The Making Of Kendrick Lamar's "LOVE." With Teddy Walton | Deconstructed

Kendrick Lamar’s 'DAMN.' was one of the most acclaimed album releases of 2017, with all 14 tracks hitting Billboard’s Hot 100. With each song placing on the charts, it’s hard to deem any one track the major standout. But “LOVE.” feat. Zacari was a favorite for many Kendrick fans, as the song’s lyrics became the third-most-viewed 'DAMN.' track with 2.9 million views on Genius.
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[@JJ-ni8wm]

This the most cocky but not cocky dude I know real talk

[@vic_cresss]

Confident? 😂

[@sahrn1783]

The goal in life is knowing your skill and worth

[@JoeeKickass99]

Thats how you gotta be belief is 1st

[@Gh0zT-777]

nails for breaking up weed......

[@liquidalb]

He didn't come off as cocky at all. He just loves to make music.

[@CesarAlex8A]

This man did “Crew” By Goldlink “Love” By Kendrick “God” By Kendrick “Crushed Glass” By Freddie Gibbs & “Kings Dead” By Jay Rock. Holy shit, he’s on fire.

[@karlsefni888]

just wow 💯

[@hermitcraft7131]

Lol, God and Love are my two least favorite tracks on Damn

[@MikeMulahMusic]

@@hermitcraft7131 good for you

[@demianrednovak]

Dude did kings dead?

[@Patrick-de8qg]

And No Guidance and Double Up

[@looplegendzfreeomnispheree5575]

That bass & heavy reverb on the snare made this beat. Real dope & simple

[@SETH-fg5jn]

I would like but its 911 or 9/11

[@OdingMusicYT]

Agreed

[@candycorn4912]

@@SETH-fg5jn bro.

[@SETH-fg5jn]

@@candycorn4912 i have no idea about that comment dude

[@slackstarfish8133]

And the double snare hits

[@kyototo.]

This shows you Kendrick’s ear too because the flow marries the beat.

[@johnnyklasing4002]

That's what separates rappers and artists... Making your voice an actual instrument on top of the track rather than just using a flow that would work on any beat.

[@DhruvKanojia]

"If you put me in a room with Kendrick, I'm gonna get something placed automatically" - That level of confidence is just something else...Nice work!

[@hectorhernandez7570]

Dhruv Kanojia probably best beat ever

[@arnoldkintu6124]

Facts

[@shawn-im7sp]

ne plus ultra 🤦🏽‍♂️ ppl like you cuz!! Just keep your negativity to yourself . This brother made bank off this song though.

[@apollospyrol7168]

@@hectorhernandez7570 hell no

[@babyboyiii]

@@isthiscarter are you out of your mind?🤦‍♂️😂😂😂 keep negative shit to yourself nigga.

[@synthandvapor]

1. Wake up in the morning. 2. Watch a movie. 3. Roll up. 4. Pray. I wish my life was this simple.

[@terrytimberlake8926]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 i caught that to..

[@prod.flclyde813]

Wake up School Work Get home Homework Sleep 💔

[@PRODKVO]

Same💔

[@jaealexander403]

It can be

[@kbee8517]

In some respects, life is as simple or complicated as you make it.

[@Pxxnks]

“I wake up in the morning, watch a movie, roll up, pray”

[@Pxxnks]

david abdo stfu

[@quack9104]

Jean-De-foi Serieux he ain't even mad lmao

[@quaddamage7765]

Wake up in the mornin', thinkin' 'bout money, kick your feet up Watch you a comedy, take a shit, then roll some weed up

[@luminousb9272]

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[@Cooz.]

Jean-De-foi Serieux cool you quoted something he said. Fuck outta here like you're important

[@StoiclikeChris]

he ‘nailed’ it 🤣🤣🤣

[@27_aa8]

YaBoiChris 😂😂

[@MultiEMitchell]

lmao

[@jadenfreqedit4585]

U wrong

[@rosed4090]

Chriseyeguy 😷😂😂😂😂

[@skfoxjrxzz5051]

😹

[@DeezNoots47]

This is the only series I look forward to.. producers are wayyy to underrated

[@tauhidsarwary7377]

Irvin Mata true

[@fab7z3io.o98]

Yes!

[@yknsysy8944]

Tauhid Sarwary same

[@Prince-bd1vw]

Irvin Mata no they aren't man that's just how the game is younging. Producers get the checks and recognition just like you are giving him good recognition

[@lowkeylegends6174]

Prince you missed the point

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

this shit inspirational af if you produce beats, this dude is awesome

[@joeyoutrippin3115]

word

[@dysperdotted]

Truth

[@megha710]

yeah it is

[@tigerhunter8878]

You damn right. That shit is goals to me (as a producer)

[@cmarin342]

Trill Killer i dont really see it if he only went into details like what plugins or vst he used so we could make it our own

[@aphyTTR]

as a beatmaker, this video is like a safe haven for me. -I get tips on beatmaking -The vibe is crazy -I can see what Teddy does well in comparison to my beats, especially when I'm taking a break from my own work. -Teddy is such a chill vibe, as is the video. -It's always here for me to come back to

[@fbi6555]

The reverb on that snair with the base is orgasmic.

[@syedmuhammadmustafa5307]

True

[@june5206]

snare** , Bass

[@syedmuhammadmustafa5307]

@@june5206 xD xD

[@thedutchgamernl4844]

You just know a guy like this creates laid-back tracks

[@441snipes]

This is greatness right here.. Well done Teddy Walton

[@elansings]

Jason Patterson humble

[@441snipes]

elan sings so true bro

[@wait.8439]

*Lil God - baptize community* .

[@Itsopvious]

Yeah he made an amazing beat I would love to see what else he’s been working on!!

[@441snipes]

OpVious yea, I would love to see too

[@dachopup8495]

This proves that LESS IS MORE if you don’t get that you won’t

[@handymandy1104]

Da Chop Up but he added so many filters onto each sample...

[@infectmindset8018]

yep, every single beat that lands in the charts is actually simple as hell

[@AJubair]

Mies van der rohe

[@jslxmp1236]

"If you put me in a room with Kendrick, I'm gonna get a song placed.... automatically." Confidence

[@shyish3946]

This man has perfect production. He made “Crew.” By Goldlink ft Brent Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy and “LOVE.” by Kendrick Lamar Ft Zacari. He is one of the best producers upcoming. He’s worked with Bryson Tiller, Kendrick Lamar, Goldlink, BIG KRIT, ASAP FERG, Schoolboy Q, Vince Staples, and more. He’s a talented producer, props to this guy.

[@Itsopvious]

Shyish didn’t even realize he made crew this guy rlly be on top with the beats!!!

[@boyifyouboomeimaboobooonyall]

U heard of Draape ? that dude is 17 years old, he produces and makes all his music himself u should check him out

[@Itsopvious]

boi if you boo me, ima boo boo on you i checked him out but i wasn’t feeling it, the auto tune one one of his songs sounded horrible.

[@kevinfoendoe6987]

whahahaha 2 songs that are good

[@shyish3946]

I meant new producers, sorry i didn’t add that

[@bestproducerofalltime2363]

Its Impressive To See That This Producer Has A Simplest Setup . M Audio Interface Worth $100 with some Yamaha HS 8’s . And He Made A Record With Kendrick GReat . Moral:- Your Setup Doesn’t Matter , Your Creativity Does

[@norgepalm7315]

Literally anyone with a computer capable of running your preferred program can produce. Shut up.

[@hunterdevoto5404]

Desi Music Tracks my setup is garage band is that good

[@flawedwings2266]

Hunter DeVoto steve lacy use garage band on his phone and produced pride for Kendrick

[@yotedyo]

Desi Music Tracks it’s impressive that he makes amazing beats with those long ass nails

[@Itsopvious]

and he got the old fl studio too!! it’s all about the creativity the equipment can only do so much!

[@JohnDoe-oq4zs]

Dude got some old man hands, guess making beats is a tough craft, lmao :D

[@rubiconcrossing4480]

John Doe look up what smoking does to your fingers.

[@lilmilt28]

Rubicon Crossing I smoke and my shit looks no where close idiot🤷🏾‍♂️

[@6iod364]

ahah it is but you can check the results on my page ;) im on soundcloud too

[@rosegold-beats]

drink water and use body lotion. your skin will be smooth asf.

[@denzelmaccormack3745]

Trust its a lot of work

[@patw.6567]

the album that won a pulitzer and this man was apart of it

[@DOCTORBASSLINE]

we gotta accept , he is UNIQUE producer

[@FudekoG]

ProdByDoktorri Like his nails

[@nobreathing0244]

Damn this guy made the instrumental for Crew too. He the shit

[@Christian-ru7my]

He ain’t even using a expensive laptop to make music just them simple dell laptops is cool now that’s ghetto right there saluteee homie

[@apolinarconcepcionjr.4849]

Do you know what gaming laptop it is?

[@ggmar2350]

That’s very expensive bruh 😂

[@julianreed7]

@@apolinarconcepcionjr.4849 Its either the prior Dell Inspiron "Gamer" series, or their newer G series laptops. G3/G5/G7. G3 and G5 have Nvidia 1050's, and the G7 has a GTX 1060 Max Q. Suspect it's the prior Inspiron 7000 series though because of the red backlighting.

[@julianreed7]

@dcss Nvidia Graphics Cards of that ilk are designed and intended for gaming, but I'm guessing a lot of these producers use them because the extra CPU and GPU power intended to bolster highly demanding games speeds up music production software. Know this to be the case for video editing software as well. That extra power helps render videos faster. But, you're right. It's not needed for most people. Overkill.

[@darobster3190]

Its the dell inspiron 15

[@bolton0607]

Love this beat with a passion, it’s TIMELESS

[@breadstickindip]

LOVE. it

[@DatDaDatty]

plz tyler the creator - boredom

[@tauhidsarwary7377]

Dat Yeah

[@user-de3jk8kj3h]

Dat facts dude facts that song from the album is a masterpiece a timeless classic I've had it on repeat ever since I listened to the album.

[@samguy7654]

Dat They'll have to bring Tyler

[@DatDaDatty]

Sam guy is that a bad thing?

[@samguy7654]

Dat No that'd be fucking great.. i just think it'll be harder then getting these other producers.

[@ReezyR]

Teddy:"I woke up i roll up i pray" Me: Whaat?

[@JVOTI]

ZiasSideEyeWhenB.louTrippin Ima make a t shirt that says that lol he might have did sumn

[@avreyo6645]

ZiasSideEyeWhenB.louTrippin can't take him out his ELEMENT

[@jeffvalencia7656]

Your profile name has me ☠️

[@chillfriday628]

Your name bruh

[@JazzyDoesItt]

ZiasSideEyeWhenB.louTrippin LMAO

[@WYAricky]

T-pain’s little cousin, T-Agony

[@ichigokurosaki5966]

FLACO 😂😂😂💀

[@AstralYouth]

@top.comment.god

[@chriswhite7691]

T-Ouch

[@kamogelobaikgodiso1937]

LMAOO

[@prodbythadon]

nigaaaaaa

[@eliveltondelacerda5969]

I really wanted to learn how to make this piano effect, simply beautiful.

[@Txbeats]

Issa muffled piano You just add reverb Look for a plucky piano Not a normal one lol And cut the highs and the lows in a reaaaall shitty way and you’ll get it lol

[@ericklopezzz]

I think it's a Rhodes vst with the chords with a low pass filter and reverb.

[@TechVech0]

One of the better beats on the album

[@vengeancecreed217]

HIP-HOP OPINION your fucking stupid. Every single beat and lyric was good

[@Ben-bs2tc]

IDONTLIKEYOU LikeSubscribeComment he didn’t say the other beats were really bad

[@vengeancecreed217]

Ecl1pse yea but I mean saying one of the better beats is just not true. I mean theirs DNA, Yah, Element Feel, Pride, Loyalty, Feel that had better beats then love. I mean the whole album and great production in general.

[@groovydespairgod5190]

IDONTLIKEYOU LikeSubscribeComment XXX has the craziest production I've heard on any Song ever

[@jarydlarsen9748]

I think all the beats are amazing on DAMN. ( my personal favourite is FEAR.) , especially songs like XXX and Duckworth with multiple beat switches.

[@user-ct8pd1pw2n]

Deconstructed videos are the best on Genius, keep them coming please!

[@avieldiaz1510]

2:25 is my favorite beat of the song

[@dominik7189]

It’s cool how the “DAMN” sticker is on the CP.

[@ItachiUchiha-xk1fr]

This beat is soo soothing and wavy , love it.

[@user-zz6yy2cx7j]

you gotta be hella confident to be creating beats like THIS with no tag on the song. shoutout teddy, respect !!

[@Sijan.G]

This and the passionfruit episodes are my favorite💜😭

[@jdaniel9583]

How bt the stay of post malone

[@abhishekkadam6000]

Redbone too

[@ivurivurivur]

SAME!

[@m.giraldo.664]

1:54 this sound is magical, it gives you some kind of inspiration.

[@Scooper__]

I'd love to see one of these with Steve lacy

[@trip1827]

DARK RED

[@funnycoolbeth]

YES OMFG

[@fullViewJay]

Hey basically explains his methods on his TedTalk

[@prod.6feetyasha94]

isn't steve lacy the one who produced "IF Tomorrows Not Here" by Denzel Curry ? cuz if yea then yea they need to put him on here bruh

[@sorenburkum682]

Did you know steve Lacey produced PRIDE and played all the guitar on it?

[@MI-rs6jd]

It’d be really interesting to see how “Crew love” by Drake and The Weeknd was done, even though the song is old, but I loooove the beat! Or something with other The Weeknd’s works would be great!

[@LeBeautiful]

A B We all know that was just meant 4 Abel only

[@18kingen]

^and hows that statement relevant to what he wrote?

[@smackdaddy9802]

Besides the amazing BTS on the DAW production, the cinematography for these videos are a vibe.

[@ZeusTheImortal]

This the same guy that made "Crew" by "Goldlink"

[@vic_cresss]

Yup

[@erboch7124]

Makes sense

[@davidstoneback6159]

Genius stays putting out great videos.

[@DiegoOrtiz-jx3ze]

This song hit different 🥺

[@calebuchiha2120]

That spacey futuristic-type beat is what I love, man. Just like in “thinking bout you” or Pyscho by Russ...someone give me more songs like these!

[@dmetriusmarch]

Look up smino and anythink connected with soulection and Monte booker

[@snowcatxx87]

Everything hidden by waveforms...

[@infer426]

What else did u need?...

[@ojvic7297]

@seis dios everybody copies somebody..shut the fuck up

[@haeeezy5807]

@snowcat, 😂

[@user-my5yi1ds7x]

that "awawawawawaw" sound in the background sounds so much like the sound Yoshi from Super Mario makes when he dies.

[@Supreme_King23]

2D Tower LoL and here I thought I was the only one who noticed XD 😂

[@user-my5yi1ds7x]

haha nice man!! it was really driving me crazy i searched all around the internet but couldn't find anything about it anywhere, was really hoping he said something about it in this video

[@jadecarmel9341]

This is my favourite song every night at 11:11 I play it for me to sleep good

[@mbalingobese9296]

Maaaaannnnn! This is my one of my favourite songs! I love Kendrick and Zacari, glad to meet a major element to the masterpiece . Glad to find this! 💛💛💛

[@rdc9950]

That little piano part is my favorite part of the whole beat 4:11

[@benhuber2600]

DAMN. this is interesting

[@frank683]

Ben Huber 💯💯💯

[@levellz]

Ayyy

[@PudWhacker]

I get it

[@mrmovieguy1000]

Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lmao because the video was interesting

[@benhuber2600]

ayye nice one lol

[@Danny_Does_Music]

Clip ya damn nails homeboy

[@WWxeroWW.WERWKWWF__WPWWW.-_WWW]

Danny Garcia people like nails long to play guitar

[@LocoOfAO]

CGuitarC definitely not why his nails are long lol it’s to tuck his backwoods

[@avantnarde2815]

LocoOfAO shit nasty af. Idk how he dap up ppl without stabbing them 💀

[@will3pr]

Vexpuriah _ LMFAO got me fucking crying yo🤣🤣🤣

[@kareemklas7091]

CGuitarC Guitarists only have one hand with long fingernails, at least when we're discussing the practical aspect of having long fingernails. Makes strumming in the guitar easier.

[@Adu1tishGambin0]

I love seeing these videos Genius! And definitely one of my favorite beats off the album for sure 🔥 Great work Teddy 💯

[@SamPerezSharkey]

"Where my hug at" lookin ass. Fire beats though

[@vic_cresss]

I hate those guys 😂😂😂

[@morii7575]

😭😭😭

[@prod.trigod]

This man is engaged with the word "simple"

[@sergiofasan8591]

"The making of love" with Kendrick and Teddy

[@ExotiqBeautii]

This is such a feel good beat bruh! Good shit. Will definitely look out for more of your stuff!!

[@marraikoo]

Teddy is real down to earth . He’s not like these other beat makers doing the absolute most.✨🌷

[@aidenharlin69]

I love these breakdown videos. And this song is sooo chill

[@kevinfoendoe6987]

I usually enjoy these vids, but this one just sucks, the guy just played the separate tracks. this isn't deconstructed. Show us the patterns in the midi board, show us the effect racks, talk how it was working with the artist. Some good videos were: t-minus making blem & ludwig Goransson making redbone. Genius please don't let this series become a bull shit series were the producer tries to be artsy, tf this guy talking about "i'm not a beat maker" I love genius, and the deconstructed series is THE best video idea created about music, but please don't let the quality of your videos be dictated by the producer trying to sound cool.

[@withmatt6327]

Damn that’s amazing.

[@brandondelgado887]

withMATT I see what you did there

[@AkatoshMount]

+Brandon Delgado Oh really

[@brandondelgado887]

kroley lol

[@withmatt6327]

Brandon Delgado haha I didnt even mean to do that. That was my initial reaction lol

[@DMRCapitalHill]

Yes finally a deconstruct of this beat. GENIUS PLEASE PLEASE REACH OUT TO MORE PRODUCERS THIS IS ENCOURAGING

[@DJPhanaticWorld]

Really special right here, dope breakdown video! Admire Teddy's confidence, keep going brah!!

[@michaels3951]

why is LOVE just now blowing up??

[@dudeimgeorge]

Cause love is blowing up sahnn

[@abby7335]

i have so many good memories associated with this song, its a masterpiece fr

[@soiceyjanay1294]

I’m learning so much from these videos never stop making these

[@alysedianecan]

This is my favorite Deconstructed. I watch this before I start making beats.

[@ElmzXIX]

FL Stand up 💪

[@joseluciano3583]

0:38 This is my sort of mood and vibe

[@GoodxJ]

that's really dope! Love seeing these!

[@bmeproductions5926]

I been waiting on this

[@harris02]

3:05 someone tell this man to cut his damn nail

[@mbf6160]

Y’all see that he’s using a old as dell not a Mac that’s what I’m talking bout I love it

[@naturalallnaturalwhitepist1789]

MBF MBF looks like one of those low-key but expensive and high spec laptops though

[@lol-iz2rr]

Lol that was a gaming laptop he was using

[@mflugo9082]

it's about what's coming out of the laptop.

[@vincent10kd]

There's no FL studio on Mac. Bet that's why.

[@silverthree7730]

It’s a dell Inspiron either 15 or 17 7000 gaming they’re pretty pricey

[@niganools1501]

I need a studio setup like this fr, it’s soooo laid back.

[@Sunshinexoxo4795]

Excellent piece of work.... keep pushing forward in success!

[@MylesSquared]

Humble dude, dope vid

[@mnmdaproducer]

As a beat maker, you are really my idol, we have same frequencies

[@CTFILMS313]

I know he musical genius by his nails. But na in all seriousness as a creative I love his approach.

[@MrTaariqa1]

Big up bro. This feels so good everytime.

[@100KMark]

Deconstruct Lil Uzi - “20 min”

[@InTheLight5292]

LOVE is one of the hardest beats on DAMN. That shit hits me in a different type of way.

[@savissaving]

that tom before the snare with the heavy reverb, along with the snare itself is my favorite part of the beat

[@dropoutmajor]

I've been waiting for one of a song like this for the longest.

[@kendrickbequilla8777]

This beat is so good but damn he need to cut his nails

[@jonjon5665]

Top 3 favorite Kendrick song hands down.

[@MoeMoe-fs2ic]

This is probably my favorite beat and top 5 songs of all time. I went to one of his concerts on the DAMN Tour...the chills that got sent through the stadium when the beat dropped...unreal.

[@butskiiueepp1625]

1:47 Someone buy this boy some nail clippers 😭😭😭

[@nique316]

He Definitely telling y’all some real shit . A lot of hits be being made at in home studios don’t think you need to be at the best biggest studio to make a hit or get a Big placement ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@d.felixphoto2260]

This beat Always reminds me of Prince Purple Rain album with its simplicity.

[@ddmari348]

This was so weirdly satisfying. I’m glad y’all are shining light on more producers.

[@AliasAbaz]

That was dope!! i stuck with the melody and the song

[@princequestlove7641]

Nice video Genius. Y'all are the true Geniuses.

[@headbonk1]

the vibe this video gives me, just makes me come back everyday to watch it. *_teddy.. let me hang out with you for 1 day.._*

[@sleeve0]

little late but thank you to this man. this song has so much sentimental value to me, so much memories...LOVE.

[@KennyLauderdale]

I love these deconstructed videos

[@cantguard26]

He produced Crew as well??? This man is iconic.

[@scottiedunnavan3834]

I love watching these videos to see the creative process going in to making some of my favorite songs, and producers like my man here are inspirational af and need more credit. 🌊🔥

[@xXSHOCKCOLLARXx]

I find it cool to see how the producers made the beat, then I listen to the official song. It makes you appreciate it more, I find

[@Shukuuru]

Man this got me so inspired thanks

[@104ist]

look like parappa the rapper

[@YoungWidget1]

kid that’s hilarious lol

[@pbeverly84]

Best comment

[@michellegrover1067]

😂

[@Lord02Infamous]

LMFAO FACTS!!!! 😂😂😂💀

[@JonLondon210]

😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@kidnfinity5854]

DAMN your fingernails tho

[@ElSanto777]

hahahahah, that's what people sometimes use in order to grind their gas when there's no grinder. lmao

[@m.z7620]

HAHAHAHAHA i think he has another deconstructed for another beat and he has the same fingernails on there XD

[@user-tw5si4tr3q]

it inside his DNA

[@haiderh042]

This is his 2nd Genius Video i guess he didn't saw the comments on the 1st one Lol

[@latravisgriffin]

At 4:11 is the sound that ascends my soul

[@lincolndunn1628]

thanks for putting a spotlight on producers Genius. not many outlets do not. love these videos