Rhythm Roulette: Stro Elliot | Mass Appeal

For this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we linked up with Stro Elliot. Stro is best known for his work as one half of the duo The Procussions, as well as his prolific career as a solo beatmaker. His beats blend classic hip hop and soul samples with hard hitting percussions. He's worked with Soulection and will be releasing an instrumental album via House Shoes' Street Corner Music imprint later this year.
Check out what he was able to craft after selecting three records blindfolded above.
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[@TaxTaxes]

drum game crazy

[@TheHolyBar]

damn yess

[@trakzproductionz]

facts

[@famedesigns1167]

^

[@BamMarzelliTooDope]

I don't know about anyone else but gah damn.. I'm amazed..

[@CrassZorro]

Yeah, this makes me reevaluate my application of drums. His sound so natural and loose.

[@PeejayEstay]

THE MOST UNDERRATED RHYTHM ROULETTE IN MY OPINION

[@4partmedia]

how?? the real understand this to be a classic episode..........

[@AYYYEEEEYOOO]

YESSSSS

[@nmagain24]

You got damn right

[@beatkidblaze]

MAJOR FACTS!!! Am I the only one that hears somebody like LOGIC on that first jam?!

[@nmagain24]

@@beatkidblaze nah id rather hear NAS or Blackthought, as a matter of fact let me get Nas, Blackthought, and Andre 3k on that track. No choruses either.

[@chafomon]

Is it just me, or does Stro look like every comic super hero when they're in civilian secret identity mode?

[@TheEssenceMusic831]

Chafomon Beats this had me laughing out loud haha

[@jondunn1543]

Chafomon Beats TRUUUU SHIT💀

[@edjohnson6411]

the black clark kent

[@billionabil]

Yeah like Green Lantern when he was a sketch artist or some shit lol

[@toddmaek5436]

This is the most underrated comment in this thread!

[@nafisdavis2365]

That second beat is why I started making beats

[@iveywebb]

Jetz Jetr I know that's right

[@AhYes-it3mr]

Link to your beats Nafis? Wanna hear what you created!

[@nmagain24]

That 2nd beat is top 5 of this ENTIRE SERIES every episode excluding NOBODY

[@chance7064]

The last beat was my favorite personally

[@Well_Its_Me]

I prefer the first beat he made

[@theunenlightenedproducer1081]

So I just got finished watching the Jimmy Fallon episode with Dave Chappelle. And I noticed a dude that looked familiar playing with the Roots. I thought to myself: Yo, that looks like the dude from Rhythm Roulette playing with the Roots! I did a quick Google search and realized that Stro Elliot is now a member of the ROOTS. Congrats on the new gig.

[@raymarkhamyarsongs]

With drum technique and keys like that the samples are almost irrelevant. One of the more musical Rhythm Roulettes I've seen. Dope!

[@genohall2235]

It Didn’t Even Matter...

[@samsoniteman]

Taking nothing away from 9th Wonder, but that track from 4:00-5:56 bodied every other producer that ever come on Rhythm Roulette. Stro Elliott is a musician in every sense of the word

[@AMNRAH]

Bruh, u ain't fuckin lyin my dude..wtfffff

[@AMNRAH]

I know u saw/heard/felt the fuck outta his pad work on "doin it for dilla" tribute video, right?

[@samsoniteman]

RAHkHAR -_- absolutely!

[@psychotomb]

I feel the exact same way

[@ANDYbwa]

Agree but 3rd beat is fire too!! Those drums maaannn

[@toddmaek5436]

Dont mind me, just came to pay my respects to that 2nd beat in this year of our lawd 2022

[@dglm567]

Amen

[@user-zo2rv3en9w]

hip hop is alive and Rhythm Roulette proves it

[@zshakur]

The best comment yet!

[@seydevilchick8]

Hell yeah

[@AakimMusic]

Dimityr Dimitrov for real

[@LoganTheGeeRaff]

Only ignorant people actually thought hip hop was dead haha.

[@smiley4eal]

right on.

[@opNAE]

I've never seen a producer make drums like that. That is seriously so unique. Mad respect to Stro Elliot.

[@BombXXplosive]

4:23 the way those drums entered gave me a new lease of life

[@HomageBeats]

I have a feeling that those kits might be live recorded drums from sessions of his / friends , etc. CRAZY FIRE.

[@koy_music]

Nah... Addictive Drums 2

[@samutwala3320]

The second beat Stro made hits home.

[@toddmaek5436]

All in the soul

[@seanjosiah1537]

this dude is ridiculous on the pads, he is definitely underrated and that track in the middle is shockingly banging he deserves a prize

[@divinesoul7]

That second joint is a spaceship. Otherworldly.

[@toddmaek5436]

Man look from 3:29 to 5:57 is some of the best beat making I have seen ANYWHERE ON KZbin!!!!!!!!

[@davidholmes3776]

"We got time to do one more?!" Yes bruv. You play all day!

[@AustinGigstead]

This is one of the most impressive rhythm roulettes

[@charleygrossman8368]

Probably the best drum work I've seen on an MPC firsthand. He's definitely a full-blown musician

[@therealliveguy]

that's not an MPC, but to your main point, yes...his drum game is absolutely ridiculous.

[@TuMalditaMadre]

That's an Ableton Push 2 not an MPC, but you're right. Drum programming as it's called by some is not easy.

[@finemmusic]

check out araabmuzik or shawn wasabi

[@iveywebb]

mr inhabitant just checked out araabmuzik's episode. It was 🔥 but Stro Elliott's was 🔥🔥🔥.

[@charleygrossman8368]

iveywebb Yeah this is alot more soulful and musical. But nothing wrong with araabmuzik's headrocker that was just as crazy in its own way

[@HighFlown]

Goddamn...This dude got god hands

[@DLesMusic]

Stro Elliot.......Sir, you've earned a new fan.

[@therealliveguy]

Survived? My nigga.....YOU WON!

[@dustinsaidtoney2547]

liveguy Exactly!

[@blackroosters]

At 4:20 I thought "This is ridiculous" and then at 4:44 he down shifted into 3rd gear and that was it!

[@pocketmoneyrecords]

stro please release those beats. they are too good to be forgotten

[@brandydawn7535]

I thought the 9th Wonder was my favorite, but this shit here...My Gawd! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JubilantAntics]

6:25 - 7:30 one of my favorite beats I ever heard, big up Stro Elliot.

[@venge.onerski]

wait wait... he did that way to effortlessly... I'm coming back to this vid when beatblock kicks in lol

[@StopScrollingStupid]

Fa'sho!!!👍🏾👍🏾👏🏿👏🏿

[@Dillagent]

Facts!

[@RhythmAndPlay]

I came back time and time again over the past 3 years just to hear that 2nd joint.. 🔥🔥🔥

[@toddmaek5436]

Thats why im here RIGHT NOW!!!!! lol fellow 2nd beat traveler.

[@RhythmAndPlay]

Todd Maek likes your comment.. might as well listen again lol

[@gokuparaguaio1319]

I do the same thing almost everyday

[@RhythmAndPlay]

@@gokuparaguaio1319 yea I’m listening to it again lol

[@RhythmAndPlay]

👀

[@tevbuff]

This dude has really dope chopping and drumming skills.

[@jawshtheproducer4225]

This is hands down the best hip hop session for Rhythm Roulette. Thank you, Stro Elliot.

[@LucasKamei]

This is probably the most comfortable setup I've seen so far. He can reach everything he needs without moving out of the chair at all, which is pretty great.

[@shejisoda]

Congrats on him joining The Roots!

[@lindasson]

This is absolutely my favorite episode of Rythm Roulette by far. He KILLED this jawn!

[@dachucktaylor1]

Boon Doc needs an episode of rhythm roulette

[@AARONKAYE]

YES

[@padlockbeats151]

fuck havent heard of that dude in years yo.

[@chadpatt100]

Boonie Mayfield fo sho

[@BJMifsud]

YES he does

[@kocakaflarr2922]

you aint lying … Boonie Mayfield is a beats ..so under rated ..

[@DL-1]

Killing it with the snare rolls.

[@DJSuave813]

This jumps into my top 3...shit probably second to only 9th Wonder Good shit!

[@clipperofwings]

9TH, DAHI, BLAZE, AND NOW THIS

[@domonicjames137]

9th, Large P, Eric Sermon, BlackMilk... and most definitely this dude

[@dougley197]

that Havoc was nice too

[@kwania.l1667]

+Domonic James eric sermon wasnt as satisfying

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

Yessir, it def does for me as well! My top 3 is: 1. Large Professor 2. 9th Wonder 3. Stro Elliot

[@VConley]

Stro was wildin with the drums

[@ElthaLyricist]

Never heard of bro before, but that second beat made me a BELIEVER in his abilities. Touched my soul to the core with that one. Should've kept building on that one. All three where flames though #DOPE

[@morphicmusic]

I make the pilgramage to this session everytime It pops up in my YT feed. Highly inspiring, musical and modest. Stro Elliot is a beast!

[@sagganuts]

I think this may just top the 9th Wonder session

[@im2dopee]

i was bout to comment the same thing he Top 3 forsure so far

[@g.eladoe]

+JOHN KNEE 9th, Stro, and whos third?

[@im2dopee]

GSame big krits was dope cus he made the beat and he flowed over it

[@cotathemc4797]

Big K.R.I.T

[@ChuckSoulPapin]

The Just Blaze session was dope plus it was during their live phase

[@mibbzx1493]

That 2nd beat is one of the best beats i heard on this 🔥🔥🔥

[@JEFFMAN90]

This is one of the best ones. Its up there with 9th wonders and Large Professor's.

[@rocbarnes]

Top 5 Rythm Roulette. He follows the rules completely. I will look for more of his music on KZbin because of his Rhythm Roulette. PEACE

[@nathanhanis9758]

I cant even begin to explain how great this is.

[@JBHen3]

The sheer effortlessness of the heat he was creating...crazy!

[@user-vk9jy3lg2l]

Every once in a while I come back for those drums

[@jcoburn3590]

This man's amazing and his drum pad action is ridiculous!

[@friendswitdadealer]

this is how rhythm roulette should be done. this man jus set the standard. good finds too.

[@kyngkai3942]

Now this guy here! What a captivating display of skill and talent! This is truly awe-inspiring! STRO YOU ARE A FOOL FOR THIS! THANK YOU!

[@richpolitic]

By far the best drum programming I've heard on here!!!!

[@marioneto9288]

this man has so much talent, and i've never heard of him until few days ago

[@CuttaMuzik12]

That last beat was so dope! Brought me back to the early 90's

[@swishakam]

@4:47 my soul left my body.

[@samsoniteman]

swishakam YES dawg!

[@nmagain24]

Welcome

[@thugspoet]

ppl sleeping on this episode..dude got lot of skills

[@Soundsbybrown]

definitely Top 3. This deserves more interaction!

[@stefanlane4517]

This dude......with those drums......Hip Hop at it's finest. So nice!

[@dhud707]

This whole session is BANANAS!! His creative process is blessing to watch. Definitely one of the best episodes. #Respect

[@jaemez3247]

So far these are the best sounding beats musically. So sick.

[@alisoninxland]

Why is there no public rhythm roulette playlist of all the tracks made? Everything is so good! I want to listen to these tracks over and over!

[@omniosi]

Stro is the perfect choice for a Rhythm Roulette challenge. So happy he had time to go back to that first record! Master process.

[@CK-ei5bm]

Wow!! you can tell this dude is a Professional and talented drummer and music producer!!!!

[@jwizdum2103]

Ima be honest, I think that 2nd one (just the sample chop) is the best overall flip of the sample in this whole series tbh, not even the chops on 9ths were as lowkey genius and intricate as that choir chop

[@cjack6july]

Been following this dude since he was the with the Procussions. Dude is definitely a BEAST! I glad he getting the shine he deserves.

[@jbaby007]

This one is by far my favorite. You can tell he knows his music. Great to listen to throughout the entire thing. Thanks Stro!

[@prod.SharlieBlikesEarlGreyT]

One of the best in this game 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheTones10]

One of the sickest episodes yet! This cat Stro is a beast!👊🏾

[@ashleyashcon7912]

Gotta be one of the most musically gifted producers I've seen on rhythm roulette....drum game on point and he was bringing out the keys to accompany the sample.....👌

[@junesummer8384]

i always come back to this video for higher vibrational purposes

[@dscorner232]

As Crazy as the drums were on the 2nd beat...i like the 3rd beat the most because of that "retro" feel it has. the pianos and the drums are a perfect combo

[@MessyBeatz]

Never heard of this guy BUT damn his drumming is on point. Liked both flips he done.

[@louderthanabomb]

Stro always got them drums that knock!

[@maxwell_young]

this is insanely good. the drum sounds are so rich and hard with rly sick patterns. the samples work gorgeously and he really knows how to layer everything to come together perfectly. great episode yo

[@shaadic]

This was sick, not much else to say. Dude killed it on the keys and that second beat's chops gave me life

[@anachronismic]

Glad to see Stro getting more attention from this, the drum patterns crazy.

[@jynx0123]

Drum programming is amazing. Could seriously watch him work all day

[@r0mediddy]

I love watching these videos! Please keep rhythm roulette alive forever lol.

[@prettdboy]

Learned about this dude from Boonie Mayfield's boondocumentary series!

[@FlipJackson]

Likewise!! S/O Boon Doc one time!!

[@prettdboy]

Still does that humming thing lol... beat game is dope for real!

[@reggiebushjr619]

what humming thing?

[@leroy0053]

haha in the boonie mayfield documentary. they were talking about producers having a weird tic. boonie has a crazy ass head nod game that stro made fun of. then boonie started talkin about how stro hums while he drums and doesnt breathe haha. i miss that series. dope stuff

[@reggiebushjr619]

dope. what do i search to watch it??

[@WhoFramedMSG]

damn killed it on the keyboard

[@Tyler-mz2sm]

Wow! This guy is wayyyy talented. I've watched every episode, and I'd have to say this dude is probably the best I've seen...

[@altobeats0159]

Probably the best rhythm roulette next to 9th wonder. Always comeback to this series for inspiration when I have beat-block

[@ElthaLyricist]

The switch at 4:23 is LEGENDARY

[@longlost]

scraps the first beat that i thought was already good and than comes flying in with that second one that is straight fire like tf, boy a legend edit: scratch that, comes in with the 2nd and 3rd being straight fuckin flame tf

[@phenomena17]

Stro Elliot is really dope! soulful as hell. am checking him out now!!!

[@poet215]

When I need inspiration or even a smile...I watch Rhythm Roulette. Good rhythms and good vibes.

[@Detalks]

Dope! Dude kinda reminds me of Cory from Trailer park boys lol

[@xPowerfulFart]

hahah I was wondering why he looked so familiair x'D

[@terryho91]

dudeeeee hahahaha

[@navigatingmadness180]

I thought the exact same thing hahaha

[@scorpion12369]

YES

[@lxngliiiveyvms1070]

Like a suburban, raised by white parents version yuh

[@jazzg4570]

Marvins Mood might be the best flip in history that nobody’s heard. Shit is insane

[@toddmaek5436]

and the soul to stro

[@Jaycayo]

just became a fan think this joint might be the best

[@jacobhiller6731]

I could hear the Pete Rock influence in the intro beat and then I saw his shirt. My man!

[@SleepFan771]

Christ, this guys has so many layers to his beats. 5:27 is amazing! Reminds me of Pharrell's beat for Kendrick Lamar's Alright.

[@dr.carnival3489]

His whole vibe on this was Warm. In the best way

[@XuluXac]

Back for the umpteenth time! There are three I watch repeatedly, 9th Wonder, Stro Elliott, J Dilla...Maybe that J Dilla one was a dream lol...

[@PRFCTStorm]

that percussion was incredible

[@hustonsingletary402]

Hero finger drum skills. One of my fave producers on Push. Props!

[@keilanhakstol8338]

Oddisee next

[@lamarkinnaird7321]

Keilan Hakstol Does odd do his own tracks?

[@LoganTheGeeRaff]

+L.T. Kinnaird isn't he a producer first ?

[@lamarkinnaird7321]

Infinite1ne idk digging the rhymes and the beats though. Just started checking his music out last year

[@coreystiver]

check out The Procussions, it him, Mr J, and Rez

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

Oddisee is my guy, been rocking with him for the last 5 years

[@RyNeaSoulMusic]

OMG Stro Elliot was an unexpected treat. He's one of my faves! He's genius!

[@jonooflaherty8446]

those snare rolls man so creative

[@jasonkidd7287]

@4:00 the start of some of the dopest s$!t I ever heard. I can hear somebody like curren$y or q-tip or both all over that beat. Str8🔥

[@iveywebb]

Jason Kidd umm FAAAAAACCCTTTTSSSS lol. This would've been a dope ass track for the new Tribe album. Yeah I can hear Curren$y on this too. This jawn is 🔥🔥🔥.

[@Zwrightism]

4:23 yo nah im fucking done

[@Zwrightism]

4:46 NOOOOOO

[@lilphaze23]

Zwrightism yessssssssss bruhh boy nastyyy

[@eyesolation2720]

Zwrightism i was like "daaaamn man i wanna quit makin' beats" 😭😂

[@soundsandwords]

and so effortless. cold.

[@EricGreeneQuestlove2031962]

I bow gracefully with yall.....I THOUGHT HE DID IT LIVE!! ON THE HIPHOP GAHWDS I BOW

[@RoxFontaine]

Stro straight slaughtered this! That first joint is too ill. The drumming is ANOTHER LEVEL!

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

He.Went. In. This may be the best one yet.

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

Like this dude just went on to another beat like each of them weren't fucking fire.