The Making Of Post Malone’s “Stay” With WATT | Deconstructed

Post Malone’s “Stay” is just one of many hits from his No. 1 sophomore album ‘beerbongs & bentleys.’ It peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May, and has racked up 105 million Spotify streams to date. The song features co-production from ​WATT, who previously collaborated with Post on his 2016 song “Feeling Whitney.”
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Executive Producer: Felicia Kelley
Creative Director: Andrew Oppeneer
Producer: Ndeye Thioubou
Director: Justin Hogan
Shooter: Luis Ferra
Editor: Sam Balaban
Production Assistant: Dave Bohack
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[@TalkInkKid]

Producers are super underrated today and this series is exactly what producers need right now! Thank you Genius!

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Talk-Ink Kid kid producers ate getting more recognition than they have ever been

[@TalkInkKid]

They are thanks to things like this. And it is still not nearly enough! Just because something is better it doesn't mean it's good

[@ChanceJessup]

Talk-Ink Kid to me they are 50% of what makes songs good

[@sheeds8340]

lol exactly

[@prodbyghost164]

so true

[@StimmyTurner]

This guy needs to produce for post more often

[@ljummingen]

Take what you want ;)

[@baconnathan1]

Agreed

[@heatherkoolaid]

Yeah. Where is he? He's not working with him anymore?! First 2 cds of Post were The Best , imo. Raw, heart felt, the rhythms, Lil shit in background. Just fucking amazing. Like Watt said, SO BEAUTIFUL 💚💜🔥

[@keelanmurphy1441]

@@heatherkoolaid He was involved in Feeling Whitney and No Option on Stoney, Stay and Over Now on Beerbongs & Bentleys, Die for Me and Take What You Want on Hollywood's Bleeding and finally he did a single with Post called Burning Man.

[@keelanmurphy1441]

@@heatherkoolaid He also got Coronavirus so he's been recovering.

[@anabelleupton8636]

did anyone else get chills when they played post’s voice by its self? wow they’re both amazing

[@maxkirkland3413]

Anabelle Upton same

[@thetxberserker9376]

Yes! I had to replay it over and over. Such a beautiful and strong voice

[@tylerheath7417]

Si su

[@ricchburglar]

Yes

[@landonkirksey5725]

yes i almost wish it was acapella

[@MathiasJohannesen]

this is like russ' cool cousin that doesnt want anything to do with him

[@FullTimeEuphoria]

Mathias Johannesen lmao legend

[@ianwilliams4516]

W

[@jaredcoleman1788]

Russ is a good ass producer I’m not even gonna front on him like that

[@notgivingmyrealname1013]

Russ's cousin whose actually talented

[@maravillas]

Jared Coleman LMAOOO GOOD ONE

[@HotSauceBeats]

Beautiful song, one of my favorite on the album. This is probably my favorite thing to watch on KZbin, great to see music being broken down from the producers point of view

[@khalil7149]

Especially since it's from a great producer, this is way better than those dumb 5-track trap beats

[@barryconnole8382]

D̶U̶S̶K̶ FACTS

[@drewkellymusic5486]

Bro I was your 1000 like

[@72bpm]

FOR SURE!! Anyone mind checking out my music? One minute would mean the world to me :) I make and do everything EVERYTHING completely by myself. I’m ONLY 15 year old, and all the music is created originally by me from scratch. You will be very surprised. It takes so much hard work and it’s hard to get noticed even if it’s good quality. You won’t regret it. I do not have a ton of money, and this is all I can do to show my hard work.

[@sunjambeats7474]

This guy is talented

[@stanners1714]

Sunjam Beats have you heard the song he did with post ‘burning man’? It’s amazing

[@erdelyibalazs03]

and he's a really chill person aswell

[@vestaxx_pitseleh2690]

nah

[@harryheist]

heroinhero69 👎🏼

[@Murkax]

@heroinhero69 looks like a tool but seems pretty chool

[@numunukiid138]

The slide guitar is the best part of the song in my opinion

[@khybil276]

Ikr

[@heatherkoolaid]

Besides Austin singing, of course 👌

[@Adrian-xz9bn]

That steel guitar was really beautiful

[@bisonawesome4448]

If anyone is wondering about the chords: [Verse 1] Fmaj7 - Cmaj7/G - Am7 - (walk up tab) [Low E 3rd fret, A open, A 1st fret, D open, D 2nd fret, D open, A 3rd fret] - Fmaj 7 - Cmaj7/G - Am7 - (walk up tab) - Fmaj7 - Cmaj7/G - Am7 - (walk up tab) - F major bar chord - F minor bar chord (just lift up middle finger) [Chorus] Cmaj7/G - Am7 - D7 - F major bar chord - F minor bar chord (just lift up middle finger) [Verse 2] Same as verse 1 [Chorus] Same as first [Interlude] Fmaj7 - Cmaj7/G - Am7 - (walk up tab) - F major bar chord - Cmaj7/G - Am7 - (walk up tab) - F major bar chord - Cmaj7/G - Am7 (walk up tab) - F major bar chord - F minor bar chord (just lift up middle finger) [Chorus] Same as all the previous two Hope this helps - look up the chord fingering if needed! EDIT: It's a very easy song, just a lot of repetition, so it shouldn't take long to master.

[@julesrigomont9728]

You are the real MVP

[@MilesOkeefe]

Not all heroes wear capos. Thanks for this!

[@hyveegasgatoraid8516]

Thanks

[@sadiqhussain9202]

thnx man

[@3statgass3d]

And the strumming pattern most the time is: DDUDUDD

[@DatDaDatty]

6:22 that was unexpected lol

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Dat why u everywhere

[@GreatBomb126]

dat*

[@rendellgines4718]

I literally see you in every single comment section

[@trvpshinxbi9912]

bruh you everywhere

[@randomguy263]

Dat yea, kinda

[@chadhundley5502]

Getting to hear Austin’s raw vocals without any sound surrounding it is INCREDIBLE

[@connorstones4181]

And i wonder who that is..

[@edgarr5439]

corny

[@zenith_journey]

best deconstructed yet. such a nice vibe to this video

[@EARphoneish]

passionfruit is still the best

[@MyRania]

This guy got so much soul. The enthusiasm in which he talks about the whole process, and describes each part is just proof of how invested he is. He’s not just a “let’s slap another sample” kinda producer.

[@LegitMusic]

Finally a legit music breakdown

[@Liam-fs5fe]

If you mean ”legit” by acoustic and real instruments, then you should watch Redbone breakdown

[@SilverrulezGaming]

go watch rockstar breakdown. its amazing

[@MisterBurger2]

SilverrulezGaming dude rockstar beat sucks

[@SilverrulezGaming]

MisterBurger2 you must seriously have a shitty headset then. Thee beat always bumps in mine. The bass is unreal.

[@zachdavis620]

I think you’re forgetting Ludwig’s breakdown of Redbone ...

[@DragokillaHD]

Great to see a Deconstructed where the producer focuses more on vocals and real instruments rather than going step by step on their 808, hi-hat, etc. patterns and all that

[@yudelkymorajimenez7570]

4:40. DAMN. THE HEAVEN!

[@jdaniel9583]

We vibin

[@TehXiiMJr]

Such a satisfying noise

[@producedbytorin3655]

He couldn't be more right about people wanting live instruments again

[@Brentan2011]

Producers using raw instruments are so underrated!

[@LyricalGenes]

*One of my favorite tracks!* ✌

[@CuriouslyC]

Its my favorite track, and I went in expecting it not to be

[@bennoplatteau8614]

Proly the first breakdown where Gross Beat isn’t used 😂

[@phillipisayev1273]

Benno Platteau or Omnisphere lmao

[@JanoyCresva]

If he's not using Nexus repetitive hi hats, or 808s then its not a real song.

[@ps1hagrid689]

Benno Platteau check out the vid for redbone

[@maxmikkelsen166]

Benno Platteau or fruity loops

[@Deanttherapper]

Benno Platteau 😂😂😂

[@MartyRayProject]

I want that studio ball pit. Haha!

[@TheShaq9001]

The most beautiful song on BB&B

[@randomguy263]

R.S b&B*

[@yungwalnut1096]

Lil Thug man it’s the exact same thing

[@jonathanmenjivar8486]

b&B*

[@SaggyJ]

Yes I want a damn video ... but then again I don’t want the video to taint the image I have in my head for this song

[@BiziBoy91Officiel]

Hi Genius. Thanks for the video. Peace

[@Randuski]

this guys love of music is so damn clear. So rad

[@heatherkoolaid]

Yeah I'm a new fan! This guy gets it, like Posty. I hope they're still working together.... I gotta go check all the credits now on Post's cds Watt, PLEASE continue to work with Austin, you guys together, just 💯🔥🙏

[@sebastian-ez1dj]

Feeling Whitney breakdown better be coming soon

[@rainofrest7778]

:(

[@tinygarden1736]

Now it makes sense why when I first heard "stay" it immediately became my favorite song on the album it just sounds so emotionally raw and straight from the heart. It would be interesting to see this guy work with other rappers like asap rocky sway Lee, juice wrld, or even LIL Yachty.

[@hadjiktoris]

You predicted the future

[@carterloveland]

cuzzo predicted a diamond hit

[@itzETERNITI]

You can tell he LOVES music with s passion and it carried over with production. He even knew the genres and the instruments down to the very last detail. Such a good watch.

[@10girlfriends]

bro keep smashin thee space bar

[@navazmerchant3241]

Was wondering that, I was watching this half sleepy and woke up cuz of the hulk smash on the keyboard🤣

[@evanloken19]

Can we just talk about how calm/soothing the producer’s voice is?

[@akwizard1598]

We need more deconstructed videos like that, there's too much rap/trap ones but nearly not enough ones like this

[@BurritoTFB]

I knew "Feeling Whitney" had to be connected to "Stay" in some way, both great songs and two of my absolute favorites.

[@cursedwaffle]

whenever I'm feeling extra sad, I'd come here, watch and listen to this explanation and how raw everything is. not sure why, but it gives me a little comfort.

[@bryanstasko]

This guy really reminds me of the guy who randomly tries to convince people to do Yoga.

[@FaithMonaco]

*Raw*

[@Skyluke5656]

dawg

[@uzidrums697]

Fawg

[@DarkDavid005]

*Gordon Ramsay has left the chat*

[@juandiegorios5696]

This guy and post should realize an album together.

[@heatherkoolaid]

💯👆

[@SpillerenFraNord]

They have made multiple tracks together

[@andrewwest4400]

Andrew watt is one of the finest. A real artist and producer.

[@endofsummer9744]

He looks like he’s in love with the song. It’s beautiful 😍

[@sergescardigno]

4:53 I finally know the official name for the Spongebob guitar now, thanks Genius :)

[@sergescardigno]

Wow I can't believe that joke launched over your head

[@calvinkron7445]

@bob joe yeah you're kinda being an ass

[@danielhernandez8228]

bob joe how are you mad over a spongebob joke ?

[@mrpoptart727]

@bob joe are you okay everything going alright at home

[@ashishs4247]

I watch every single deconstructed video. Keep it up, Genius. I would recommend foraying into deconstructing other genres and not just pop and hip hop.

[@nathanmcphee6236]

Agreed

[@cocucii]

This was really one of the greatest Deconstructed episodes ever. I knew Watt as a singer, didn't know he produced this. WOW. This video had a different vibe from the regular hiphop/trap deconstructed beats. Very inspiring and well spent 7 minutes. Thank you.

[@misterangeley]

The editing in this video is sublime!

[@BoxoutMusic]

As a producer these videos are so informative and helpful, thanks for doing what no other channel on KZbin is willing to do.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

*Post malone* the only one Guy who enlightens while burning shit down .it's crazy how that album beerbongs & Bentleys just gets better after every listen🔥🔥🔥 .

[@gustaflembre4191]

YES THANK YOU! This song is so well produced; the clarity of every strum and the beautiful reverb makes it really stick out

[@EdTalenti]

These videos are so good. I wish there was a "Deconstructed" for every song ever.

[@Sasquatshua]

This song holds a special place in my heart…. It’s the song my girlfriend and I had our first kiss to! We’ve now been together for 4 years now, we went and saw him live for the first time last week and when he played this song we were sobbing the whole time. Such a beautiful moment I’ll never forget. I love you Kylie… forever

[@basavarajmuttagi6763]

Andrew watt is a lucky charm , because whoever he joins ,he makes them famous

[@linkcsgochannel9473]

This is amazing - definitely my favourite Post song and I'm very glad this video dropped.

[@yko137]

2years later but this part will always hits hard on me 5:56 - 6:25

[@danielstehr7451]

Post is actually an excellent vocalist, and with the chords really an amazing song​.

[@jojothee]

What a cool view into the minds and makings of today’s music. I’m definitely adding STAY to my playlist after watching this.

[@OscarSilvaMMA]

One of my favorite songs ever and this has given me a sense of completion of analyzation. Thank you, Andrew Watt & Genius.

[@TheRealSandman]

Learning this song to do a vocal and guitar cover it's so beautiful! Awesome video to see the behind the scenes

[@KEEGAN410]

We need the making of witchblades by the legend.

[@KoryGraphic]

Yes please!

[@Samizsm23]

Yea fr get big head on here

[@DiffensiveE]

These producers didn’t even need a software they too good lmao

[@camponyoftoo2463]

I mean, they were using chords I believe, and they had to use the ​software. That's how they recorded.

[@datingsim]

what? lol

[@clifftonl-vuitton2770]

You mean software instruments? Yeah that’s pretty cool but a lot of people record using real instruments still it’s not that rare

[@acdrums464]

Diffensive e This is what music has come to? It’s an accomplishment just to play a real instrument?

[@user-ej7ss8ei2g]

Dude what are you talking about

[@SirGeorgioRichy]

So raw. I watched this video twice now. It's amazing what these two have created. One, if not the best song on this album. Wow.

[@taylormulholland435]

im obsessed with this! the slide guitar is such an important piece

[@marcuxz]

I like the producer's voice dont know why its relaxing

[@thelengchin]

This was hypnotizing to watch and hear. Loved it!

[@tinyj325]

This vids are so awesome. You really get to appreciate the song even more

[@aniya9476]

there’s something so beautiful and simple yet so complicated about this song that makes me and so many other people love it. so much went into it and there’s so much going on yet it’s so simple sounding.

[@hoodieaa6378]

This song was amazing. Behind every great song and artist there is great production.

[@gabriella8312]

This song is beautiful. Producers and songwriters deserve more credit! Post is so incredibly talented to not only sing this song but also co write and co produce it 👏🏽

[@luisgarita884]

I love the way Andrew plays, feels the music and complements Posty, great team

[@bslade4307]

This has been my number one song for 3 years. Still gives me chills and makes me cry sometimes. I love guitar, (I’m garbage at it) and this was the first song I learned that has chords.

[@ridorock6]

Stay is hands down one of the most beautiful songs Post has ever made. Almost brought a tear to my eye the first time my bro and I listened to it

[@jdhdragon12]

They need to release the sound files for this song, music and vocals are great togeather but I'd love to hear hear them seperate, cause hearing them here like this was a special experience I keep this in my music playlist specifically to hear them separately and the last part is in my important books and speeches playlist

[@rajeev3340]

Thank you genius for going beyond just the usual hip hop production and giving us breakdowns of unique styles like this too

[@tbriecheese]

best deconstructed ever. I like the other trap beats as well, even if they require less time and effort. but there is something so special about a simple beautiful guitar solo song

[@gabrielbedard1222]

Omg I saw this guy in the bud light live where post had sung it for the first time. I didn't know it was him who produced it!

[@heatherkoolaid]

Lucky. Ugh

[@MisaOfficialMusic]

genius makes music look like a beautiful work of art with their deconstructed series

[@ashdukesbear9700]

The best songs are the ones that can either make you cry, or give you chills. Definitely got major chills .... great song.

[@stareintothewoods7030]

Honestly the best episode of them all, great video! 👍🏼

[@AggressiveGold]

It’s interesting that in almost all Desconstructed videos, the producer says it’s very simple, and it really is. The great majority of the best musics are simple in terms of instrumentals, chords and tecniques.

[@falloutskyy]

Deconstructed at its best

[@hiddenoasisprod]

Sooo dope & insightful, really love that they still make these

[@doraramirez5807]

Not only is this one of my many favorite songs from post, but the way this guy explains everything is so cool and how he did this I look up to him. This makes me wanna be more into the music industry.

[@layneinchains3373]

That’s a real talent right there. Wow he’s amazing at what he does.

[@jakedizzle]

Love this passion. He's a genius. Beast producer. They get no credit.

[@sararyan6812]

it’s so beautiful watching what goes into making such a beautiful song. It makes you appreciate every bit of the song

[@matiasmancilla02]

Such cool editing on this video. Great job Genius crew!

[@syukrinasir259]

RIP space bar

[@thxnder9912]

First song I learned on the guitar 😍

[@ybnhstudiosdesign]

Honestly the most interesting production video I've seen on here. KEEP IT UP

[@nathanielwellman297]

This was insanely well edited and also really interesting listening to.

[@louisvprod2662]

Finally! I love this song!

[@ksupreme8102]

Not going to lie this was actually the first musical breakdown y’all ever put out 💀💯

[@genius]

come on kzbin.info/www/bejne/oniunXyAqN9qmK8

[@gereon2736]

K supreme you really need to check this out if you haven‘t yet, Ludwig is a genius

[@Liam-fs5fe]

redbone? Wakanda theme? Ludwig da goat

[@yeezythabest]

they are all musical

[@iEDiTz16]

The drake passionfuit one

[@rbthesunsetloner]

This was really nice. I didn't expect this one but yeah this was great to watch.

[@favourhenshaw197]

I love this song so damn much!! I basically deconstructed it once I heard it! It's just so beautiful 😭❤

[@M4YO101]

this song is so beautiful.

[@ottmarmiller7360]

This and Psycho are my favorite 2 songs of the album no doubt...

[@taken_down_account4977]

I was waiting for this episode!!!!!!

[@brianvetrano6817]

So much talent with tons of vibes in this vid. You can almost feel how it was in the studio when they recorded this. Amazing

[@mangagoi]

George was my favorite song on the album

[@luisjacinto9735]

The Making of "Better Now - Post Malone" please!!

[@nicholasmcneese533]

finally an actual breakdown. You can tell he actually loves what he is making and really cares about it. Amazing episode of an amazing song

[@ParthChadhaMusic]

who else is feeling so emotional and wanna cry a little right now after watching this beautiful interview and all of the work he did to make it so big?

[@alvarotorres5925]

That "Burning Man" track Watt has with Post Malone is also fire.

[@ThisIsTheRemix-ut4ml]

A very refreshing breakdown and break from the loads of 808s, clap and gross beat slices. no disrespect to those producers, I enjoy their breakdowns, but it becomes a bit repetitive at times. lol

[@nickm4974]

ThisIsTheRemix305 305 I start with the drums you gotta have that Bounce

[@cursedwaffle]

that last comment really got me about Post's work. it is really a great song. im in tears.

[@dylanthekoreanteacher]

Still listening to this track...