so that solidified it for the boombap cats.

[@47fortyseven47]

how the tables have turned lol now everyone uses ableton

[@aikighost]

This is so dope, just bought 2 of this guys albums off this.

[@dreames8009]

aikighost -Jonwayne is Stones Throw... can't go wrong with that. 🙏🏽

[@aderye4904]

Denise R not any more he got beef with em now

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

I'm not familiar with him but I like this dude. Mad chill.

[@J.5.M.]

Listen to Rap Album Two, amazing album

[@Akaimayn]

Can you imagine if Dilla was still alive and they did a Rhythm Roulette with him, that'd be crazy

[@asidom9706]

i keep on coming back to this video because it’s one of the best i’ve seen in the series. Jonwayne is damn talented - beats and bars.

[@ZerohFault]

this beat gave me chills. i wish i could produce. making music is basically a passion of mine, i just have no idea how lmao.

[@dhbwpteam]

u download fruity loops

[@radazeonv8821]

+ZerohFault Look up Korg Kaosillator

[@mawiiile706]

+dhbwpteam this is the truest shit in the world, "how do i make music?" "download fruity loops" LMFAO

[@chrishoward8058]

+ZerohFault fruity loops youtube + busy work beats tutorials that a get you started on the path your welcome

[@wetswole6187]

+Chris Howard is he better then seamless

[@JAHsh077]

Such a crisp sample . One of favorite rhythm roulettes so far

[@KvatchIsInDanger]

Been jamming Rap Album Two since I was recommended this guy. I had no idea he was producing most of his beats. Big ups Jonny Boy!

[@im2dopee]

those drum patterns are goals

[@d.kashani]

Wish Dilla was alive.

[@tubby_luvvy]

DarkMatterBeatz I'm sure no matter what he would pick out, he'd be like "I think I have this record" for all 3

[@josuke9107]

RIP Dilla. 🙏🏼

[@fuckingchump8975]

Rest easy you absolute legend

[@edenbeats.8569]

DarkMatterBeatz he could've done like 3 beats per vinyl

[@Theonlyoneto]

@@edenbeats.8569 honestly

[@IntelegramStudios]

Who ever came up with the idea for Rhythm Roulette is a genius it really forces these producers to try some different shit

[@outsidr1]

wanna see knxledge get on rhythm roulette that shit would be so nice

[@juliankenzo]

yes yes yes. soundcloud.com/knxwledge

[@BabyBoiQue]

I love Rhythm Roulette, but i keep finding myself coming back to this episode.

[@Reidja7]

Love how they added in the Yoshi stage song for comparison, haha.

[@NiteRythemzRadio]

this is the tightest we heard on rhythem roulette! much love and respect to all the beat makers!

[@nofx84]

What's with everyone hating on him using a computer? Hardware samplers do the same shit, just less efficiently.

[@LG-ro5le]

Keith Hernandez i prefer using a mpc to sample, i would say its more efficient than using a daw to sample

[@kingbingbong1920]

LG personally i find that taking chops out of edison and fitting them in to the playlist is easier than timing chops and stretching them on an mpc. still a very amazing way to make beats and the effort is recognized on both ends

[@UnDEADBishop138]

Came back to this after all these years. Still love watching wayne work.

[@lknihs]

i wanna thank you guys for showing me this amazing artist! been a fan since then

[@torontobud8902]

this dude is like the everymans action Bronson. A little more lean, A little more clever, a little more relateable. Also the stylistics record was fucking too nice

[@keap4307]

Action is luxurious, Jonwayne is inspired by Dilla and lives in experience

[@olehmoskalyuk4509]

both are kings

[@TroutBoneless]

"i try to keep the essence of the original sample" best advice for any upcoming producer

[@Souls.never.die27]

Man I'm loving this you guys are just pumping them out keep them coming much respect I definitely get inspiration from them.

[@UnDEADBishop138]

Still holds up as one of the best

[@kaefblacktv]

SHTTIN ON PRODUCERS AND HE DIDN"T EVEN TOUCH A KEYBOARD!! DOPE!!

[@makagemusic9354]

That beat is just so chilled! So smooth. i can hear Evidence on that!

[@thedrumbroker]

One of our favorites!

[@hazakimmusic]

Say what you want...but this beat feels so right!

[@unfunnycomedian3057]

MADLIB MADLIB MADLIB

[@HToWnRePPiiN]

Beat is dope af, I can listen to that loop all day.

[@adg_87]

Houston Texas yes sir! Same!

[@thissano1]

My favourite beat outta all the Rhythm Roulette episodes. DEADASS

[@terrellrobinson6578]

this beat is toooo dope i need tohear the whole thing

[@Lmpfapo1]

Yo dat Yoshi's Island stage got mad samples

[@matthewasbury7162]

i love that he was like "this is cheating" then funks with it. lol

[@Decadence257]

I keep coming back to this vid

[@daniel_gsc]

Jon, please extend it and release it, I find myself coming back to listen to it in the end

[@scnupe7]

We need an episode with Oddisee!!!

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Didn't know the guy who owns my local MTG store was a badass producer.

[@diptonsauce1985]

Thanks for the early birthday gift Mass Appeal an Jonwayniac ! Fuckin dope track

[@rankindwolf]

Dope, Jowayne was just playing s... down he really bout the music man. Respect for sharing bigg!!

[@jes2fresh285]

Genius with the chop

[@GoodxJ]

It's impossible to not make heat with a Stylistics record! dope!

[@DanMcQuade]

This is a great series. Good stuff.

[@edgooding8366]

This has to be the dopest studio ive seen on here yet. Look at all that sweet gear!!!!!

[@purplestate]

I can see Ghostface rhyming over this beat

[@Squarian33]

That Stylistics was fire!

[@loveandpop1001]

been looking forward to this one

[@Random51974]

This is one of the best!!

[@jrocknbct]

@2:54 is Buckshot and 9th Wonder 'One For You' off the Formula Album.

[@KaliBeatsYoSoyAquel]

This guy looks like SeamlessR's cooler older brother lol

[@ilovecody7514]

Yeah, I see it! Lol!

[@Think1stAct2nd]

That sh¡t it hilarious!!! I was thinking it was him...but couldn't remember the name. Lmfao

[@SUBSYNDICATE]

hahaha seamless' hip hop alter ego

[@zodiac909]

YES! Holy shit! I've been trying to figure out who he reminded me of for weeks!

[@zodiac909]

Both of them could be distant cousins of Rick Rubin XD

[@boombaplisten888]

This is beautiful.

[@SinSear001]

THAT LAST BEAT THO!!! Truly fantastic.

[@RogerHeathers]

I'm gonna just favourite this before I even watch it.

[@djceejaay]

I be feenin for this shit right ere. Thanks Mass Appeal - fa sho. U provide a varied prospective from all KINDS of producer cats in the game, regardless of who they are and how they get down. Ur shit is real.

[@MannyGodinez95]

Jonwayne always on beat Giving the world a special treat to always appear neat

[@candacew3348]

2020 and still dope!

[@snowdjagha]

Fucking finally someone didn't use soul because it felt like cheating! Props!

[@relative_vie]

Well he did lol. The main part is from the soul track

[@nillrill1560]

+hill yer because it's increadibly easy to make hip hop out of soul music. i dont know why, but possibly because of the grooves and melodic elements.

[@therealliveguy]

+hill yer because they're stupid as hell. Use what the hell you wanna use and make it dope. The END!

[@TheeIsrael805]

+Drew Minatti lets listen to your dope ass beats than.

[@dinuguan]

Because soul music is the essence of hip hop and r&b

[@emilyjane7027]

1:18 RIP RAS G

[@squeegeemcgee]

wish there was a place i could listen to this full song.

[@hypnoscoutain1849]

so beautiful

[@EliasOlsen]

Should do one with Tyler. I'll bet he knows every record he picks lol

[@camslammin8527]

fr

[@welderboy13]

Tyler is garbage

[@eightoheight]

Tyler doesn't do sample beats he even said that he hates doing it

[@camslammin8527]

Doug NA$TY He did on a lot of his early stuff and the OF tapes. Not as common, but he might use very small samples every now and then in his new stuff

[@korikotreehouse1664]

EightohEight plenty of samples on flower boy

[@Azmatic24]

Try and get Knxwledge on Rhythm Roulette!!!!

[@MicJones]

PLEASE.

[@Peter32tjrksor]

4 years and counting

[@1braden]

Sadly Knxwledge said he didn't want to do this

[@louisana07]

Years later and I still can't pinpoint an artist who be perfect for this beat. 🤔

[@armandohaynes2303]

Ghostface, maybe common 🤔

[@louisana07]

@@armandohaynes2303 early 2000s common would be dope on this beat.

[@GameFace49er]

Thought is was Dope! Keep'em coming!

[@josiahwynn388]

he killed that beat

[@mojohcreations]

3:01 9th flipped that on a buckshot album

[@Realest1979]

+marion johnson Right. "One For You," (Big Lou) off of The Formula

[@mojohcreations]

Yup...absolutely right

[@triborogigolo]

+Marion Johnson that was my fav track off the formula. buck sounded so emotional.

[@mojohcreations]

+henney_dykstra u right...it's my favorite too

[@Tee_Outlaw]

Best Beat I've Heard On The Roulette!!!!!!!

[@teddycarter396]

One of the greatest.

[@SikanderHayer]

Lol dude looks like a High SeamlessR

[@tsacramento5884]

Yo Sikander tell Slim to be up this bro Lmao

[@str8wstcst1]

this beat is super fresh bro. :-)

[@tractorfan19]

dope man , love this alot

[@nedtheproducer5777]

I love this guy

[@drewdivision86]

get a hologram j dilla on rhythm roulette

[@j.n924]

retweet

[@azcutman]

i want Primo for New Years.. ILLwait

[@kazzythegypsy_3.0]

preem won't give out his techniques

[@jerzwhite4548]

True that Preemo ain't giving up nothing

[@From96TilDeath]

There's a video to how he made the beat to Classic... He literally used elevator music from some weird European country as the base of it.

[@michaelwebb4707]

Man this guy has soul. Luv it mane!

[@telepathy90]

love jonwayne. super dope flips

[@smooooth_]

Dope music videos man

[@BeFrankyMusic]

this intro beat is so sick!

[@icuplayer]

If you haven't found it already it's Gross - Jonwayne

[@yanceyboyz]

His rhyming is even doper than his beats

[@SecretsofScorpio]

The sample of gross sounds like the sample from the beat in the vid ?? maybe it's the 'other beat' but at the front but not the back like he mentioned @4:20 ?? COINCIDENCE ??

[@Hagooman3000]

Best beat hands down

[@thissano1]

Bro

[@VanguardSound7]

i think this was my favorite one yet. kid got busy.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

2024, still go back to this

[@strongxhands]

The Stylistics -"I Plead Guilty" = The Yoshi joint

[@gm4491]

I wish this beat was actually able to hear full song.

[@DaveNTwana2K9]

me too

[@middknight5202]

Didn’t even realize Ras G made a little appearance here at 1:18 Rest in paradise. (Shout out to his record store too poobah records) Man, he should’ve been on here!

[@allstar930]

That last joint was smooth and knocked.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

anything on any record can be sampled, but how can you expect to not get a sample from the stylistics? nice beat.

[@Serg87ish]

Nottz raw next please 🙏

[@PoltergeistClassics1]

This beat bangs!!!!!!!!!

[@daled1522]

I love it