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[NavieD]

If you enjoyed this, hit like and let me know what producer I should do next!

[digispeak]

This is lowkey one of your best videos, it really addressed issues a lot of us producers have, particularly going into autopilot and getting stuck in a habit. Those things are really the antithesis of what being creative is all about.

[D-One]

Small tip... Alch samples often with the turntable pitch at -8 or +8, not sure what exact tuning effect it has on the samples but the outcome is most likely out of tune which combined with anything played over it like a bass line (actually tuned correctly) will result in a bit of dissonance, which in this style of creepy beats is desirable. This also makes it hard to play too much melodic stuff over the samples which explains why he tends add the complexity the way shown here.

[PeteOnTheBeat]

Al's being drumless these days and it's genius. He has been my main inspiration lately.

[imusic]

Alchemist has stayed relevant because he never took his foot off the gass and had seeked out great artists to work with that suit his production style

[liamjohnson]

Listening to Tyler, the Creator made me want to start rapping, Nas made me want to start rapping WELL. In the same light, Ye made me want to start producing, Alchemist made me want to start producing WELL. It’s important to study the greats, as their work is packed with precision and details that most won’t notice but will still appreciate subconsciously. Great breakdown.

[grimyduck]

The Alchemist is my favorite producer! Really like your videos you do about his techniques!

[imissmypencils]

He gets creative with sound and that’s not something many artists or makers like to do once they “make it”. Many artists will rinse and repeat the same formula that got them successful until they’re just a former shell of themselves and they get tossed aside for the next producer. Alchemist tends to keep evolving and finding something new and that’s why he’s still relevant and wanted in Hip Hop. I don’t know the guy but I’m very proud of his career.

[RaoufBeats]

I'm so glad you broke down his "Broken Bottles" track! It's one of my favorites and also one of the most unique beats I've ever heard.
There will only be one Alchemist forever!

[DaCashRap]

That broken bottles beat reminds me of NY state of mind. Alc the legend!

[youlse]

U killed it with that Drill beat, god damn. Very creative

[sjChristopAikFordr]

I haven’t watched a tutorial in months. This is very helpful. Thanks man

[HumblePupp]

the lil demo loops you make to show your point slap so hard. proof that less is more right there 🔥

[creedd]

The Alchemist, Madlib, and DJ Premier are my 🐐's

[kosabeatz]

These Tutorials are just insane. I learn in these 5-10 min more, then in 2 hours with Vids from other Beatmakers

[carlesdixon]

You're the first person I've heard describe the difference between melody vs texture that way. I haven't been able to put it in good words

[graciousgin]

would love to see your take on these drumless Mike/Earl Sweatshirt type beats

[Tazmanian_mma]

The fact you produced one of my favorite beats of all time “Joey badass sweet dreams “ anything you say will be done 💯

[Alckemy]

One thing i think is incredibly important in this kind of hip hop (boom bap, lofi, half time, west coast/La beats) is SPACING giving all your elements a space to breathe and cutting the tails off your sounds can really help add drive and groove to your beat; especially if you have stuff that’s off grid.

Big ups Navi, would love to have you on my channel sometime

[alexrobinson]

I’m just leaving a comment for this algorithm because this video is phenomenal. Fantastic, fantastic breakdowns and it’s apparent you know your stuff. Wonderful points in the video, and I wish you the best in this career.