DJ Clark Kent runs down his list of top 5 favorite producer, then gets down to the essence of The Neptunes’ production methods and style.
I think The Neptunes might be the best producers because they actually make whole records.
DJ Clark Kent On The Neptunes’ Production Methods
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CHad Hugo is a genuis as well not just pharrell
Mos Def Twlite Speedball>>>>>>
big ups to the Neptunes!!
(and everyone else who makes music for that matter!)
“it’s all about those handcrafted beats.”
http://www.twitter.com/schpilkas
“bitch say it” hahaha
yea i think pharrell is fucking dope too but like.. chad gets overlooked all the time.
I guess its cos pharrell is the rhythm master and really thats what hip hop is about, not so much melodies.
Mr hugo you’re right. I get annoyed when everyone is always giving props to Pharrell. Chad does just as much as him.
Without Chad,Pharrell`s style wouldn`t be so polished. Chad cleans up Pharrell`s production as well as makes bangers of his own. they are both talented ,but wouldn`t be as big alone as they are together.
WHERE ARE THE NEPTUNES FROM ? VIRGINIA BEACH ‘ VIRGINIA . WHERE’S TONY TRAXX FROM ?? WHO CARES ! VA BEACH VA . WHERE IS TIMBALAND FROM ? VA BEACH VA . WHERE IS DANGA HANDS FROM ? VA BEACH VA ……. DEFINATELY MORE PRODUCERS THAN ARTISTS LIVE HERE .THE BAR IS SO HIGH HERE U CAN’T EVEN PASS A BEAT CD OUT UNLESS YOU GOT SOME FIRE THAT I DON’T HAVE lol
And Nottz too.
it’s not where your from, its where your at etc etc etc
Let’s give it up for producers who use feel instead of over quantizing their beats all the time. Dilla and Neptunes are especially notorious for this feel.
I remember reading that Questlove watched Dilla make a beat, and I guess he programmed the 3 minute+ drums striaght-up. No looping. Incredible!
-Ryan
NOTTZ IS FROM NORFOLK ‘ NEXT DOOR OR WHATEVER BUT UH YEAH ‘ NOT WHERE YOUR FROM ITS WHERE U AT INDEED ‘ I JUST TRY TO REP ANY CHANCE I GET CAUSE SO MANY OF US DON’T. YEAH I SAID IT.