Rhythm Roulette: V Don

Born in Harlem, Tivon Key aka V Don was raised by a local DJ and so he grew up surrounded by crates of vinyl. For the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette the producer who’s crafted bangers for the likes of Dave East, Maino and Trae the Truth tied on the blindfold and tried his luck at A1 Record Shop in the East Village. “Hopefully I’ma find some fire,” he said before selecting three albums at random.
His first joint was Paul Horn’s 1985 album ‘Inside the Great Pyramid’-“homie got the flutes going crazy,” V Don quipped after seeing the back cover. He also selected The Fifth Dimension’s 1968 LP ‘Stoned Soul Picnic’-“anything that say ‘Stoned’ is defintitely some hippy shit,” V Don observed hopefully. He also picked Sam Harris’s 1986 pop album Sam I Am on Motown Records. “I don’t know about this guy right here, my man Sam Harris. He look kinda crazy, but… you never know.”
V Don headed straight back to the lab and at the end of the day he cooked up not one but two heaters-laced with rhymes courtesy of Smoke DZA-and he ended sampling Sam Harris for both! Check out the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette right now.
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[@tacomampc7034]

I don't care who the producer is. If I see rhythm roulette in my notifications I click it. Can't get enough of this series

[@gypsybaritone]

haha...in that case homie...kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPZg4Cge7Vsirc

[@tacomampc7034]

gypsy baritone yo the final beat actually came out pretty good. I was short on time so I had to skim thru the video but I'll check out the full thing later

[@gypsybaritone]

thanks G...i flipped 2 of em. peace!

[@cocococo9087654321]

that's real shit man this is one of a few links that we can actually give props and support and embrace the culture .

[@ScoutSniper1990]

I feel it brother - I have discovered so many underrated "best kept secret" type producers and groups through this series. Because unfortunately sometimes we choose to click a video based on views. How dope would it be if they released the series on a double disc? J Dilla would be proud.

[@Vandalio_Saez]

His work with willie the kid is imperial 🔥

[@javarisjamarjavarisonlamar7517]

The fly

[@AreamtheGreat]

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[@AzraelStone81]

True...

[@sicksage7177]

He actually picked some fire records... But different things appeal to different people and that's the beauty of beat making- no rules

[@OrondeBranch]

V Don and Willie The Kid got that perfect musical chemistry. Dudes production is ill.

[@MrRIZZ-he2lv]

Oronde Branch facts100%

[@twalz1164]

agree

[@kdmusic737]

Eto, Willie The Kid, Adonis and Tedy Andreas have the best tracks when Vdon lace em 💯

[@has892]

Rev & Da$h Rev & Sha hef Do to

[@JAA87]

Tha fly is mad nice!! Him and Roc Marciano need to link up!! Do it for the culture 🙏🙏💯🔥

[@samlava3026]

2:08 The way the homie turns his head like he just discovered the purpose of life LMFAO

[@samlava3026]

*DZA**

[@guima9886]

The homie is muthafuckin Smoke DZA, Harlem represent

[@dimeandbiggie353]

😂😂😭

[@milesmedina]

hahaha

[@iShredStreets]

Hahaha! Man he really did

[@ChocolateDon929]

All his shyt with willie the kid is amazing he’s like alchemist under study and I say that with great respect

[@SoSinemax]

DothollaMusic23 That’s exactly who he reminds me of, and it’s scary to say that him and Willie might have more chemistry together. That’s crazy when Willie and Alc have nothing but heat together.

[@tonoormusic]

Something went wrong with the video edit, cause the first and last LP both start with the same song, can't be right.

[@mindalteringfx316]

Ton Oortgiesen word I thought I tripping...😂

[@fallout4greatkillsandglitc380]

Ton Oortgiesen you are bugging its two diff sam harris samples

[@chrisr9064]

first sample is from Don't Want To Give Up On Love from Sam Harris, second sample is Forever For You, also from Sam Harris or am I crazy

[@GermFreeFusion]

chris romano you got the sauce or nah

[@TheThinkingMansTemplar]

Yeah I peeped that too

[@Noetik5000]

Smoke Dza was in a zone but perked up around 2:09 like "Riiiiiiight" haha

[@FOGHEAD_]

One of the best things about the RR series is that it gives us fans a glimpse into the many unique styles each artist has to beat making. Incredible.

[@unclesam530]

i've seen a couple of times the rapper go in the booth & lay down sum garbage, but DZA killed it all without getting up

[@tacomampc7034]

I AM DOOM NOT GROOT riiiiiiiiight

[@Lase28]

Also without passing the blunt

[@M0DFATH3R]

Facto

[@M0DFATH3R]

Reggie Gamboa loooool

[@markvirgilpereiraSR]

Real talk. Why they gotta lay the boo boo

[@massappeal]

Shout out to V Don for bodying his Rhythm Roulette. Who else you want to see on here?

[@wondashozen]

Mass Appeal Noah breakfast. Cardo. DOOM.....

[@b33lz]

Mass Appeal Dibia$e, Knxwledge, Tuamie, Samiyam and Dakim

[@ascendingkeyzbeats7446]

AscendingKeyzBeats

[@abzmacingwane]

MNDSGN, Dibia$e, Tha Bizness, Alc, Point 1,

[@0240172]

Sledgren

[@makagemusic9354]

That first Sam Harris sample was hella nice!!!!! I felt it when the first note starts. Thinking about to search some Sam Harris songs now....

[@anthonyholmes113]

V Don's beat backing DZA lyrics just made my day!!!

[@Lolife86]

Vdon , is clearly a really good producer Nowadays , one the best around.

[@justhewop]

He's got some heat coming with Dark Lo & Benny 🔥⚡️🔥⚡️

[@757_Al]

v don been fire.

[@richardveliz2823]

V Don never disappoints...💯

[@joshclark3804]

Man I've just discovered these rhythm roulettes. Watched almost all of them and V Don kills it. Shout to Smoke with the ice cold freestyle too 🔥

[@marcosaruca5283]

i have that fifth dimension record... hes missing out on alot

[@RUDOLPHLYRICS]

exactly. Every time I went digging, I used to pick up every 5th dimension record I found. I did that for years.

[@Sispex]

Yup, I am still on an eternal quest for a sample library of Fifth Dimension style Ba Ba's

[@WHYZMAN_]

yeah they are fuckin great

[@anniesthesia]

Legit picked up that 5th dimension record for $1 today 9 hours before watching this. I didn't even test play it knowing I'd find something to use.

[@PestilencePage]

noooooice

[@shawncharles6077]

I normally don’t like verses on beat making videos but his verse was fire.

[@MATHINVOKER]

it's Smoke DZA duh

[@Waterford051]

This man an absolute beast with it.

[@d-c7174]

damn this one brought me back. i remember that track "shadows" he did with dza. still one of my favorite beats ever

[@blankbanz]

That "Stoned Soul Picnic" album is awesome!

[@dea7hparade501]

One of the best out Rn people sleeping on Don

[@badhabitz]

that 5th dimension record got a dope break on it

[@jamalj5149]

Favorite producer right now. Nigga be makin me wanna rap fr

[@flkellybeats995]

Came for V Don - Stayed for DZA

[@barshookshiphoptv3727]

Salute to Harlem World V Don Dza Lil Eto ROC Upstate Ny, New York

[@bigpinero]

V Don is a monster!

[@LHKOfficial]

That freestyle was fire 😵😵😵 With that beat too!

[@yusef21595]

They ain’t tell me Dave East made beats

[@jahlinnen1648]

FUCK OUTA HERE!

[@VThaGREAT96]

yusef21595 I’m dead

[@swagboyme]

Lmaooo

[@marlostanfield4679]

Man I was thinking the same thing when I seen dude.

[@lawraines]

he made a beat off dave east's new tape funny enough huh lol

[@Advisorblogger]

I thought he was gonna slaughter that flute. I love how he got the drums pumpin. I do feel he may have left something on the table

[@chrisjohnson4607]

Riiiiiiiiiight! Dza!

[@MrCrazyman206]

It sounds like something Prodigy would rap over.

[@guima9886]

My man

[@gwright5124]

Nyjbh B hell Yeah sounds like mobb deep heat🔥🔥

[@josiahd.7203]

I like how he uses logic and fl

[@hadesBOLT]

V Don is A Magician.

[@Blogspierre]

The best I’ve heard in a minute on here. Peace to V Don

[@liltimme1]

Sick beat and flow🤘

[@Donjarale1031]

Best one I seen so far....groovy shxt...

[@acmspade]

Remember back in the day when they used to use all 3 albums to compose a beat? yeah. me too.

[@marvingonzalez6891]

acmspade Yup Dj Muggs 2 crates and Sp 1200 for Cypress Hill first album those where the days

[@eastsidedarnell2014]

BIG K.R.I.T did it...

[@acmspade]

Boogie Scott : yes KRIT earns my respect.

[@en4ce_]

word

[@MATHINVOKER]

i mean, who cares bro?! that's not the real challenge. You can make the beat with just one record if you want.

[@anasgd6730]

V don will go down in history🐐🔥🔥 Respect from Libya🇱🇾

[@ehlohimwhil5762]

2nd beat fire. S/o to Vdon , production with Willie the Kid fire and A$AP Rocky - Ghetto Symphony is a new era classic track

[@gdiggedy9]

I laughed when he said Sam Harris looks kinda crazy. Can definitely hear Styles P ripping over the finished product.

[@sadhuvoodoo5285]

P!

[@dachopup8495]

He did his thing and Smoke DZA was 🔥 off the top freestyle neva heard of em but he dope

[@jingletraxxmusic1431]

in my opinion this was one of the best roulette i seen , i have seen some good and i have seen some do-do. he made 2 nice tracks , and we heard a nice freestyle . i aint mad glad i clicked on this . parker corey was do-do , cardo was borderline . this was alright right here

[@DavonteGravesLYBB]

best one yet. underrated legends on both sides with v don and smoke dza

[@benjaminphiri5540]

Bars...and the beat is hot

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

dope! this man has some serious style!

[@7ascension]

Good shit!

[@nathanielthomas7963]

V Don go hard.....keep rocking

[@JTK_00]

Been waiting for this vdon is 🔥

[@Mrlinesss]

This dudes FIRE salute G!!!!!!!!

[@romenpheonixx7005]

One of my favorite ones

[@steelokey]

I love how some artists display true passion for the craft & can make a beat dope with their own style/touch. Cause the first beat was tight the second one I wasn’t feeling as much. But Smoke DZA came thru with a flow & bars to match. I love these! Producers always come up with something fire even if 2/3 records are trash. It’s crazy.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

aye that freestyle over the beat was HOT!

[@oakcityslums1769]

He said the 5th dimension might have some fire. Bruh, what?!?

[@3headsbeatz29]

This is dope! 🔥

[@thGodsn]

Best verse spit on Rhythm Roulette... Someone finally topped Rapsody

[@ascendingkeyzbeats7446]

Sam Harris won Star Search back in the mid 80s

[@ascendingkeyzbeats7446]

Bush Snookie nope. My mom had his first album. It's better than this one that he's sampling. Came out in like 1985 or '86.

[@ascendingkeyzbeats7446]

Bush Snookie but it does have the same retro keys

[@sabahko5142]

V Don killed that !

[@brodyarmbar5332]

love when the record that looks like it's gonna be the worst one, turns out to be the exact thing they were looking for.

[@BoombapArt]

Dope beat! 🔥

[@nolakazi]

Sampling is an art within it self. And not just the producing aspect but the fun part where you listen to music you never heard

[@MIDAZSITH]

He killed it!

[@MrGhostbaker]

My g omd so proud fam 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mistah00d]

That was sick

[@elroc1]

Real nice freestyle. That’s what I think of when I think about freestyling. Smoked out w the homies not worried about looking tight. In the zone and coming off w something nice.

[@shabba194]

“Guyanese gold this ain’t ordinary” that Guyanese gold finally getting some recognition shoutouts to my mother land 🇬🇾

[@718BIGDRE]

About damn time!!!!

[@dudus6566]

the energy of situations like theese is just magic

[@imakebeats203]

Time for a rhythm roulette replay, one episode where 3 of the best come back.

[@VClassBeatz]

Very dope

[@boomernati]

Second track is hard. Great job!

[@coreyinthehouse8298]

Duude he's wearing the sickest get up!

[@bluerobe918]

As soon as I saw Smoke Dza, I knew this shit was gon be lit. Good shit!

[@EvolkidsTV]

the best videos to watch on KZbin!! 👌🏾🧐

[@varesboy]

🔥🔥🔥 smoke snapped too!

[@joesteigerwald5522]

YOU GUYS NEED TO DO THIS WITH $CRIM OR MIKEY THE MAGICIAN

[@tcollins29tc]

OMG!! That intro beat is bananas

[@theodoredecker9256]

terrence collins I can't remember the song, but it's a beat for Lil Eto. 💪💪💪

[@theodoredecker9256]

terrence collins " Ritual " Lil Eto

[@tcollins29tc]

Theodore Decker thanks bro, appreciate it

[@theodoredecker9256]

terrence collins 💪

[@teermusk]

V-Don and Eto is pure dopeness

[@SFTbeats]

Bodied it.

[@MAProductions619]

I liked this

[@janthony8]

Came out nice man

[@Homicid3pTV]

The beat in the beginning is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheChiLife]

The Alchemist, Premiere, Madlib, & V Don!

[@peace95reject]

One of my favourites

[@81deaths]

Flammed it yo 🔊🔊💯

[@titsticklerthompson981]

81deaths flammed😏😒

[@sardinejuice3866]

Most slept on producer rn no question

[@jameswelch8916]

Dude was spittin at the end real talk

[@shakeydog]

I thought they both killed it ....i liked seeming him boom bap it and make a newer sounding sample beat

[@aantoine101]

He's the best....hands down!!!

[@gazstylemaker]

V Don!!!

[@VThaGREAT96]

It’s mad heat on that first record

[@kyngkai3942]

Damn his beats were supa nice

[@louisbrains]

i have that paul horn record it's dope. he tuned his flute to the acoustic pitch of each room in the pyramid before he played it. unreal.

[@blackguyincali]

Dope AF

[@DigitalCrates]

FIRE !

[@blvkmirror8388]

I love Hip Hop

[@BkBangatv]

Flames

[@Kickdrum00]

saw smoke and don knew was gonna be fire.