I hope music theorists see this and start to wonder why their classist asses are not talking more about it as one of the biggest developments of music in this century
Pretty big generalization you're making about a bunch of people you don't know. But I agree in part. I tried so hard to get my music history professor to understand the musical and rhythmic merit in a few Kendrick songs. It didn't really work 😅
@justaguy328 Rap vocalists that are highly skilled, use different rhythms and polyrhythms to the beat, the beat is just baseline thing while the part that makes a rap song technical is the rapper.
JID - Can't Punk Me used this flow and lemme just say, I love how Mazbou teaches mysic theory like this. Really simplifies everything and the demonstrations are always on point. Keep up the good work G🙌🏽
it’s just cool to see shit broken down like this and actually explained… and then an example. Absolutely great. Personally one of the main reasons i love rap is because it’s like the words them selves take you on a journey, not just with what is being said… but how it’s being said.
This isn't a rap thing. It's rhythm. And if rappers actually practiced like this guy rap would actually be good. This guy studies his craft and it shows. Coming from a drummer
Every music genre does. Music in general is a multifaceted science/art. That's why I've come to appreciate/respect nearly every genre I come across, in some shape form or fashion; even if I don't particularly enjoy every, or nearly any aspect of whatever song belonging to whatever genre.
Hey man this is really interesting but I'm begging you PLEASE make a longform video explaining music theory in rap for beginners. It's a fascinating subject and I'd love to start writing but I don't understand the basics! There's plenty of tutorials online but none of them are by you, and you're the best at this particular section of music theory. So PLEASE make a longform video explaining the basics. Like I'm nine. Thank you!
LOVE using these bar breakdowns and implementing them into metal drums. Your explanations are always so smooth. Rap cadence has always been such an inspiration for me in how asymmetrical (for lack of a better term) they can be
Bro I'm loving these breakdown videos. I have been a huge fan of the art of rap my while life and I try to do this to what I'm listening to. I love masters of their craft! Great work man
I refused to listen to the new era of Hiphop but now, I have a profound respect for it. Never thought about the rhythmic aspect of the art. Opened my dome piece. 🤯
(The cerebellum is not where you pointed at though. For now, not sure if the cerebellum per se has anything to do with beat perception either but we’ll have to get into it. 😅 Just a mistake I think, but bro I love your content, it always makes me think in different ways, they don’t spend a lot of time on this in the music theory videos I watch; it pairs great with my songwriting journey, I wanted to thank you for that)
No idea how you break it down like that but I do delivery patterns from just thinking of sounds like a horse galloping then putting words in that pattern.
When beat makers and rappers make music do they consciously do all of this on purpose? Or are you describing after the fact something that comes naturally to the human ear? Probably a mix of both depending on the artist I assume?
This stuff is cool hypothetically, but IMO deciding on a pattern arbitrarily like this just doesn't produce good results most of the time. Musical exploration is important to understand what's possible, but most of the techniques I see from Mazbou make me think _but _*_why_*_ tho?_ What purpose does "subdividing into 6", "grouping by 4", "displacing the rhythm", or "adding another 3/4 polyrhythmic layer" serve if those are arbitrary choices not informed by the beat or subject matter?
@@seventoast there's a lot here to unpack. The first thing I'd say is that all creative choices are largely arbitrary - how the beat may 'inform' one person is not how the beat may inform the next person. I break my flow into elements so people can hopefully understand enough to hopefully expand their creative palette. A lot of the time, people can recognise complex flow patterns when they hear them but are unable to reproduce them later on when they want to, because they don't actually understand them. I'm showing them how. But it's up to the individual to experiment and try the new thing then decide for themselves if it works in their context, or not. There is really no ultimate purpose beyond "cos it might be interesting and it might sound cool". It's art. Also, YT shorts are 60 seconds, even if I did want to go deeper into the "why", it's not possible here.
This is why people completely miss the talent of some VERY influential lyricists. Theyll hear a rhyme pattern like this, miss that its actually a lot more unique and next level elite skilled, and then they ALSO miss the fact that every other bar has three meanings, and sometimes THOSE even rhyme. One person who has gotten incredibly more technical over the last 30 years, is eminem....and sadly because it isnt in your face, brain dead simple....people entirely miss it. Can you break down some of ems more recent rhyme schemes and lyrics?
I hope this content gets seen by the "rap isnt music/takes no talent" crowd because this is one of the craziest advances in modern musivc. What the fuck 😮
in mainstreame music, this would be great for a small little hook to keep the listener engaged. Dont do it for the whole song. It will only attract nerds.
🎵 CRYPTOGRAPHY. - Mazbou Q
16th Note triplets.
I hope music theorists see this and start to wonder why their classist asses are not talking more about it as one of the biggest developments of music in this century
@@channalbert heavily agree!!
Pretty big generalization you're making about a bunch of people you don't know. But I agree in part. I tried so hard to get my music history professor to understand the musical and rhythmic merit in a few Kendrick songs. It didn't really work 😅
Because it's not. It's the worst development in music ever
@justaguy328 Rap vocalists that are highly skilled, use different rhythms and polyrhythms to the beat, the beat is just baseline thing while the part that makes a rap song technical is the rapper.
Music theorists already study rap flows. They’re as rhythmically diverse as a jazz drmmer
JID - Can't Punk Me used this flow and lemme just say, I love how Mazbou teaches mysic theory like this. Really simplifies everything and the demonstrations are always on point. Keep up the good work G🙌🏽
@@theleastvalid 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
And sirenz by Denzel Curry
the same exact song came into my head lmfao, was looking for this comment good looks
It's amazing how much a rap piece becomes a master piece with your lessons.
it’s just cool to see shit broken down like this and actually explained… and then an example. Absolutely great. Personally one of the main reasons i love rap is because it’s like the words them selves take you on a journey, not just with what is being said… but how it’s being said.
He not just cooking, he a gourmet chef
still can't get my mind around that rap music has their own entire science. this is hella lit ngl
it's called rythm
This isn't a rap thing. It's rhythm. And if rappers actually practiced like this guy rap would actually be good. This guy studies his craft and it shows. Coming from a drummer
Every music genre does. Music in general is a multifaceted science/art. That's why I've come to appreciate/respect nearly every genre I come across, in some shape form or fashion; even if I don't particularly enjoy every, or nearly any aspect of whatever song belonging to whatever genre.
wait til you learn about music theory.
the comments are informative so far! thank you guys
Hey man this is really interesting but I'm begging you PLEASE make a longform video explaining music theory in rap for beginners. It's a fascinating subject and I'd love to start writing but I don't understand the basics! There's plenty of tutorials online but none of them are by you, and you're the best at this particular section of music theory. So PLEASE make a longform video explaining the basics. Like I'm nine. Thank you!
Hey, I've got a course for exactly this. Link on profile.
This is absolutely bonkers. Thank you for sharing these tips so often, while simultaneously promoting your AMAZING music.
@@goldenstarmusic1689 I appreciate it!!
LOVE using these bar breakdowns and implementing them into metal drums. Your explanations are always so smooth. Rap cadence has always been such an inspiration for me in how asymmetrical (for lack of a better term) they can be
Bro I'm loving these breakdown videos. I have been a huge fan of the art of rap my while life and I try to do this to what I'm listening to. I love masters of their craft! Great work man
man this song is straight fire!!! you're a flow wizard dude
I'm a music major and never thought to think of rap in this way. This is amazing
Hearing you do this doesn’t just tickle my brain it baffles it 🤯 that’s so cool
JID did this on Can’t Punk Me with the “it’s a girl, it’s a child, it’s a boy” lines
@@itzven yep! The same pattern as my first two bars
It sounds so simple when executed, but when diving into it it’s so complex. I love it
Prog rap is something i've never considered before but its so cool
Bro that was the quickest poly rhythmic knowledge download. Cerebellum tickled!
Dedicated genx prog rock drummer pulling a chair to the table and eager to learn. Freaking outstanding work!!!
Mad props and respect!
Thanks for showing us a little bit how the magic operate.
I fucking LOVE these videos
Insane genius and clarity yu got.You are just awesome.Already subscribed!!!!This is RAP University!!!!
I refused to listen to the new era of Hiphop but now, I have a profound respect for it. Never thought about the rhythmic aspect of the art. Opened my dome piece. 🤯
tickle your cerebellum is hella accurate that shit had me looking confused but happy
You are amazing. I wish I could get lessons with you
I do 1-on-1's! Hit the lnk.bio link in my profile 👊🏾
I heard someone once said "Nah, not dont like rap. Too advanced" or something along those lines.
I am so glad this video is a living proof of that.
The flow king
Nice thanks for sharing
Freddie Gibbs is great at this technique.
Damn, this is far more complex than I was able to even understand!
Aesop Rock used a similar flow in parts of Acid King off Malibu Ken, really cool stuff
That sounded like an Earthgang flow🔥🔥
fire
This guy has 23rd Century level knowledge of rap. Amazing!
Drake ghostwriters need to subscribe to you!
Unreal!
🤯🤯🤯
This reminds of a lot of Brazilian rap songs that use this rhythm, it's very funky 😅.
you can also hear this on cant punk me - jid
hey maz id love to see you analyse norman sann that dude has crazy flow.
Bro, you're so sick with this 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@@livelifeentertainment I appreciate it 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yoh 🙆♀️😭🔥🔥🔥
jid used this on cant punk me 🙏
the first pattern yep but not the second
🔥🔥🔥
(The cerebellum is not where you pointed at though. For now, not sure if the cerebellum per se has anything to do with beat perception either but we’ll have to get into it. 😅 Just a mistake I think, but bro I love your content, it always makes me think in different ways, they don’t spend a lot of time on this in the music theory videos I watch; it pairs great with my songwriting journey, I wanted to thank you for that)
JID did it on his verse on "cant punk me"
my flow in the first two bars yep, not the second two
Yo! I never noticed you have a speaking accent 😊
Could you break down E-40 and Blueface's flow? People think they're offbeat but it doesn't feel offbeat to me
No idea how you break it down like that but I do delivery patterns from just thinking of sounds like a horse galloping then putting words in that pattern.
I haven't listened to J Cole yet, but I feel like he would probably use this flow.
JID- can’t punk me does this too!
Could you do a breakdown of Aesop Rock's Side Quest or Hot Dogs?
I couldve swore you were doing a song by lamb of god, the drums in most of their music follows a very similar rhythem
Is there a software like your visuals? Would be nice if there is
bro just solved fermats last theorem
I’ve heard jid do this flow🔥🔥
Doing it is easier than how it’s explained.
@@ChoppaGRecords-v6c what did you find difficult about this explanation?
When beat makers and rappers make music do they consciously do all of this on purpose? Or are you describing after the fact something that comes naturally to the human ear? Probably a mix of both depending on the artist I assume?
@@roscoerosario6992 yup, a mix of both.
kendrick lamar type flow, holy shit
God damn. I’m going to use this to teach maths some day!
I have trouble counting 4/4.
This stuff is cool hypothetically, but IMO deciding on a pattern arbitrarily like this just doesn't produce good results most of the time. Musical exploration is important to understand what's possible, but most of the techniques I see from Mazbou make me think _but _*_why_*_ tho?_ What purpose does "subdividing into 6", "grouping by 4", "displacing the rhythm", or "adding another 3/4 polyrhythmic layer" serve if those are arbitrary choices not informed by the beat or subject matter?
@@seventoast there's a lot here to unpack. The first thing I'd say is that all creative choices are largely arbitrary - how the beat may 'inform' one person is not how the beat may inform the next person. I break my flow into elements so people can hopefully understand enough to hopefully expand their creative palette. A lot of the time, people can recognise complex flow patterns when they hear them but are unable to reproduce them later on when they want to, because they don't actually understand them. I'm showing them how. But it's up to the individual to experiment and try the new thing then decide for themselves if it works in their context, or not. There is really no ultimate purpose beyond "cos it might be interesting and it might sound cool". It's art. Also, YT shorts are 60 seconds, even if I did want to go deeper into the "why", it's not possible here.
SUMMON ONCE HUNDRED SKULL!!
I'm really want to get into hip pop and rap and I need a guide can someone recommend where to start or which videos to watch
I was waiting gucci gang lol
Flow father
How do I find the charts that you use to plot out the flows?
@@T3EKAY0H I make them on Keynote
Bruv I just want to rap 😭😭😭
Freddie Gibbs
W song chat
Gucci gang Gucci gang Gucci gang Gucci gang
Tap dance flow
Djent Rap 🤘
"Tickle your cerebellum" - points at his frontal lobe (sorry haha)
He said cerebellum, then pointed to his frontal lobe.
can you explain, k like a russian by juice wrld
Does it djent?
JID used this flow on Cant Punk Me
@@Bowmaster1994 my flow in the first two bars yep
I wanna learn drums and I see this I'm like ye that's way too much for me to understand
This is why people completely miss the talent of some VERY influential lyricists. Theyll hear a rhyme pattern like this, miss that its actually a lot more unique and next level elite skilled, and then they ALSO miss the fact that every other bar has three meanings, and sometimes THOSE even rhyme. One person who has gotten incredibly more technical over the last 30 years, is eminem....and sadly because it isnt in your face, brain dead simple....people entirely miss it.
Can you break down some of ems more recent rhyme schemes and lyrics?
you got skinnier ! congrats
I hope this content gets seen by the "rap isnt music/takes no talent" crowd because this is one of the craziest advances in modern musivc. What the fuck 😮
Clockworks
Pewdiepie,pewdiepie,pewdiepie, anyone else heard it like this?
in mainstreame music, this would be great for a small little hook to keep the listener engaged. Dont do it for the whole song. It will only attract nerds.
Listen to my song and see how it's implemented 👊🏾
You been workin out?
@@TheMegaGamingWizard mainly adjusting my nutrition 👊🏾
@@MazbouQ looking good bro!
Feel like I've heard a flow like this? Anyone?
@@tomkelly6374 the first two bars of what I demonstrated is in Can't Punk Me by JID
Also known as the doodlebob rhythm
Okay then, MF DOOM.
I dont think this is planned. He didnt sit down with a pen and paper to plan his flow.
He found a pattern in the beat and had to skills to use it
@@123fourfive5 it was planned, but in my head.
What 😮
That's Messhugah rap
To be honest I can do this but not with the counting 😂
It’s all 4/4 if you’re not a NERD!
Brother I think you meant cerebrum😅
Cerebellum is at the back of the brain.
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Erm wouldn’t this just be a syncopated polymeter🤓☝️
@@eliasmsv3156 framing as polymeter doesn't always disambiguate
tickle your cerebrum not cerebellum.
JID can't punk me
Just had a listen! Yea, he's got a section similar to the first two bars of mine 👊🏾
It's a girl it's a child it's a boy in a world tryna drown out the noise, first thing I thought of when I heard it lmao
triplets and quintuplets, big fckin deal
I hear jid