R. Kelly - Trapped In The Closet | Performed By Rodney East

[@AustinCasey]

I was just looking for some analysis... didn't expect to see the brother who arranged it talk about every piece of it! Wow! Thank you

[@bluedonkryder]

2024 and still AMAZING

[@keynote197]

Rodney, you are musical Gold!!! Watching this again takes me back. I thank God for you. Blessings my brother

[@keystoolife]

is in high school when i heard this!!!!!1 i love to hear the story of how this was created, how rob said "play some offering music

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for Watching...!!

[@JDEANFIA]

Thanks for sharing

[@stevebracey5162]

amazing

[@rawman44]

I don't remember where I was at, I was much too young to remember. But funnily enough, I probably wouldn't have ever heard of this if it weren't for Weird Al's parody. For a long time I didn't even know it was a parody, I thought it was one of his original creations. But then I found Trapped In the Closet and I thought it was hilarious. The music though, I've always loved. Just a cool composition.

[@crislove8707]

Wow! I’m just realizing you were the One on the Ron ISLEY tour. I was with the sound company. Brother you are amazing!!! That Hymn CD is ULTRAFIRE!!!! I just happen to turn on Apple Music to hear some music and one of your hymns came on and took me straight on in!!!! I’m actually the LIGHT GUY (LD) for ZAPP. GOD BLESS you FAM!!!

[@amajorkeys]

Are you still gonna be making more of the R. Kelly videos of you making some of his tracks?

[@RodneyEast]

Most Definitely, I got u, Thanx 4 Watching. I Greatly Appreciate it & The Support...!!🙏🏾

[@jayalexander715]

Yes indeed, it would be a marvelous thing for Rodney to do all of Kell's most popular songs from the beginning of his career to the end. Even if Rodney wasn't one of the creators on the tracks, it would still be good to hear his rendition of the songs.

[@amajorkeys]

@@jayalexander715 Facts! I agree 💯

[@Littleking1978]

The Beast…Rodney East… AKA Dr. Undefeated 💪🏾💯🎼🎶🎶

[@BBE418]

Dope

[@catherinemanuel1781]

Awesome gift rodney

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!! Blessings...!!

[@jerrymcleod8586]

Thank You Brother! This was Great!Blessing Always!💯🙏🏾❤️

[@reek007]

Very Dope!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@levarhiggs3174]

This is fascinating. Thanks for bringing us into your world.

[@RodneyEast]

Thank for watching...!!

[@dong3544]

Thank you for sharing how this hit was made. Great!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching....!!

[@michaeljones3125]

You have such the lush humblest playing I ever seen it’s amazing you don’t overplay you don’t under play you play just right

[@mrsibo6894]

Genius!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@CipherKilledit]

Wooo! :)

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx 4 watching...!!

[@jayalexander715]

This was so amazing Brother East. Thanks for sharing this with us. Please do more of Kell's songs from the beginning of his career to the end. Even if you weren't one of the creators of the tracks within the songs, it would still be a blessing to see you break down your rendition of the songs.

[@juansimpson5073]

Bro you got me smiling man because that video be having me rollin but man you are 1 bad man I appreciate your gift

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@casketsharpcreative5731]

every time he stop the beat Im in my mind talking about some "7 o clock in the morning and the rays from the sun wakes me ......................... up"

[@rdg1hbk]

Un-patiently waiting ☺️

[@NJCOP747]

Me too lol 😆

[@thomastaylor1217]

I put Trapped In The Closet 1-5 in the category of Bohemian Rhapsody.... PURELY GENIUS!!!

[@RodneyEast]

Wow...!! I’m honored...!! Thanx for watching...!! 🙏🏽

[@zionionion4531]

you are a king , I couldn't have asked for a better video you and rob are my greatest inspiration in music!

[@RodneyEast]

I appreciate it...!! Thanx for watching...!! Be sure to turn on your notification, more vids coming...!!

[@NJCOP747]

Dope!! Didn't know you did this bruh!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@king1874]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@CHASECOM3]

wow so many lil things that go into making a hit!!! solid my man!

[@RodneyEast]

Absolutely...!! Thanx for watching...!!

[@donmilland7606]

a waterdrop! I used wonder what that was and my mouth dropped open! Of course!!! A water drop!!!

[@frederickcaldwell8801]

Man after this tutorial I stayed up all night and watch the entire Trapped in the closet Series... I remember turning to WGCI to make sure we caught the next chapter. The Good Old Days. Thanks Rodney

[@hoova29]

As a person that loves editing and behind the scenes stories, this is gold!! Thank you sir!

[@andraew3114]

Awesome Creativity Rod! Great musical vision!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx 4 watching…!!

[@mariofrye76keys]

This is awesome man this is great

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx bro!!

[@darvongonder4842]

I really enjoyed watching u recreate this hit

[@tonygines1704]

Got it just downloaded all song keep it coming

[@kosmos1448]

Im sitting here chessing watching this! That entire record was genious! Thank you for this!!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@jimbojones8713]

amazing thank you

[@coachjeaddy]

Man.. thanks for sharing this story. This is mind blowing 🤯 to hear this song was created from the thought of offering music... Wow. Kelly and Rob 2 musical masterminds

[@Otunbaolatee]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@blackpat]

This is so dope!!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@jaishoulders9296]

Good job man. I never knew you did this. Watched it in “12. Love it till this day. Please keep doing these video. It actually helps me track with Logic with my songs and stuff

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!! Got more vids coming... Be sure to turn on your notifications...!!

[@kstevens0915]

Man you are amazing at what you do!! I was not ashamed to blast this song back in the day! Great to see the man behind the music

[@producersco]

Dope bro

[@rickylexy]

Wow. This is really one of my favorite songs/ beats of all time. 8 find myself just listening to a instrumental of it most times. God bless.

[@LegitTheProducerBackup]

One of my favorite pieces, & had no idea YOU created this. I’ve been a fan of yours LOOOOOOONG before I even knew your name. Wow thats crazy.

[@RodneyEast]

Wow...!! Thanx for the support...!!

[@LegitTheProducerBackup]

@@RodneyEast you’re welcome

[@tonygines1704]

Rodney brother you are awesome and please start doing virtual as our Hearts are yearning for great piano soul touching music to get us through the day and this pandemic. God’s word is what we have stood on during the last administration but your Music has helped us run this race daily brother. Keep sharing I’m listening to you. Please do a gospel album and I will support you. You are truly talented and blessed. I wrote a gospel song to this video. Let’s talk soon I would love to hear a lot of Rs song covered with gospel lyrics. His/your music will stand the test of times. Every song he song and you wrote had an anointing on them even if the lyrics didn’t, gif wanted to use him even more on this side. Sorry didn’t mean to preach gods speed

[@RodneyEast]

Wow... I appreciate it...!! Blessings...!! My album was just released last week. “HYMN and i - Vol. 1”... It is available on all digital platforms... Thank you for your support...!!

[@travisrichmond905]

So Dope ✊🏾 Thanks for sharing

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@tasha1553]

Dope thank you for this

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@Jaymoore0304]

Bro, perfect as always

[@RodneyEast]

Appreciate it! Thanx for watching...!!

[@marcell7406]

i click on dat videos thinkin its just a cover to my surprise its a full tutorial and bro co-produced the original 🤣🤣🤣 GOAT

[@STERLINGProductions]

Wow, you're a legend bro!

[@RodneyEast]

I appreciate it...!! Thanx for watching...!!

[@SportsDadCephusHarris]

Yes sir!!

[@paulelliott6488]

Aiiiiiiii, man. Saw you in South Africa this week and you're a gift and a blessing. Thanks for sharing this process, absolutely amazing. All the right notes, and only the right notes.

[@cieralewis7878]

Would love to see how you came with the idea for ordinary just won’t do. Super job on the song!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx...!! I’ll add that to the list...!!

[@helencox8289]

Amazing sound!! You are great!!

[@RodneyEast]

Thank you...!! Blessings...!!

[@anthonydanzy6605]

That was good bro East!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@Soulfeenics]

Great video, made my day! Your keys always sound characteristic (especially the "pitch bend"). The "vinyl-crackling-sound" reminds also other songs (real talk, touchin, dream girl, christmas lovin', ...) and in all of these songs you're credited, I think that's not coincidence. It will be epic if you would perform the songs "I Surrender" and "3-Way Phone Call" in future videos. Salute from Europe!

[@RodneyEast]

I Appreciate it Greatly, I Will Definitely add those songs to the Growing List of Songs I will tell the story behind & breakdown, as Always Thanx for the Support & for watching, Make sure to Turn those Notifications on for Updates & Posts, Blessings From Chicago...!!

[@ernestenoch6436]

Amazing as always.💯🎹🎶

[@youngconservative96]

I need that water drip for my sound

[@nathankalubankay3281]

Patiently waiting.....

[@turtletheloser5523]

I swear i hear the same three notes in most of his discography. @26:33

[@puresoulg]

Thanks for sharing Bro! Enjoyed this Man!

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@devonplayzkeyz]

So glad you breaking this stuff down . My wife bought this software for me. Got frustrated and sold the whole thing! Big ups Bro. Gotta get it back. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@jarrodlarell]

Love what you’re doing! You are onto something bro! Keep going!

[@mikekeyz1156]

Keep the good work going and the lighting is improving keep it up respect 👨🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳

[@RodneyEast]

I appreciate it...!! Thanx for watching...!! More videos coming... be sure to turn on your notifications...!!

[@tonyandrew3222]

Waiting

[@Bocaca49]

Tnx bro 😎

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@jarrodlarell]

Love this bro!

[@kamrynjay]

Loved everything about this. 🔥Thank you!!! I wish you could train me in piano I just bought a keyboard and wanna learn everything lol.

[@knowledgeispower9241]

Wow amazing I really enjoyed this man thank you 🙏🏿 can you please do more of the songs you worked with Kells

[@jadanbrown8351]

7:15 piano tutorial

[@joshuaandrews9230]

Hello Rodney you are one of my favorites I’m a young musician you are truly a inspiration I’m a huge R Kelly fan you are a big reason for that I would love to hear your version of H.E.R. Every kind of way with your cords and movements

[@zamiraclarkstudent7200]

This looks a lot like Cubase but idk but I like how smoothly it seems to run. Everything looks nice and organized. And lmao that water drop sound fx is hilarious and genius

[@donmilland7606]

please do more of these producer type of videos using aDAW

[@DavidMohMusic]

i love your work bro.... Are there any vst plugins here ? or are all the sounds coming from your keyboard ?

[@mws8389]

"I know exactly what I'm doing right here." Yes sir, I think you do.

[@akeemsatterfield6415]

I need that whistle pad lol

[@RodneyEast]

The whistle pad is called “Whistle Pad” and you can find it in any Yamaha and most Rolands. Thanx for tuning in...!!

[@Stepooknee]

I don't know where I was when I first heard this but I attempted to learn it. So far I got 8 notes in the intro. B,E,B, A, Gsharp?,E,B,C. Tried the chords but I have to practice them. I need to relearn reading notes. I miss playing.

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for Watching...!!

[@matthewpagan4644]

Mann this is amazing! I’m over here trying to figure out where you got that kick drum from cause man that it have a nice sound.

[@janetperkins6075]

R.Kelly fans let's shut down the internet by wishing him a Happy Valentine's Day let's go 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@videolover7]

Tsk.....

[@top10mostviralvideos83]

This is dope did y’all use the fantom?

[@GameparkGames]

I know it's unlikely but I hope the next 40 chapters still get released... I don't like R. Kelly's actions but I'll still respect the art of this. I wanna see how the story ends

[@Officialkingofallkings]

Did you do My Wish For Christmas?

[@RodneyEast]

Yessir...!!

[@samuelmaylor6634]

Really enjoyed this, glad to see some of how production is done. So all your tracks are midi and not audio??

[@eric.esoteric]

Is this plugin Native Instrument's Grandeur Piano? If so how did you get it to sound like that?! Great video btw!

[@shadow705]

8:28

[@edinsohernandez6036]

Iam waiting for l surrender all soon tutorial poease the one in spanish cover that you did sound amazing

[@RodneyEast]

Yessir...!! I will add it to the list...!! Thanx for watching...!!

[@leepride7978]

Are Logic Scenes (looped cell view) practical in your sessions? It’ll eventually end up linear, but do you use the loop function in Logic?

[@zamiraclarkstudent7200]

What program is this?

[@moreflowfalls2404]

Mr R.E, is your name is on the CD credits? You made this song. I think you might have to make a video with you as the main character here!!!! Nice work!!!!

[@donmilland7606]

And you're doing all this great stuff without setting your levels. But it's booming al over the place/I always have my channel levels for loops and synth plugins at -6 to -12 db. The Master is set between 0 db to -3 db. to tighten the sound a little more, you could use Logic's channelstrip presets and pan channels left and right for the servo field.

[@TCfromSC]

Can I sample your waterdrop?

[@timothyj9403]

You kind of sound like Robert too😂

[@RodneyEast]

Thanx for watching...!!

[@nedaari1]

Same tone and Chi-town accent

[@kitchensproductions]

:)

[@comedyloverism]

Is this the reason that R Kelly was featured in that South Park episode?

[@elijahshelton4992]

Did lagniappe stairs

[@Prince-fo6rq]

Are you receiving royalties for creating this melodyfor a platinum song for an R&B superstar? If not you're a darn fool. You should be a millionaire off of that song alone.

[@pstephens__]

Thanks for sharing Rod. But it’s killing me to watch you click and drag your regions to repeat. Just hit Command and R at the same time and you’ll be solid.

[@RodneyEast]

Yes Sir, I just do that out of habit, gotcha, thanx 4 Watching Bro...!!🙏🏾