What EVERY PRODUCER can learn from Kanye West

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[@ARELBEATS]

“Prod. by Karim Benzema”

[@OGPeanutbutter]

The problem with trying to be a producer, and not a beat maker, is trying to find a way to be innovative that will catapult you to stand out from everyone else. It’s incredibly difficult. Kanye is brilliant

[@LunarAnonymous]

Good.

[@Cramz]

As a producer ima tell you it starts in your head then recreate it and replicate it as close as possible to what you hear in your head. No one can teach you feeling and creating music starts in the soul bro

[@OGPeanutbutter]

@@Cramz no cap. I been tryna recreate some joint recently like stro elliot, dilla, kanye and 9th. Some of them i can’t figure out how in the fvck they did it 😂😂

[@jzilla_grudgegang]

Nobody want to hear some recycled bullshit, y’all working ass backwards

[@kamgur4447]

producer is making own sounds from scratch.

[@grxzy7950]

Ye came to me in my dreams once and told me to keep shit more simple and work more on the core and it really helped.

[@eafortson]

Navie D stands apart from other producer KZbinrs because his videos always leave me inspired and empowered to immediately apply an easy to understand fundamental concept. As someone who has been at this as a hobbyist for longer than I’d care to admit 😂 A lot of the topics he covers I might already be aware of but his approach still makes me appreciate how being deliberate can yield a wealth of interesting results. Thank you Navie D for continuing to be a breath of fresh air in this space.

[@MvnStn]

Aye, y'all, listen up. This man speaking facts.

[@NavieD]

Very kind, thank you! I like to break production down at this level instead of the usual 'use this exact sound, make this exact pattern' types of tutorials

[@shayanaslani1938]

@@NavieD Amen

[@uberbeats1727]

fruity loops producers are delusional

[@danielristovdr]

Absolutely! Big up

[@GoodxJ]

Ye' is a top 5 producer of all time. Genius! 🙏🏻🕊👍🏼

[@NavieD]

Whats his fav beat of yours?

[@Mac2Real]

Top 5 1.kanye West 2.Yeezy 3.Ye 4.Dondas Son 5.Yeezus

[@gflame504]

Facts Bro, who you got 1 through 4

[@officialjasonn]

Nah hes top 1 producers of all time

[@RRRLiom]

​@@NavieDBe(Intro) for me

[@christianburwell3382]

Yeah this is probably one of the best music tutorials/lessons I've experienced because it kinda feels like a documentary while you're learning creative heavy stuff that's familiar enough to me to start messing with immediately. It's rare to me when Ifind so much cool information in one spot all in 10 minutes.

[@SHATHECROW]

true fax

[@aimentally]

Kanye proved his ability to influence reality! i love this video keep up the good work

[@NavieD]

Whats your fav Kanye beat?

[@watermellon6125]

@@NavieDslow Jamz gotta be up there

[@jyoon1111]

@@NavieD come to life is just…

[@Theonlyoneto]

@@NavieD never see me again is one of em or not enough time

[@bassmelody2868]

ha-ha-ha of this nigga burns that rockers lived and made more noise than rappers!!!And personally I don't like rock, but I RESPECT rock.and I don't recognize rap at all!!!I'd rather listen to something from ENIGMA-SCORPIONS-SCOOTER-BAD BOYS BLUE-STING-ACE OF BASE-DEPESHE MODE-DARUDE-DJ SASH-ALLIGATOR-QUICKSILVER- AQUAGEN- BROOKLYN BOUNCE!-----new people will watch Minaj shake her bare ass to the beat of three sound tracks.Idiots..........Probably the main thing is to be aware of what kind of music you listen to and you may not be ashamed of your preferences!And probably this is something that fully reflects your personality!But in fact this is exactly what it is!

[@ChuTheCreator]

A ton of dope value and I'm only 2 minutes in!

[@ortolaza91]

Navie D!!! Bro I stumbled across ur channel within the last month and have been soaking up everything you teach! I’ve been producing on and off for 13 years, but started taking it seriously a couple years ago. Just dropped my first beat tape “Divergent” on Spotify, Apple Music etc and I used sooooo many things I've learned from you on the tape. God bless bro 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@NavieD]

Happy to have you join the gang!

[@louwvalue]

Can't wait to start putting these tips to use. Sound selection, distortion in context, and varied sample placement can take your production to a different level.

[@haduj5990]

the alecia keys beat it’s soo good you know westside gunn also rapped over it in 2005 on the sing freestyle

[@AaronZuniga617]

The distortion on the perc tip was pretty 🔥 I’ve been really into textures lately

[@NavieD]

I love using that technique

[@akirahirata6486]

The fact that the same producer can create Numbers on the Boards and the soulful Alicia Keys song is just insane

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

This is awesome, using unconventional sounds w distortion has been one of my main style philosophies for so long. i love when people ask what the heck is that bass? lol

[@DeaupasBeats]

The “hiding the seams” technique will take sampled beats to the next level. You have much more control over the beginning and end of your phrases.. say you have a vocal that plays into the end of your sample loop and you want it to flow seamlessly into the first bar, you can take another short chop from elsewhere in the song and glue it in at the start then drop back into where the loop would have played initially. If that makes any sense

[@stevogamingth]

I just realized I've been doing these things for a while now and it's probably because he's been one of my favorite artists for like 7 years and I've just spent probably thousands upon thousands of hours listening to his songs

[@Spaceymusicusa]

The beat at 9:34 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Can I hear that beat if you have you have it posted anywhere?

[@Prod.SEMAPHORE]

You’re quickly becoming my favourite KZbinr/teacher

[@famousmwofficial8046]

Using fl since 2006 and I just learnt today that wave candy shows a samples notes. Mind blown

[@RRRLiom]

Since I start making beats, I I realized how talented it's Kanye. He is incredible

[@Ai-us5hr]

love the way beat hits at 5:00, great video as always. u got a new subscriber

[@dkproducer]

The best thing about the early Kanye West stuff is that he’d use an amazing soul sample that would stay relatively static while everything around it changed eg instrumentation etc

[@GradyNickel]

I just stumbled upon your channel. You have one new subscriber now! I started out on FL Studio back in 2004 and it's always nice to see someone that knows how to use it well. Keep up the good work!

[@dymonn]

Excelent video Navie D!! And HOLY SHT YHAT LAST BEAT SO HARD! 🔥🔥🔥

[@evgeniygolyaka4554]

All this was produced by Noisia back in 2003! Neurofunk music has always been 10 years ahead of all production, 20 years later it has reached pop. The passage has the same technoid tone from the 2000s!

[@LBtherealest]

This is very interesting 🤔 Nice vid!

[@kartikkunwar20]

Very informative and to the point 😃👌Thank u

[@soundslikenish]

Great content Navie! You're really out here helping the whole community. The non-obvious chop idea 🙏🙏🙏

[@joebidem593]

beats like this will be the next meta

[@youngdior7806]

can you please make a boom bap beat tutorial from beginning to end?! i think it would help a lot of people understand more and if possible using stock plug ins or at least easily available ones. i’d watch it no matter how long it is

[@paavoilves5416]

6:55 To be fair, chopping up a sample is reeaally basic. But good tip nevertheless, great video Navie!

[@Monkeloid]

That final beat you did with the bells was sick

[@daPWNisher123]

I hated that Numbers on the Boards with 808s🤣🤣 did a great job showing how unique the bass sound is in the original beat

[@s-tewe8213]

very inspiring insight👍..and the first beat you made as example sound pretty dope

[@1xSunset]

Very underrated vid. Some of my best beats are when I’m super bored and just throwing random effects on random sounds. You’ll be surprised what you stumble upon

[@azomyte]

Your beat in tip 3 🔥

[@DJohn316]

If you’re familiar with them, a video on Beats By the Pound would be dope.

[@NavieD]

No Limit! I am actually hearing some new music nowasays that sounds like old Beats By The Pound beats

[@DJohn316]

@@NavieD oh wow!! That’s dope🔥🔥

[@D-MiX_Music]

Love the knowledge on not following the crowd with the same type beat progression and changing it up to make it truly original just like Kanye I focus on the same process especially with new beats I’m working on to stand out from the masses. Keep it 💯 and original!

[@thee.jhenry]

That last example chop is so dope.

[@NavieD]

plz kiss the like button, and let me know which producer I should do next!

[@JJ-kc2nx]

would love to see some Flying Lotus beat breakdowns :)

[@Prod.Xerxes]

YES 😂 HE DID IT! somebody i’ve never seen u talk ab is pierre bourne! W VIDEOOOO

[@xsar5440]

6ix

[@Engineinyourear-EnginEAR]

Rza! 👐🏾

[@Prod.Xerxes]

@@Engineinyourear-EnginEAR RZA WOULD BE DOPE

[@plexxarbiitch]

I would really love to see you break down some Tommy wright iii beats like this. He was so ahead of his time

[@FabianMazur]

Amazing video man! Good job.

[@NavieD]

Thank you Fab!

[@4lssis468]

you have become one of my favorites beatmaking youtubers broo keep making content!

[@JayBee6801]

Best music/Fl Studio teacher on youtube.

[@tbj4855]

Navie can you please do Q tip please🙏🏾 and even j fills his swing was next level

[@vintagevibezmusicgroup5466]

Always love your videos..... J.DILLA FOUNDATION (Madukes & Toney) love that poster on the wall LOL.

[@sithanel4557]

Navie you are a legend and thank you for everything youve covered that enabled me to better myself

[@AndreRamoneMusic]

Dope video!

[@Copiio]

Awesome video, I want to see No ID as he is Kanye’s mentor.

[@chasehadley5230]

I apologise if I sound arrogant but nothing you've put forward in this video is enlightening. It'll probably be valuable for those that have no natural talent for music creation.

[@trashboat5566]

bro influences Pierre , and that's my favourite favourite producer of all time

[@NavieD]

Pierre influenced you, and you're my favorite producer. Things have become full circle

[@shalev550prod]

Wholesome comment-reply

[@fynndylann.]

I know these are tutorials but your beats are sounding insane at the minute, reckon you might drop a beat tape? Id run it up

[@NavieD]

Very kind, thank you! For now, these beats will sit on my hard drive

[@fynndylann.]

@@NavieD collecting hard drive classics like Pokemon 🤝

[@redbunny989]

Wow this is by far one of your best video, Navie d. super helpful💯😍

[@NavieD]

Red Bunny! Kudos to you my friend

[@ravindraghodi6323]

Best 🎉 break down

[@NavieD]

Thank you Rav!

[@yoNikma]

very high quality video, thank you so much for this!

[@LJ-Stone08]

Could you do a video on how producers like The Alchemist or Roc Marciano make those drum-less sample looped beats eg. Look at me by Freddie Gibbs ,,,Big Syke or some of the beats from The Elephant Mans Bones.

[@NavieD]

I will add it to the list

[@lavacape]

Dude. You are so good at explaining the techniques used in your videos, can't wait to see the next one!

[@CarloalbertoRigo]

Last beat was fire 🔥

[@keonhercules]

This is Berklee level analysis and curriculum development. Thank you!

[@Jupiter_Madeit]

Blessing to you man. Keep putting out good quality content and ideas for us. ❤💪🏾🙏🏾

[@paulyarwood6608]

Navie D you're the truth and I plan on taking your better beat making course. Thank you for all this great content.

[@TruzzleBruh]

Loved this video! Ye a top 10 or 5 producer. Just love how he’s innovated and pushed new waves

[@imusic1006]

Naive d bro, I ask if you could do one in DJ muggs, I feel he’s underrated and has crazy production style, his work on cypress hill - temples of boom and his collab album with gza are some of the best production I’ve heard

[@MAKERSONBEATS]

4:59 love that beat!

[@KirtanFi]

Fantastic breakdown. Thanks man 🙏🏽

[@MadACeTeeMack]

Kanye does that because those older songs were off grid so to put the same in time you have to chop them up as such. This isn't "Kanye West" exclusive. This technique has been practiced 2 decades before.

[@skylerdarkavelifinesseflow7115]

Navie D, Accurate bets and J cactus are really the only ones I got to look for when I need help making beats

[@808_rafa]

My favourite beat maker

[@1ad7solo]

It’s one thing to analyze, but it’s better to understand.

[@PLAZA_AZUR]

nice tutorial Benzema. Wishing you great luck on the pitch tomorrow!

[@terrymiller111]

Excellent analysis, as usual. Great stuff.

[@ahleempennyfeather18]

The beat you made at the end is though!!

[@condorgoldl]

You are surgical in your breakdowns. Presentation is art work. Your love for music is easily observed and vast. I'm looking forward to checking your class out when I get an opportunity. Thank you for what you're doing, subbed for sure. ❤

[@thewyattact]

that beat with the bells goes hard

[@glyndwr15]

I like that beat with the bells

[@prodbyv0id]

sheesh. first. what a nerd I am. Love your content bro

[@NavieD]

Nerdgang rise up

[@HeatedChaos_YT]

First vid i've seen from you and what a great breakdown with examples. Can't wait to watch more.

[@foodforthegods]

Putting the face of the "Hitler ain't that bad" dude in a thumbnail is 4D chess level clickbait, so well done I guess?!

[@bernenskybeat]

Navie D is the GOAT

[@NavieD]

🐐🐐

[@cichockiproduction2021]

thank you Navie D you always inspire me

[@omaro8240]

Thank you. Great video

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Love your whole vibe! Knowledgeable, supportive and always pushing to make a unique statement.

[@JuicyJoel]

Thanks again Mr.D!

[@kintubeats]

U really did ur home work! great stuff man

[@Benjini0]

You’re so unbelievably cold how you can just cook placement ready beats like that for the sake of a tutorial is incredible to me.

[@WOZARTWEBB]

Very comprehensive Sampling Tips!!

[@chocolatemoose7761]

Thanks, dude! Awesome info. :)

[@ashtonsgotsauce]

im rewatching this, and i wanna point out the sharp cut off technique for percussion is used by DOOM sometimes for his snare fills. prolly a hardware thing, but something that’s pretty distinctly Metal Fingers

[@austinhaywood24]

Thanks a lot man. This is incredibly helpful

[@letlhogonolomasebe5598]

If u hear music in Barline....respect time signature.....music dynamics echo..reverberation....Under LRC filters frequency....Fourier transform on sound...pitch...chopping those barline precisely.....

[@nytboi]

Thank you for the useful video Karim, keep it up!

[@vancenichols9490]

This is SO AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for the rich analysis and the challenge to be different than the norm! 😀

[@AlexMM98]

Love this series. You should a vid on metro boomin.

[@irwinvasquez9858]

Your channel is amazing. Thank you.

[@Xenegin]

one song that exemplifies tip 3 for me is Numb / Encore by Lincoln Park and Jayz. The sampling in is so good

[@VaakyaOfficial]

Motivated again ❤️

[@Spook_1994]

Cool Glasses, Well Spoken, Very Knowledgeable!! Thank you for your insight 🎶🎶😁

[@ZEDKLEINBERG]

Bro you look like Karim benzema very identical 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@taylornihls6353]

that last beat is FIRE my dude

[@mikegraham92]

woah easy there. that was almost antisemetic

[@baL88537]

@@mikegraham92 🤣😐🤣😐

[@drteneff]

interesting things to learn, keep up the good content Navie 💪