The Making Of Lil Nas X's "Panini" With Take A Daytrip | Deconstructed

In late June, Lil Nas X dropped “Panini,” the follow-up single to his monster hit, “Old Town Road.” Produced by Take A Daytrip and Dot Da Genius, the track became Lil Nas X’s second-biggest hit to date, debuting at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Take A Daytrip’s David Biral and Denzel Baptiste sat down with Genius to break down how the song was made.
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Best youtube series i love how they recognize producers and not just the artist

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💯💯💯

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d mil facts me too

[@tiago7160]

Rap Producers should b making the most money in today’s rap if it wasn’t for the music production n beat rappers would b straight trash

[@davidmi1ler773]

GTO_ James big facts

[@m4rce1]

producers deserve most of the credit nowadays tbh

[@maxruiter8365]

This beat is actually more complex then I expected

[@michaelt9245]

Facts they got like 3 bass/ sub bass sounds going on shit is insane

[@peiransong3364]

Michael T Yeah man, probably a lot of sidechaining and phase alignment going on

[@boymeetswrld7470]

Panini official dance video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4LGeoCjptaBkJY

[@maxruiter8365]

@LaVioletaAmatista yes I already heard that, but for a trap beat... Stil... 💥💥💥

[@internetuser9342]

Daytrip beats always fire

[@charlgab]

imagine making the beat for mo bamba, rodeo and panini. crazy

[@dR0L0b]

Don’t forget legends by juice wrld, these kids aren’t human...

[@jalenjohnson3666]

And kung fu

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Isn't no Bamba made by 16yo?

[@_mal]

Wojciech Tomaszewski it’s made by daytrip and 16yo

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@@wojciechtomaszewski8594 both

[@jorgebatista8124]

the fact that panini is based off chowder makes the song 10x better

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Fr

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Factual facts

[@KBWeeds]

Though a year old I FUCKING CO-SIGN TO THIS!

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"This kids weird"💀💀💀

[@terrancewheeler1738]

What a great intro 😂😂

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😂😂😂😂

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Lol

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All my friends say that

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oOF

[@marinatedscrotum]

Lmao it all started with a Cartoon Network show

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CrimsonIV stfu

[@WammFX]

CrimsonIV stfu 😪

[@marinatedscrotum]

CrimsonIV there’s nothing wrong with it I just find it funny, I love Cartoon Network lmao

[@gone835]

Salmon heheh chowder💀

[@NOAH-dj1lm]

Chowder was my favorite fucking serie but then they stopped sending it:(

[@pat_rick2419]

i’m so happy he took out the “huh huh” in the lyrics

[@MikeyDarwish]

It's ya boi Pat Dawson bc now we have Yeah Yeah from Dababy

[@GrayMinemanLOL]

It's ya boi Pat Dawson wym its fire

[@botski8611]

Nah it was fire

[@GrayMinemanLOL]

@@botski8611 frl it sounded more hip hop

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[@wtfkyle]

This series always makes you appreciate these songs 10x more

[@Flook1]

Oh, hi!

[@no1u521]

WTF Kyle!

[@canofsnow5767]

Wait am I the third reply?

[@Alex-jw2vq]

They produced Mo Bamba and now Panini? They're blowing up man please keep on creating this music

[@thisguy3367]

They've also done songs for Juice WRLD and YBN Cordae

[@lifegoeson1007]

This Guy that’s freaking awesome

[@cristianinteriano1443]

They’ve already make a lot of music with big artists

[@styl1ssttt]

They've been on genius 2 times this is the 3rd time

[@thisguy3367]

Exactly, I've been hearing songs from them for at least a year or so

[@Darkabian]

*_IM GLAD WE GOT SOME PEOPLE WHO KNOW CHOWDER AND DIDN'T FORGET HIM_*

[@sparco956]

Lol i dont think anyone did, that was the best era of Cartoon Network

[@WhyThoOz]

@@sparco956 chowder were the ones that started "The Big Three" era. Now we're left with this trash era with teen titans go and other trash shows. But hey,infinity train might start something special

[@fatsausagedogs1481]

DARKABIAN bro that shit slapped

[@DariusDiary]

Ikr and im only 13

[@swemsquadw5522]

You didn't have to add your age now it just seems like you want to fit in WeirdChamp

[@peathedisneyfanmediacorner6160]

It's official: Lil nas X is no longer a one hit wonder

[@coochiecutter.4457]

Pea stole this but if he was a one hit he would be in every genre

[@august3046]

now hes a 2 hit wonder

[@okaymar]

@@august3046 *3 Rodeo is going crazy rn.

[@dreambeatz3797]

@@okaymar 4* c7ouser doing numbers

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

JAY_ NBA fr he out here

[@Equilibrium36936]

These two are actually musicians rather than just beat makers, it’s interesting to see them using traditional synthesisers in a time when most are doing everything digitally

[@leew5647]

What’s the different? Things change over time..

[@star.ki2k]

There's nothing wrong with doing shit digitally. Some producers don't have enough money yet for synthesizers and you gotta know that. Old times are gone, new times are here, times change and we got new stuff. Just cause people got some traditional synths don't mean they real musicians. Move on.

[@ilovepopeyesbiscuitswithno1994]

stop staying in the past, ya 50 year old

[@Dants9]

Their 808’s are always fire 😤

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Dantebattista_ facts

[@moonlightransom]

👀

[@juancastellanoz3675]

Always fire 🔥

[@jordanlafaut]

Dude it was just a spins 808

[@jira2276]

@Jonah Botit was 2 notes

[@neilk]

Take A Daytrip really some of the most genuine producers in the game

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Love their tag, it's my fave everytime I hear a song and hear their tag I know it's bout to slap

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Metro saying "hello"

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@@chelseaforever6392 okay

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this show makes bangers everytime

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codm

[@Eagle_shortz]

Yeah yeah

[@tambusic1924]

"When we create, we try to eliminate egos completely". Fire guys

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Mostly music producers so it's a really collaborative environment

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@@olivyae3057 true

[@prod.sadface]

Bruh look like Rhino loveliveserve and mbappe at the same time

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irfan mahendra 😂

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irfan mahendra yoooo Faxz

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Factss

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duude💀

[@salomoncarranza8676]

frs tho😂😂

[@fakerake707]

So if panini is a reference to panini.... *lil nas x is chowder*

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You're fucking gennius

[@naasirfavors]

Yoooo i just peeped that shit

[@dallasmattheu7136]

“He was just like new to everything...... he didn’t even want In-N-Out, he wanted Chick-Fil-A” ahah😂

[@jamievally3176]

Nice to see producers that are actually trying to be complex and different for a change.

[@userouyuy]

they added a lot of things without making it feel overloaded

[@jamievally3176]

James when it comes to trap Putting more than one sound a is consider complex. Usually there’s only one melody, same drum pattern, and that’t it. On that beat they did it from a musical prospective, and not like “OMG LETS MAKE A bAnGeR”

[@duncangagnon8907]

Lots of producers do, they just aren't well known

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ever heard of whitearmor?

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Who else wants more frequently uploaded vids like these?🤷🏽‍♂️

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Always

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Ty Verdin me

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Ty Verdin yup me too. The interviews are always super interesting

[@clock2564]

Only of songs i feel

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Me me me meeeeeeeeee

[@julianjohnson7834]

"This kids werid" Makes a Legendary songs. Weird is the new smart right?

[@dilassantana6087]

Lil X_X o.o Bro can you give your comment on A Boogie Type beat I just made please 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@plumbob109]

I think smart people have always been "weird"

[@Max-oy8uy]

“Didn’t even want In N out just wanted Chick-fil-A” 😂😂😂 that had me dead

[@blueroses7468]

I want a tag as fire daytrip 😠

[@chad8078]

Haha same

[@Everythingbased]

What does their tag say?

[@IketheBoss]

WEIRDO! Day trip took it to ten

[@Everythingbased]

@@IketheBoss Thanks!!

[@mikk3559]

Ye boi took it to ten

[@eabhbyrne8561]

the amount of time and effort that is put into a 3 minute song .......... amazing!

[@johnnyfeaver7756]

eabh byrne 2 min

[@champagnepapi2660]

Probably took like 10 min to make this beat

[@Viqtor]

@@champagnepapi2660 lol

[@CM50Tube]

@@champagnepapi2660 I doubt it actually. If they were using digital synthesizers then yea I would say about 30 minutes, but with all the analog synthesizers I'm genuinely impressed by how they combined all the elements to make something sound simple, yet truly be complex. You can add a million effects, synths, and whatever, but perfecting a simple song is a lot harder.

[@alfredoruwariye1991]

It usually comes together pretty fast once you get the first few sounds lol

[@Joggerz]

We need a segment for engineers 👀

[@severeoneblunt]

Jogger you may be on to something

[@jaycee598]

Nah that would be boring.

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@@jaycee598 for some people mabye, but there are a lot of people coming up wanting to be engineers and it could be a gem for them. Me being a mix and master engineer I would love it lol

[@marcusvogelsong8519]

For anyone that has ever wondered what it Says at the beginning before the song starts it says “Day day daytrip took it to ten”

[@StanDeMan2001]

U always thought it said: "Day day, Daytrip look at the tag"

[@L3k_z]

Omg thank you. I've been wondering this whole time

[@prodzest]

I’m a beginning producer and watching this just makes me want to go harder. Take a day trip have always been my favorite producers. Huge inspiration.

[@SethV]

DO IT BRO CHASE YO DREAMS

[@asa.d1]

Chase your dreams my guy. 🤘🤩

[@randyholmes57]

Wanna collab? I rap

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@@randyholmes57 lets collab im a producer

[@Davestheman33]

It’s always nice to see producers wanting to see other producers shine

[@msmx9088]

0:28 i completely forgot chowder existed when i heard that song so i never made that connection

[@Rapidbeatsofficial]

lol same

[@assasainalexgaming]

same bro

[@Whatizgold]

SMH

[@msmx9088]

I deserve that

[@Kilo-sz4ch]

My mind instantly went to the food

[@nathanspeiser]

Daytrip seem like dope dudes. Just genuine dudes who fw music, no industry BS. Would love to kick it with them

[@jgperes]

So that’s where the “daytrip took it to 10” came from

[@zaidsoulat6331]

I really like these guys, they are very talented and you can see how much they love what they do in the way they explain the process. Also very humble guys. 👍

[@roshybeats1331]

deadass started listening to this song last night and i hoped genius would deconstructed because the beat is fucking fire and surprisingly genius uploads it the next day!

[@NickthaKid9]

Hopefully they’ll upload the making of Rodeo too. Song is 🔥 🔥🔥

[@Swggr-ob6wm]

This is definitely the best KZbin series... I love how they recognize producers and not just the artist

[@mrghostfedora2465]

Massive respect for Take a Daytrip. They're young and yet they accomplished alot.

[@vi1923]

WHO EVER READS THIS KEEP WORKING ON YOUR CRAFT BLESSINGS ARE COMING YOUR WAY SEE YOU ON THE BILLBOARDS

[@tystokely6143]

Minecraft

[@playboicartislastbraincell4918]

If you're a producer I'll look at your shit

[@vi1923]

Still have nothing uploaded yet fam, but soon will :)

[@peterbentin1395]

@@playboicartislastbraincell4918 I got a soundcloud with some beats, but most of the beats I like myself, are beats I haven't released yet. I would appreciate it a lot if you would give it a listen and give some feedback. My sc account is BEN10N Beats btw

[@ayejamie23]

You’re gonna produce some #1 hits soon

[@maxreaper25]

Best deconstructed so far and you made it more into an interview than breaking down a beat which is extra dope! Love this one

[@tomblaze2]

One of the best deconstructed's yet - I enjoy the live synths-bass over loop pack +drums

[@moeezmalik3666]

Daytrip have the best deconstructed videos, dudes are so dope at producing, they gonna take over hip hop soon!

[@Alittledose]

“Day Day Daytrip took it to 10” - I’m already adding the song to my playlist after hearing this, even if it’s only been 8 seconds in

[@gerardo2582]

i've been watching a ton of Deconstructed vids this past week and this one blew me away. these guys are on a different level

[@mayointhemix6013]

One of my Fav deconstructed's, Love hearing the stories behind everything

[@alecktracustica2010]

we need a Deconstructed: SICKO MODE BUTTERFLY EFFECT GOOSEBUMPS SHOPPING SPREE and TAKE WHAT YOU WANT... comment what more we need guys

[@dilassantana6087]

João Vitor Bro can you give your comment on A Boogie Type beat I just made please 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@joshphillips3171]

A$AP Ferg - East Coast

[@danica6366]

Everytime I watch these kind of videos, I start hearing all the details the producers mentioned and it feels like I just cleaned my ears out for the first time in years and unlocked a new portion of my brain.

[@TheVividSparks]

That synth was the reason why I wanted a Deconstructed video of Panini. Thanks Genius!

[@parkerscottmusic]

i like how they don't use plugins, they just use keyboards. Gives it a real sound

[@TheSecondC2]

They halftimed a melody. He might has used the 'halftime plugin' for that

[@kokkouu]

TheSecondC2 it’s called gross beat

[@prodfreshk1ng]

clivixxdubz nah they use logic. plugins called halftime.

[@JJLUNDIN]

Who cares, it’s fire. Y’all going deep asf about it lmao

[@benja303]

JJ LUNDIN produces care bro

[@kobalbeats1054]

Definitly one of the Dopest Episodes!

[@brians.5597]

I covered Panini on piano because "7" was too fire. Thank you for the summer bangers Lil Nas X. Shout-out to the producers too.

[@UnnamedSouls]

I start loving the song more after watching the deconstructed of the beat !! Damn Panini is such a fire song Take A Daytrip and lil nas x are making history , also i wanna thank Genius for that serie , the best producers series ever , it give us the chance to know more of these underrated producers , Keep it up 🙌🙏

[@helloxons]

I love all these behind-the-scenes stuff of my fav songs & artists...!!!

[@thenostalgicgamer2093]

YUNG lean would love that shithouse keyboard

[@M1st3rm1g00]

Or bladee

[@juancastellanoz3675]

He trash

[@WickedxWonka]

"Yeah thats cool lets put that aside" shit wtf ever Rodeo the best instrumental of all time

[@chickenflavoredxanax5353]

Debatable...

[@kova6701]

no

[@lookadoo709]

not even close

[@WickedxWonka]

@@lookadoo709 I was exaggerating but yeah its definitely one of the best rap instrumentals ive heard. Just about anyone that has listened to the song can agree that its really good and most people think its the biggest banger besides Panini and of course Old Town Road.

[@R4de]

Rodeo is complete garbage

[@PorkchopSandviches]

Damn, this is actually an 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺 good breakdown video. Was not expecting it this thorough along with the superb cinematography. Props to Genius

[@billalax8362]

Been waiting gor this. Thnx genius😂😂👌🏼

[@meeks3671]

Damn their chemistry looks on point. Dope how they actually produced the song, helping lil nas develop as well

[@ryugawagatekiwrokerue8443]

Consistently impressed by these guys. I hope I get the chance to work with them in the future 🙏

[@emmaberry129]

So much talent! Glad you showcased this!

[@jccummins8173]

I love all three of these guys, they seem so humble and real

[@victorortizjr8863]

They should make more of this man🔥🔥

[@billbull4924]

Gotta give it to Genius for highlight used plug-ins in the video!

[@borat1]

Honestly when you break it apart like this you can hear every single detail. Love it.

[@slurpii4142]

Mad respect to these guys, the melody was stuck in my head per weeks

[@Scarface_iii]

I just opened fl And slapped gross beat on it Lol

[@jakari_reese7894]

Scarface_ iii we lit on fruity loops 😂

[@Scarface_iii]

Jakari_ Reese I’m talking shit I just made 5 beats like that 😂 I ain’t mad just stating the facts

[@vincentvalentine8276]

gotta do what we gotta do man. hahahh

[@blackoutsolidguy6219]

Fl studii for lyf 🙌🏾

[@SSKMusicBeats]

Usual Deconstructed iterviews be like lol

[@fizmh922]

You guys have to make “Lil Boat by 88glam” produce by them too!

[@callofalexis_pr5427]

FIZ MH kitchen witch too🔥

[@user-yh1sw8dm7z]

faaax

[@lvme888]

Woah 🔥🔥🔥

[@GoodxJ]

These producers are dope. Respect. Keep creating creatives! peace + blessings

[@sparco956]

You guys took forever to put out this 'Deconstructed' lol. I love it though! Take a Daytrip are among my top Active Producers! so heavy yet still so up and coming.

[@_opoku_]

Ugh I seriously look up to these guys

[@aldeneagle6068]

hey panini don’t u be a meanie

[@gone835]

Alden Eagle thought u wanted me to go up why u tryna keep me tinie ahhhh

[@xhdndncnxj]

Alden Eagle now the need me #1 on streaming no

[@gospursgo4551]

@@gone835 it's a dreamie, wished it on a genie

[@rxdeos468]

I got fans finally, ain't you wanting them to see me, I

[@danielperez.4858]

Nxon I thought u want this for my life

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

Love this episode. This is what genius is about. The work and the mind set behind the scenes. Love it.

[@Antonio-xn6do]

I am glad they have this series bc then i Can get inspiration and it helps me to do remakes

[@zeckomusic]

I’ve been making my own beats and vocals for a couple of years now, and these guys are a such a huge inspiration

[@Jussie999]

Thought this was an instructional video on how to make a actual panini sandwich... Never felt this clickbaited.

[@TheSecondC2]

Lol fatboi

[@Jussie999]

@@TheSecondC2 u funny fr

[@Monarch-hs9yg]

A digital panini.

[@miketemper7599]

I like how they showed a bit of the vocals and how they were put together. That should be a regular thing in these episodes

[@noahhhhh2705]

You guys are awesome for taking your time to explain thank you guys :)

[@styl1ssttt]

The song fire, finally we have daytrip on genius for the 3rd time 🔥🔥🙏

[@tommyali1787]

i like how they showed footage of him recording 💯

[@jmobile354]

one of the best vids tbh

[@LizzyKoala88]

I love these guys! Can’t wait to see what they do next.

[@brokeboysteven5076]

Can we please get a deconstructed video for Rodeo next😭🔥

[@Vhifzvjif]

Remember Ceeday? this is him now. feel old yet?

[@danielceron2783]

Willy GX LMAO YOO

[@kagekiller0491]

*inhale* OOF

[@ohletsgooo]

Wym

[@ohletsgooo]

@willyGX wym

[@Vhifzvjif]

KillaXxHunt3r if you get it you get it

[@yunghysterik]

Day trip is super sick I love watching them work and how they break everything down. This video and the video for Legends is dope af

[@getmoneycashhh]

That whistle is everything in the beginning🔥🔥🔥

[@musicprojectsbysebastianco7992]

How many layers do u want? Take A Daytrip: YES

[@TheGreatCarlosBudeeny]

Lil Nas X is my new favorite

[@Alvaro-em1dj]

Betea Alex shut up

[@beteaalex9676]

@@Alvaro-em1dj :(

[@xayotb]

@@beteaalex9676 bitch

[@YamfyerGames]

Betea Alex how dat make him a clown

[@courtney8464]

same

[@j6360]

The whistle makes the beat so 🔥

[@ohwichy77777]

Love how Genius shows love to producers♥️

[@Krish-vu7um]

Dude didn't know Mbappé can produce music too

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

Naw he look like Messi 🤔😳

[@BlancoBeatsOfficial]

@@xoxo-pp7ru 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

@@BlancoBeatsOfficial it's true tho 🤦🤦

[@BlancoBeatsOfficial]

@@xoxo-pp7ru hell nawww

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

@@BlancoBeatsOfficial bruh ur blind asf 💀

[@Dants9]

Day day daytrip took it to 10🔥

[@jamaricleveland9546]

Dantebattista_ HEY!!

[@DrakainaZero]

*HEY!*

[@MCSquidward]

beautiful work

[@allenrobin2700]

Watching these videos gets you really motivated

[@publichousing6180]

FINALLY, HIP HOP PRODUCERS WHO USE LOGIC PRO X

[@jaycee598]

There’s tons of hip hop producers that use logic where you been

[@sneazon5938]

These guys are on fire 🔥.. still waiting for the next drop

[@ImShadowWRLD]

Been waiting for this! Panini thooms bro bout time they made this, liiit. This beat is a master peice

[@earlnyk]

Whoever edited this video and its audio deserves an award. or at least a credit to know who this legend truly is

[@reagangovender4217]

Chowder is one of my favorite cartoons, I wish CN at least aired reruns but nah, they fell off cause they play TTGO the WHOLE DAY

[@shotty1721]

Nobody : Not a single soul : Daytrip : ThIs Is ReAlLy SiMiLaR tO mO bAmBa

[@tontobuzz]

They just stated that they ve used the same bass preset as in MoBamba. So there isnt a joje at all, honestly.

[@thatfactguy4042]

Shut the fuck up

[@T0bh]

Love that they use actual analog synths and a real bass. Really talented guys

[@jefferywilliams6984]

Yo this song and the process it took to create it is 🔥🔥🔥