The Making Of J. Cole's "No Role Modelz" With Phonix Beats | Deconstructed

[@BrydellCocky]

This song still gets play'd like it just came out

[@The5LazyNinjas]

factssss

[@dariusrobinson7026]

I always say the best music is music that seems timeless like it never dies

[@i_am_gohan9232]

Brydell Cocky phonix is slept on for real

[@Idfk365]

where. cause fuck no it don’t round my parts

[@jorge9277]

Truest!

[@fabioj-]

This man deserves a lot more credit. This beat is a masterpiece.

[@dillasdonuts4246]

FabioJ- Frr

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

Typical_ tea best beat in any song

[@krisisinso5958]

No cap

[@colton1441]

Bakhtiyar Guseinov debatable

[@alexm1841]

💯

[@julesfortag5615]

Imagine your gift is randomly hearing preconceived hit singles in your head.

[@hoeelandotorrez7891]

It's a God Given gift that not many have.

[@muraoch]

_Tell em to bring me my money_

[@MikeHolman13luefyre]

anything you pray for is fathomable

[@theman.7s]

I freestyle my raps straight from sleep... And they are blowing up pretty well

[@NENErdene]

tell me about it

[@brainboy4397]

that bird sound as the high hat was literal genius

[@LuisCasstle]

DJ Premier did something similar and more pronounced back in 98-99. Look up Nas Is Like. Any good producer would know that, so I don't know why he snubbed him like that.

[@shehateme9955]

@@LuisCasstle damn bro....

[@DatsDatBoyBlaze]

Timberland was doing that shit in the early 90s ginuwine and Alliyah shit

[@RyyyyG]

@@LuisCasstle naah bro that was different

[@LuisCasstle]

@@RyyyyG literally, it's not. But, you can explain how it's different. I'm open to other points of view.

[@samon9344]

4:42 j cole played me this My mobile speakers : *silence*

[@limitless_869]

😂😂😂

[@DriveSlow]

I had to put my headphones in lol.

[@milaandahiya]

Lmfao what you got some iPhone 5 or something

[@shingiraichipara9302]

@@DriveSlow earphones are the way

[@prodbyarthi3127]

Milaan Dahiya all the cellphone do that you dumb

[@JoeyLuckyBoyNato]

the birds sound was definitely my favorite of the beat

[@bradypower9790]

Joey (Lucky Boy) Nato the same day It came out I got a new car. Thought it was something wrong my car had me stressing

[@3011Zan]

its weird cos ive listened to this song so many times but never heard the birds till this video

[@Soeinerausberlin]

@@3011Zan i've been hearing them since that one time where i played it with my homies on a huge speaker, and one of em was like: "damn the birds are already chirping, its that early?" We were like " yea it is" but then realized 10 secs later that it was the beat.

[@monchristiangaoat929]

Okuuuurrrrt! -Cardi B

[@stephanodigiorgio1090]

is like the little magical rare touch just like the quack sound in the off-beat in uno of piñata by madlib

[@MichaelTricksmaster]

J. Cole rlly made this man listen to bird sounds for hours.

[@evanrodriguez6452]

Michael H best part of the video 😂

[@surayaa5680]

Worth it tho

[@tereo6749]

Kml

[@bluemcdaniel99]

High ass fuck.......For hours

[@boknows8376]

I woulda been hot lmao

[@Origamibeats]

one of the best beats ever

[@jlking0098]

Nah , not really . And Ima HEAVY Cole fan . 2014FHD was probably top 50 Albums of All Time , in my eyes

[@wutang5503]

No shot lol

[@alz990]

Origami facts 🔥💯💯

[@lucyybasquez1425]

@@jlking0098 faxss

[@feateyen.a.s.a5868]

Gotham is my favorite origami beat🔥

[@patriciogomez482]

Imagine being the bird singing in jcole’s song

[@TheMudsnake]

Patricio Gómez That bird is more successful than I’ll ever be

[@asaapss]

That bird bigger than big bird

[@sportstrap4285]

They need a feature

[@hushharding2018]

lmao

[@FawazFarid]

The Bird probably bigger than Birdman

[@BrinConerly]

this dude seems like such a genuine dude. lowkey have a lotta respect for him.

[@klutzyice]

Fr

[@officialrenocorelli8288]

Why it gotta be low key g 😂

[@Victor_386]

What a corny comment.

[@xxxMaddysoNxxx]

One of the most ICONIC songs that is gonna last for many generations

[@jahleda8937]

Dmitry H 😂😂😂

[@victornunez6001]

It barely made it to 2018 bruh

[@anthonysalazar1127]

Victor Nuñez no

[@jacobweidenborner]

1000th like

[@JVOTI]

Victor Nuñez have you been to a j cole show lmao, this the song that got ppl going nuts

[@JAMMANmusic]

Imagine picking up the phone to J Cole yelling in your ear.

[@justinxdd5860]

Hunnid ikr 😂😂😂

[@ZeusThundah]

😩😩😂

[@noahfencemedia22]

I’d pay money for that to happen

[@keshiaduplooy119]

Dream come true 😂 😂

[@SpicyNoodles12]

i’d nut

[@t12433]

that bird sample is crazyyy

[@tunadoomshitpost]

i thought u meant the sax with bird

[@ggdgsdggd1]

Where is it what

[@ZeusThundah]

I knooo

[@Ye__Nero]

Simple but beautiful on the track

[@Kojiros7th]

I never realized how much layers goes into producing beats jheeeeezus

[@theyhateandrew8529]

But at the end of the day it turns into a classic

[@VarsityAthlete04]

This ain't even close to everything

[@zekerobbins]

whats crazy is there are tracks like this that are super complex then tracks like shotta flow with 4 sounds and they are both hits

[@prodbykaji]

its so wild

[@edumw4163]

Not that many though, looks like a lot but most trap beats actually don't have more than 6-8 sounds in total including kicks, hi hats, snares, claps, percs, 808's... Other styles like EDM have easily up to 60 layers

[@aris6240]

I hope he got paid cause i've been waking up to this beat for 2 years now

[@riverbucknor2222]

The big laker fan producers have like 50% ownership on songs they make

[@stovhaxplays1513]

River Bucknor what no lmao producers would be rich as hell then

[@stovhaxplays1513]

Syenite Gaming look at tm88 lmaoooo we can cherrypick bro and tm88s a goat too

[@mortgagenchil]

Yoooo saaaaaame. This is my alarm lmao

[@joshuastratmann4026]

@@riverbucknor2222 well first off producers have 100% ownership of their songs, BUT in most (specially Major) Label deals they have to give away all of it! It depends on the contract but in general they get paid one time for the beat and get a small amount for each play the finished song gets (if this is inside the contract). They don't have ownership of the lyrics and co of course, but they own 100% of their beats!

[@CarsOverdose]

2014 but still one of my favourite songs.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

awesome Cool good song favorite song inspired me

[@xlxfx]

A favourite song from 4 whole years ago? You're fucking crazy.

[@blessedpigeon6304]

@@xlxfx what? i'm not allowed to like old music now? i'm, being a huge the Beatles fan, really confused

[@James-op3vx]

No Role Modelz is timeless

[@LegendaryFart7]

@@blessedpigeon6304 I think he was being sarcastic, because 4 years is not a lot lol

[@Aqwtiny]

Still can’t believe there’s no sample in this beat , dude made this beat from scratch

[@tyc_yinkosii]

Unbelievable.

[@ARose47]

Venthos Dude fr before I watched the video I was 100% sure he used a sample for the melody

[@chosenonebeats]

If can learn to play simple chord progressions & put the right effects on it you'll never need to sample.

[@ARose47]

DJ Chosen One It depends, you could find a crazy ass sample that you wouldn't be able to recreate due to lack of proper instruments or lack of creativity. Sometimes if you're lucky you just find the right sample to either loop or chopped up, CREAM or Forbidden Fruit for example

[@chosenonebeats]

Shady7 I totally agree but as we see in this vid bangers can be made without sampling, it takes longer & requires some knowledge of music theory

[@DatDaDatty]

first things first rest in peace uncle phil

[@sincerelyface]

for real you the only father that i ever knew

[@aliyam4420]

Dat I get my bitch pregnant ima be a better you

[@Kevin-fu6cv]

Prophesies that I made way back in the Ville

[@VillaThaVillain]

Fulfilled

[@IHeartDana.v1]

Ruined. Chain ruined. It ends here

[@reecesommer7397]

Dude created one of the greatest beats in all of music and he just so chill about it.

[@kaglekoa]

J Cole wanted some bird samples to emphasize the point that,, " she a bird, it's a bird trap You think if I didn't rap she would flirt back?" Thats very clever

[@probablysultan7549]

Big brain

[@thanduxolomagwaza9161]

dude i just been mind blown

[@ksksdjjd2254]

clever?

[@1tinno190]

I think he wrote to the beat so nah idk

[@pxssydxst9399]

DAMN

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

When you tell ya girlfriend who just had ya baby “I can’t pick you up I got to go back to the studio!” That’s some bold shit.

[@sr-pz7gp]

😂😂

[@TheProtagonist37]

The grind is so i can feed that same baby, so she gotta understand

[@YoungYahtz94]

Her and the baby can eat better now than most cuz of that decision tho lol

[@idrk3707]

its ducked up

[@namjoonkim4138]

It’s soooo messed up!! But I’m so grateful that it happened

[@NBARicky99]

One of the dopest beats

[@eamonconey5202]

Riccardo Abdine how does your comment have 569 likes and no comments

[@DarkCraft16]

Eamon Coney silent agreement

[@beatsbytylerdurden]

This guy is fucking amazing. I love that he argued over the 808s with J. Cole I can see myself doing that hahaha. I also relate to the fact that he says he worked 16 hours on one melody, sometimes you have that perfect melody but you can't find that sound that you're looking for. One of the best genius production episodes I have seen, really dope.

[@ghostlyjay2040]

Once you hear the birds, you can never unheard the birds.

[@kasiahroy2082]

As many time as I've heard this song, I never paid attention to the birds

[@discipleteo3763]

Bro I can’t hear them for the life of me, only in the intro.

[@starwalker8601]

666 likes? More like 667

[@curtiscj3087]

Y’all gotta get better speakers or headphones

[@popeskill]

He had me at "ya know i'm an EDM fan." A true musical genius doesn't have a closed mind. Respecting and learning from ALL genres is key to being a successful musician. This man is someone we can all learn something from.

[@Jong-JongDomo]

What's an EDM?

[@XFOURK1]

@@Jong-JongDomomusic genre

[@rhetteffectbeats]

@@Jong-JongDomo electronic dance music

[@sebbev9678]

No Role Modelz a classic 🔥🔥

[@jordanb3120]

2014Fhd a classic

[@hybelement5704]

Is it just me or do these songs sound HELLA different after watching one of these videos???

[@paxtongerhart6863]

Yeah lol you hear all the different parts now

[@reddsmoke904]

Yeah it makes you appreciate it more as well

[@manuelcasillas220]

You just appreciate the craftsmanship and complexity of the song.

[@Snardvark25]

HYB Element you know when someone points something out and you can’t unsee/unhear it? The initial shock of that realization overrides your past memories of that image or sound. Then the fun begins. I think of it like a puzzle. You “find” a piece that was always there but now you get to play around with it and see how it fits differently for you now. Makes more of an emotional connection, especially with music. Our brain loves patterns and if you see something you didn’t notice before it lights up. If you’re a creative person those are the prime times to create. It’s a jolt of inspiration and appreciation for what was there and you didn’t even know it. We’ll go through our whole lives seeing less than 1% of what’s out there so when you see something new, you treasure it.

[@sunnydforfree7145]

@@paxtongerhart6863 You also start to hear the really small and quiet sounds.

[@brayzbeats]

"I flipped birds" hahah I love this guy

[@cruel-t]

J.Cole: I need birds on the beat. Phonix Beats: BIIRRRDDDSSS

[@mviixm]

This beat will go Down as one of the greatest beats of all time

[@zaidsoulat6331]

The song that introduced me to the legend that is J.cole

[@feery9348]

Zaid Soulat i’m with you there

[@Diego-ur8ku]

Same

[@swagman2861]

Same

[@mrtjwitdabs6949]

so you never heard work out?

[@aarondag.o.a.t5364]

Same

[@hydecobain2836]

Wait, the trumpet sound isn't a sample?? Mind blown!

[@jarrettallen9119]

Nope. Straight scratch

[@iAmMrMarch]

Like WOW

[@styl1ssttt]

Theres a lot of plugins that have trumpets

[@Badlands_wav]

it isnt even a trumpet.. its actually a violin with a 18hrs work of editing just to make it sound like an old trumpet sample

[@blancmull3886]

Not hating on the producer but if you find this impressive goddamn you would have your mind blown if you knew what other producers could do

[@ChristopherCampNYC]

Best Deconstructed by far

[@dominic7114]

Have you not seen redbone

[@nalimlattarai2873]

d o m i n i c h Day N Nite

[@simitometi6219]

PASSIONFRUIT-DRAKE

[@sherwintavarez8539]

Honestly, J Cole has really interesting beats, he should come on here himself and breakdown Wet Dreamz or KOD or some shit he produced

[@evanrodriguez6452]

It’s so good but I’m sorry day n nite and pursuit of happiness took the icing

[@jacobbeltz6556]

Literally one of the most iconic beats ever. You hear 2 seconds of this beat and you know what it is without even thinking about it

[@violetalluvia2751]

The amount of work put into this beat alone is incredible. Then to have Cole on it. Two masterpieces together!

[@evanrodriguez6452]

This is awesome. I love that j. Cole took the time as opposed to other artist thinkin “nah I need it now you not gonna agree with me then I’m not fuckin with you” and I love that he didn’t just become a yes man and he stood up for himself thinkin the 808 wasn’t a good idea

[@eatyourcereal5791]

Evan Rodriguez You mean he thought the 808 was a good idea?

[@Agamboa022]

Golden part of the story.

[@ghostflyzzz8871]

You know you have a banger when you spend 16 hours on one sound. Paid off definitely

[@Okwako]

The Bird sample 🐥🐥🐤👌

[@ZeusThundah]

😩

[@BIGMoodNY]

fucking genius

[@donm1719]

That wasn’t a sample?! That’s incredible

[@chickarelli7882]

I thought it was a sample as well 🤣

[@donm1719]

@@chickarelli7882 lol rns!

[@danilohernandez6617]

This is 2022 I thought so too lmao.

[@pieterputs9000]

My mans went down in the history books for this beat

[@dachopup8495]

He look like he could be kendrick Lamar's brother but no role models will be a legendary beat for years to come

[@docrussojr]

Forrest Hill Drive is a classic.

[@tylito4764]

Forest Hills Drive

[@LDKstudiobeats]

this is one of those songs you should know word for word

[@tropical9913]

This is why I never like a remix, the creativity of the original is so unique. The fact he got back to the studio to play the melody out says enough. Him and J. Cole gave us a timeless banger!

[@Jonathan-np3lv]

“who’s this yelling?” “THIS IS JCOLE”

[@lindawalters2808]

An actual somewhat unique beat actually being deconstructed on here... Wow

[@cantu7214]

@@eddietorres6942 I'm all for respecting producers but they're not all unique

[@B0F]

@@eddietorres6942 *spends a month in audio engineering*

[@tunadoomshitpost]

@Da snake 19 "how is the rest of them not unique...." uhhh so i sampled/did a melody on nexus then half sped it. and then put metro boomin clap and 808 wow epic trap beat

[@lindawalters2808]

@E Torres None of them are unique and if you think all these generic trap instrumentals are somewhat unique then you don't have producer ears

[@lindawalters2808]

Spanish Moustache *GENERIC*

[@angeliglesias5069]

I never thought we’d get this video

[@juelzsantana0088]

Rt. dream come true! Christmas came early.

[@ThatOneGuy97210]

He deconstructed this song years ago the hell you talkin bout

[@TommyGrisselFilms]

Finally, an actual producer, not just a beat maker.

[@notme1511]

Tommy Grissel u trippin bro

[@TommyGrisselFilms]

not me | I’m saying Phonix IS a producer. (I made an edit to my comment)

[@vmeshbeats]

@@TommyGrisselFilms I agree but I disagree with the finally lol it may not seem like it sometimes but we still pour our heart into making party trap beats too. I agree with that for some songs (Tay Keith smh)

[@pradeepsahni8204]

you should check out Ludwig Gorranson

[@javarislamar4369]

Kylen Reece Wilson work smarter not harder

[@abdulelah4296]

5:51 That's the most genius thing I've ever seen

[@joshuawilliamson8417]

No way anyone watched this, and didn’t go listen to no role models

[@mfundobuthelezi6842]

Bumped this song all year long in grade 12....true classic ey

[@amaribrown3752]

Same brooo

[@Crosina-k4Y]

same but gr 11 for me

[@eli3158]

Mfundo Buthelezi sane but 5th Grade for me lmao

[@lamantetalbert4051]

Sameee, except Jr year

[@James-op3vx]

Almost nobody knows "No Role Modelz" is the #14 most stream track in the history of American Spotify, with 309Mi Streams, it was a true underground hit on the charts.

[@saturnascension]

309k doesn't sound like much..you mean 309M? Or was this back in the day?

[@James-op3vx]

@@saturnascension is a M

[@saturnascension]

@@James-op3vx Okay,thank you

[@VideoGamesExtras]

I just checked and it's not

[@James-op3vx]

@@VideoGamesExtras kworb.net/spotify/country/us_daily_totals.html

[@pcp8526]

Such a great beat for a great artist Cole world wassup!

[@tavishsharmamusic]

We in it to win it! #ColeWorld

[@slav7221]

This beat is the whole theme of dream ville and cole himself; the chill vibey feel with a touch of real ness and grandness. Good shit

[@GhostOfSparta96]

Honestly in my opinion one of the most legendary beats made 🔥💯

[@yourstrulyrolando1928]

we need more j cole beat deconstruction videos, no cap

[@ZeusThundah]

Factss

[@martn-hitit2423]

It’s really that kinda creative process every producer is looking for... dis is probably my favorite deconstructed!...

[@princegray1757]

The day n nite one is also one of my favorites

[@XRXONE]

There’s an old saying in Tennessee, I know it’s in Texas probably in Tennessee it goes, Fool me once.... shame on you.........ya fool me I can’t get fooled again.

[@sauce130]

Scooter1 fool me one time, shame on you. Fool me twice, can’t put the blame on you. Fool me three times fuck the peace sign load the chopper let it rain on you

[@maricelaramirez19]

My only regret was too young for Lisa bonet my only regret was too long for Nia long now all I'm left with is hoes from reality shows

[@sigbrotum2191]

@@maricelaramirez19 think it mightve been too young for nia long

[@reemys.5696]

Hilarious! But I'll still take it over the presidential sound bites we getting today. Lol

[@boknows8376]

😂😂

[@ggffhhss]

This is one of the best deconstructed videos imo. The backstory that Phonix tells is interesting and comedic, the beat is actually broken down to its sounds and samples, the video production is quality, and the track itself is legendary. I wish more deconstructed videos were up to this quality. Thank you.

[@_ianonymous_1726]

The way he used the birds like that was sooo crazy🔥🔥

[@anoiem2704]

This song goes down in history as one of the greatest Hip Hop Songs of all time

[@susanluneta7058]

Producers don't get enough credit. I'm glad Genius sheds light on their craft

[@youngkio_]

I feel like i have seen this before

[@Azx499]

YoungKio he did do a deconstruction of this beat a few years ago. It just wasn’t wasn’t for genius

[@chrisdowdyofficial4612]

tmlss can u send me the link?

[@cantu7214]

@@Azx499 I knew I wasn't trippin lmao I was so confused for a little

[@dominicmushayi3771]

ok

[@Blondid]

I see you been watching J Cole makes beats in tour bus 🤔

[@SofaKing89]

The most iconic melody to a hip-hop song. Get chills everytime this song starts playing. Reminds me of walking in Brooklyn on a nice, breezy summer day.

[@ParLeezy]

wow never would've thought that it is a string in the melody, hats off sir

[@ashtonsgotsauce]

ParLeezy it was a string at first but he changed it into a brass

[@ghostflyzzz8871]

Phonix beats is a real one. No Role Modelz is forever one of my favorites

[@diegovasquez8829]

I came fast like 911 in white neighborhoods

[@s.s5933]

Ain't got no shame bout it.

[@Jamil4x]

such a good line

[@itezaley4932]

Facts

[@jasmineg9259]

big fax💀

[@payden101]

@Mathew Sakwa I got defensive and said nah I was the same without it

[@grosrr]

When the complete deal came on at 7:22, I couldn't help but nod and smile.

[@trevorhandberry2158]

Nah bruh THIS BEAT IS A DAMNED MASTERPIECE BRO. I love how the average listeners don’t catch those little things in the beat. 🔥

[@gusstotts6079]

One of the best Deconstructed yet! Really in depth about the ideation and creative process. Thanks Genius.

[@SpaceBoundBroadcast]

Still remember when I saw Cole perform this song live summer after my senior year of high school :,) made me grind so hard that summer with music. Hope one day I can produce for/with this man. Shoutout Phonix Beats for the helping create those memories

[@CushtyMiguel]

The birds being used as hats is so dope. rate this guy

[@4DMIIR]

Not even a fan of rap, I only listen to house but this type of melody is genius, literally. It could be used in many genres and it's also has that freedom feeling

[@Artemis-v8i]

What’s house?

[@akulovesmusic]

@@Artemis-v8ia music genre

[@DPARTYNQSOUL]

the fact that him and j cole were arguing over adding the 808 is INSANE

[@yungtera2757]

J. Cole for president

[@ZeusThundah]

Lmfaooo

[@IMKEVPACK]

Nah cause that mean he won't have time to make music for us and i'm selfish so nah😒

[@Za1naa]

@@IMKEVPACK Lolololol

[@carterb5623]

An actual talented producer, someone who could compose a masterpiece

[@nevaplayinwitem]

One of the most legendary songs of all time🙌🏽

[@vincefree]

you know its amazing production when you thought the melody was a sample. underrated artist. shows collaboration is key

[@emmanuelasamoah22]

I wish he explained the George Bush interlude: "Fool me once, shame on you..."

[@trescohen8232]

Its about how alot of up and coming celebrities get baited by people who really pretend to care about them but just care about clout and how that hardens you over time so you dont trust alot of people after and will shut someome out or pop off at them after they fuck up once even if they are a good friend

[@ShapedByMusic]

He didn’t produce that, J coles producers did

[@joshxkerrigan]

this was by far the best beat construction so far. phonix is a really great producer with outstanding roots & connections, so glad you guys did this one.

[@joshz9704]

This is the coolest series. I love the process producers go through of testing out and playing with melodies until they create what they want. the creativity is insane

[@parkerscottmusic]

my man making platinum hits on a broken laptop (edit) Look at the bottom of the screen

[@EnforcedKindness]

The hustle is real bruh

[@ryda861]

ik i noticed that right away

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Parker Scott Beats it be like that sometimes.

[@lewishagan9319]

It's just the camera clashing with the led, to the human eye it's normal, it's not broken

[@SonreirJMusic]

@@EnforcedKindness 4:10 for a look

[@bernardcanady7544]

One of the best produced songs of all of time. Congratulations.

[@Juliano_DJOL]

This is a true artist! No matter who raps on it or listens, no matter how long it takes, its gotta be right and the way u hear it!

[@albytk4626]

Man wtf i listened the album this mornirng maybe after a year and this genius guys made a deconstucted for one of the best songs out of that album. Shit's crazy Woah 200 likes💪 thank you guys

[@nabilah3239]

omg same i listened to it yesterday after years and then freaked when i saw this vid

[@vincentporter8243]

I listen to it almost daily 😶😂 But that’s because I’m always listening

[@xvi8237]

THEY DID IT BOYS OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED

[@carlosgomez9486]

“I NEED BIRDSS” - J. Cole

[@ZeusThundah]

Lmfaooo

[@klasicnaglazba7861]

dudes laptop broke, he still made a masterpiece, legit.

[@scnbeats46]

We gotta appreciate the transition at 1:45

[@edthegemini6290]

Work of art

[@digital6k190]

He did this a while back already but it got deleted, this new version tho has a lot more knowledge

[@Peter32tjrksor]

it's not deleted. just unlisted

[@pzzz_]

Pach Pacheco you have a link?

[@SpicyNoodles12]

zan kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zUqmOtis6mq6M

[@KingDxvid]

Shoutout to Genius and Phonix.... these Deconstructed videos are everything to me as a music producer. Gives insight on the whole process of putting together hits! Thank you. 🙏🏽✊🏾

[@zesldn]

A modern day classic

[@jordanb3120]

All time classic

[@angelb3830]

The production on this song is so insane, Mad props to this guy.

[@Diptera_Larvae]

While I love everything we hear in these stories, occasionally I’d love to hear a bit more about the process of laying the lyrics down. Did the producer have to move bits of the song around to fit the lyrics, or did J Cole rewrite words to fit the arrangement. Love these interviews!

[@mordulvaga]

most of the time they just lay the backing track n then fit it to whatever the vocalist needs

[@kapambwekapambwe4131]

Good question, always wondered how that works out.

[@unibeastbeats]

I'm still pumpin Forest Hills! 💪

[@iamdokaan]

Loving these deconstructed series, wish there was more like these

[@Glxdwin]

No Role Modelz but I'm here right now! Thanks is always a story to every classic beat/song 🇿🇦👊🏾

[@srijeshpanth789]

that's crazy! like everyone else said, this is easily one of the most iconic beats of my generation, my kids will be listening to this music.

[@Jake-io1vu]

this is such a memorable song. y'all should be proud of this one.

[@Tygretti]

I could hear this song everyday for the rest of my life