The Science Behind Mobb Deep's Dangerous Beats

[@mikoshbeats]

The shook ones is one of the hardest beats to ever exist

[@ericbertilsson6794]

For sure, the Havoc throwaway😂

[@plantbased530]

Congrats on stating the most obvious opinion ever. Groundbreaking stuff. Definitely wasn't posted asap for likes. 👍This if you a npc.

[@aparrotdies]

And it's the best rap ever. never heard some flow like this

[@mikoshbeats]

@@plantbased530 Sorry that my comment hurt your feelings. How about you stop complaining about little things in life and take the energy to focus on yourself 🤷🏻‍♂

[@Made_In_Heaven88]

​@@plantbased530It's not an opinion it's an actual fact this beat made hip hop history

[@desiredrapfilms]

The whole album is so creative I swear beats these days just don’t hit the same

[@orphanoforbit7588]

Ahh.....you`re one of those "these days" people. Don`t you get bored?

[@desiredrapfilms]

@@orphanoforbit7588 nope I listen to more music from today than ever! Mainly Australian hip hop

[@BiSAPLUG]

Might check out.. Bi$A

[@ILikeJuicyMelons]

@@orphanoforbit7588 Bro you cant even call modern rap rap they just mumble shit

[@LDimno]

@@ILikeJuicyMelons lol just wrong

[@keejay12]

Love this video. Infamous is a classic album. Q Tip being the mastermind behind this album is amazing. Imagine an artist/producer known for alternative hip hop and his jazzy sound being the executive producer behind a groundbreaking landmark boom bap album that had a dark sound. You can't underestimate someone's creative mind

[@darkskinwhite]

well that's because he really just out tweaks & finishing touches on it, the essence of it was already there. Qtip is a genius though, guys like that can do it all.

[@forcedtohaveahandle]

He also did 2 of the beats, so more than just a “executive” producer

[@Mochic45]

He actually did more than people think. He re-did the drums for Survival of the Fittest. Produced and mixed 3 songs. And he mixed Trife Life and Up North Trip. Google Complex Magazine The Making of the Infamous. It tells a lot....

[@zeninvites3209]

the snares hit ridiculously hard on the infamous. It was the first thing I wanted to learn when I was going in the Havoc / Mobb Deep type beat lane

[@jjbing3]

This video was great. This album is a classic and you broke down a lot of the techniques. I never knew he used a keyboard sampler. It explains a lot. It said in a lot of interviews that he used a MpC 3000. Maybe that came later.

[@chosenonebeats]

One of THE most influential albums in all of Hip-Hop

[@hassansamaden9890]

In a real way

[@abdullahkhuraibet]

This is so amazing, I never knew hiphop/rap can be this complicated to make. It is the same level as making orchestral music

[@idesel]

Awesome! Was patiently waiting for you to decode Havoc's production.

[@KH1DRO]

Nobody talks about how greatly havoc sampled the beat of what's ya poison 🔥

[@jonrobbin170]

How you want it bent skied or straight blunted

[@KH1DRO]

@@jonrobbin170 many are rare rore havoc has just overdone it

[@djsunnysideup23]

i just referred someone to your beat making course. he asked me if I had a course, i said, "no, but i have someone i know." haha. i love what you do for the community and want to refer everyone that comes to my lives to your course. you are so dope and I learn so much from these types of videos! keep loving yourself. peace from Japan. p.s. I always felt like the background sound of "shook ones" sounded like a vacuum cleaner.

[@FalloutskyyBeats]

The Infamous is a real classic. Give up the goods is one of my fav beats of all time! Great video as well!

[@g4lb-graveforalonelybass379]

One of my favourites producers with RZA, EL-P and... Navie D of course :) Thx for the video

[@ShawnDee]

Navie, I got to this video by mistake but I'm glad i did, the way you breakdown the science behind the instrumental is seriously on point! Thank you brother!

[@n-spired]

The asr10 is one of my favorite sampler. The pitches sounds still musically if you pitch more than one octave.

[@kazonikz]

Damn that New York Comp. technique u explained was also heavily used by Pete Rock on Return Of The Mecca album, now I see

[@theramenspotjukebox]

You are exactly right. The Infamous is unique among hiphop, and music as a whole. It was completely unique, and there will never be anything like it. Another great video 💪

[@basically_link]

6:04 Maximus is a plugin that comes with FL Studio, and it has a built in NY Compression setting that is incredible for drums. I believe it uses the same technique, but simplified for the user.

[@davud29]

Thank you Navie, you are the best. Can we get Enter The Wutang (36 Chambers)??

[@xMaSSxHyST3RiA]

I could never unsubscribe to this channel in a 10000000000000000 years!!! Dopest content on the interwebs in my book! 💪👏

[@xMaSSxHyST3RiA]

@@artisans8521 Just because the world ends doesn't mean I have to unsubscribe 🙃

[@rylansparkyschneider]

My first hip hop album I bought, and still my favorite. So many great sounds on this, as well as the lyricism and feel to it. Masterpiece

[@scaleshenry]

Great break down I actually forgot about the Eps16 keyboard sampler. When I tired remaking those Havoc beats I noticed he pitched them ALL THE WAY DOWN. Also, that explains why those beats did not have a ringing sound that the SP1200 gives to samples. Dope vid

[@imusic1006]

Hi navie, love the videos, would be good if you could break down Aquemini or ATLiens. Thanks.😅

[@EternalX]

yess outkast

[@wuezo4000]

I have the drum kit samples from the drum machine used on ATLiens. I'd be willing to share

[@EternalX]

@@wuezo4000 yo sharesee

[@HeavenRecordz]

Temperature rising is my fav track on this album! 🔥🔥🔥🅿️

[@HeavenRecordz]

I like to hold out on it til the summer time! Hits harder!

[@yeshua3374]

Fire! Mine is Q.U hectic cuz I'm from Queens lol

[@rylansparkyschneider]

Best storytelling on an album with great lyrics

[@CentaurusRelax314]

You’re fantastic. I don’t even listen to this genre of music but you not only make the production breakdowns fascinating, you inspire me to want to delve into this style.

[@donpaci5289]

Do you mean Hip Hop or Boom bap specifically?

[@CentaurusRelax314]

@@donpaci5289 Both, i guess. Well, i dunno.... I remember specifically when the first rap record came out-exactly where i was when i heard it. And then i was a 'fan'-hunting for rap records, back when it was brand new, and record stores didn't even know what to do with them or where to put them. There would be one separate section, with like five different 12" and that was it. I tried making my own rap recordings as a junior high kid, in my bathroom (for the acoustics!) with two Radio Shack tape recorders. So, i liked hiphop. In high school, i got more into new wave and was previously into Van Halen and Hendrix and 80s metal, and then House came along, and hiphop took a back seat. I liked rap into college, with Public Enemy, Third Bass, EPMD, etc. But, that's about when it ended. It got too gangster, too vulgar, too misogynistic. It used to be fun and creative, but then it just got ugly and as it grew in popularity, the effects on black culture were made more destructive and permanent. So, that's my sermon on that. So, if one asks if i like hiphop, the answer is No, with some exceptions-i tended to like Neptunes productions/collaborations. But, re: boombap specifically, i can't say that i'm a 'fan,' as i don't really own any of those records (save a few MP3s), but i do love how they take me back to a time and place. Early 90s is when i moved to NYC and boombap is kinda that sound. I like the percussion especially, and it's that aspect that i sorta want to incorporate into music i intend to write. But, it won't be hiphop. It may have some hiphop characteristics, much like triphop did.... If that makes any sense.

[@donpaci5289]

@@CentaurusRelax314 Yeah I get what you mean I respect that. The thing with hiphop is that it has changed so many times and keeps changing in sound. I think you probably also would've liked Eric B & Rakim, Run-DMC by the artists you mentioned. I am a very big fan of hiphop. But the sounds have changed so many times that to be honest at this point I don't even like what is considered commercial rap and over the last 2 decades. It's a whole different genre. I see where you coming from as far as Gangsta rap even though for me I see it more as art or like a movie. Especially with rappers like Nas, Immortal Technique etc great storytellers. It's just sad to hear how people's view changed about hiphop (not critizing you)/ That's why i'd rather HipHop to be less commercial so that we can get the authenticity back and rappers not feeling the need to be controversial in order to sell. But I am curious, you make music right? Do you have a page?

[@dominiquejones3805]

I really love Hav sound on Hell On Earth. Its like a NY winter album & The Infamous has a summer sound

[@YTOW85]

That's dope you noticed that 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@alexunder_ground]

solid beat example at the end, man

[@Hi1aite]

Your beat at the end is exactly The Infamous style... I can imagine it on their first two albums..🔥🔥

[@burnttamale]

the drums of this album have definitely influenced how i make my drums

[@dozhadeville444]

Every time I hear about these producer secrets it feels like learning ancient wisdom. We should have protected Hip-Hop more

[@Th3Thr333]

i had to take the time out to tell this man i genuinely enjoy your thorough ass concise ass videos bro

[@rogga3336]

YOURE THE GOAT NAVIE

[@JasonToll-il5ln]

Mobb deep used the ensoniq eps keyboard sampler. 13 bit with variable sample rates. The way it transposes and the clipping of the converters in it is what gave that album its rawness! I use mine every day. Akai s950 is similar but can’t get a dirty. Great video

[@laksirigunasekera6878]

For you to even talk about this kind of stuff.. YOu are a LEGEND. Thanks you for showing appreciating for good music for sure ..

[@nicholaswalker9942]

Awesome stuff as always Navie! I’d love to see a breakdown of Statik Selektah’s form of boom bap, tracks like Not Enough Words, Cocoa Butter or Birds Eye View 🔥

[@brooklyn7392]

One of my favorite dr. Hav and 😊dill

[@brokebrainstudios]

Yo thanks for this bro. My favorite hip-hop production style without a doubt

[@TL-fc8zw]

Great video and tips! Havoc is one of the best!!

[@jaywyatt111]

This channel so fire. Not even gonna front

[@DXTCHBEATS]

Shook ones beat is really a timeless gem, top 10 beats of all time easily! 🔥💯💎

[@exelbeats]

Also my favorite album of all time. That sound made me want to become a producer back then. Hell On Earth was also fire and Murda Muzik was dope to me too.

[@tedbeats8895]

thank sfor this amazing content!! mobb deep is one of my favorite rap groups

[@brookselford1189]

No matter what anyone says... The Infamous is one of the hardest albums of all-time.

[@sunsland1885]

That New York compression is dope

[@jalocin]

You nailed the sound!

[@sovereigncosmicwildman]

Sometimes doubling up the drums for me doesn't work, the kick might get too distorted, but doubling the snare keeping the original as is and with the duplicate adding reverb or whatever for the desired effect

[@tbj4855]

This is fire navie is the Goat

[@jenniferhardesty9298]

I have the infamous on vinyl and I listen to it every month its amazing

[@DizzyWho]

Fiiiiiiiiiiire, so simple yet soooo fire 🔥.

[@mrbabysarm28]

Good shit chief.

[@mahoganymeka]

Great beat, wonderful explanation 💪🏻 Big up to Navie D and Mobb deep

[@HeavenRecordz]

This reminds me of how my fav artist of all time 50 cent got help from DJ Quik for in da club. He added on the iconic drums on that track!

[@WestcoastKings]

Peace - NYC compression is super dope.

[@marcusrashford568]

It’s the art of the ear havoc was gifted with. How he sampled and heard the best hip hop element of a classical piano piece. He’s a master sampler combined with a deadly instinct with drum patterns

[@LEE-uz9xv]

Mt. Rushmore of Hip-Hop beats to me is, in no particular order, Shook Ones Pt II , 93' till Infinity, T.R.O.Y and taking suggestions for the last spot

[@LEE-uz9xv]

G.O.D , Pt III is crazy too.

[@quietfmusic]

Will definitely use the drum technique. Thanks for the content

[@bmbpets4861]

Love these breakdown videos Navie!

[@Chserg322]

pls RZA next

[@Nelson_QN]

Lov this videos u make bruh keep that hard work, gracias. 💪🏽

[@Advise4Life]

THANK U VERY MUCH U EXPLAIN THE METERIAL SO WELL

[@JuicyJoel]

Navie you've got to be one of the best producer-tubers I've stumbled upon. How do you get the decibels to show on the sliders in the mixer?

[@djayall]

Thanks for the review.

[@lith1156]

Not everyone has this gift and ear. Both Prodigy and Hav's grandfathers were pioneering Jazz musicians. These guys were not ordinary dudes, it was in the blood.

[@lordownanglo]

Sick technique, thanks for sharing man.

[@GeronJenkins-sb9ym]

One of my favorite albums of all time.

[@ottodora9515]

Yo Navie great content. Would be interested in a same type of video regarding the most underrated producer Mannie Fresh. His snare rolls were crazy defining the southern hip hop and he never gets the credit due.

[@ibleedblue56]

Ik im late. But i always loved the stove burner in the beginning.

[@jasonmays1844]

Havoc is a music genius. This fact NOT up for debate.

[@prod.marciano]

yay, the video i was waiting for! you are the best. Thank you for so much, sorry for so little 🤣🤣✊✊

[@dominiquejones3805]

Hav is 1 of the most underrated producers

[@soydave1988]

For drum loop 1 and drum loop 2 at 6:24 on your channel rack and mixer, how'd you get all the drum sounds into 1 piano roll like that, did I miss something? Would it have to be done using FPC or is there another method you used? Would help me out tremendously if I knew how you did that. Great video!

[@redastro334]

Its probably a vst/plugin that has a different drum sound on each key Ive seen those before

[@artyomv.5996]

Fruity Slicer

[@KH1DRO]

Navie The GOAT🔥

[@fildusak759]

great video

[@jrobbin24]

Navie, I’ve heard you say, the infamous is your favorite album multiple times on here and it’s definitely one of mine. My question to you is where can I find beats that you’ve made that would sound like they came from this album?

[@finkployd6110]

Could you make a video breaking down DJ Shadow's techniques?

[@tracksphantom540]

I liked and subscribed and can't wait to see more videos like this Can you please talk about Big Puns Capital Punishment Album the production behind that Album was incredible .

[@ROYAL-ob6kf]

Hey Navie, love your videos it would be really cool if you did a tutorial on how to make chopped and screwed music in FL

[@starkid9736]

this and temples of boom by CH unique sound i liked a lot

[@NoEntry_Prod]

Took me ages to figure out how to map the sample onto the key board, if you don’t know just use direct wave or granular and it’ll do it for you

[@marcusrashford568]

A mix of creativity hardcore boom bap grittiness

[@ketarii]

Sir Does the Reverb trick before Compression work on vocals too, I subbed thanks so much for your in-depth Content 🙏🏽

[@cullen.921]

Can you please do a video on beat transitions?? You've shown it in a few of your videos but a deep dive would be super helpful!

[@MendingSilence]

How you get your sample to where you can play it on the piano roll? The only way I’ve seen that is by putting it in fruity slicer and how come you did it that way, and not chop it up in fruity slicer?

[@toma8283]

Would love to see a breakdown of Los Angeles by flying lotus especially sleepy dinosaur that song always amazes me

[@bsang_beats]

Thanks!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Raytheghost94]

Hell On Earth Is Another One Many People Don't Mention About 🔥🔥🔥

[@jrobbin24]

The trilogy of albums, starting with infamous, ending with murda muzik are absolute masterpieces untouched by anybody before or after

[@zachw.m]

i love you Navie

[@cypress22369]

as much as i like shook ones, i prefer survival of the fittest more 🌚 btw never knew about drums trick with reverb

[@ayzaondariddim7785]

cold

[@merkretro629]

7:54 more videos like this. Hip hop history

[@verbone]

I've used NY compression for literally decades. I even use it on my lo-fi drums.

[@verbone]

@@chiefblanko It's the same thing, but it came to be called NY compression in hip hop because so many NY producers and engineers were doing it to get the drums to hit hard. I've also done it using an FX bus rather than a duplicate of the sample, but the traditional way is how Navie described.

[@Anton_Over_All]

Gold!

[@tukoijarrett9155]

so this "New York compression" thing 7:18 is there anything that makes this different than regular parallel compression?

[@Infamous032]

I think it's the same

[@giovanniwalters1034]

Dude I love you for this break down and the person u are bro keep going fam.

[@danielcontee7851]

preferably on 12" kickers in an '87 nissan. i agree, best album ever, above beatles and zepplin

[@ninjachannel007]

They really did change the entire face of East Coast hip hop, immediately with Survival of the Fittest and Shook Ones. The vibe of Tribe Called Quest died down and made people accept the East Coast gangster image that Biggie would embody and Jay would borrow when he needed to remind people he's from down the street. Even rappers that already had their own soulful vibes switched their styles up like they always wanted to go hard but Will Smith's 'Summertime' was getting played at the cookouts. It actually changed the culture of cookouts, too. If you've ever been at a so-called hood cookout when Shook Ones came on, you know exactly what I mean. Every real street dude there would actually join in a moment of reverence. Lol, real shit.

[@HeavenRecordz]

I’ve been saying this for years. And I’m sure all of us had. Mobb Deep & co are the authors of dark aura beats & rap. I can add on that, 3 6 Mafia walked with it. Current rappers along with those from early 2000’s ran/running with it!

[@Efeamuge]

Is your beat making course still on?

[@santen_beats]

💯💯

[@Shifftee]

Can you please upload the beat you made?

[@rdavis1656]

Nav, did you do an ATCQ tutorial?