J Dilla's KICK DRUM FIST FIGHT - Deconstructing "Runnin' "

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  • Have you ever heard a kick drum that’s so unique, so unpredictable, so… incredible, that you’ve wanted to fight someone? That might sound a little intense, but that’s exactly what happened when J Dilla was producing the song “Runnin’” by The Pharcyde in 1995.
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    TOPICS COVERED
    J Dilla
    The Pharcyde
    Labcabincalifornia
    Runnin
    Beat
    Kick Drum
    Fight
    Hip Hop
    History
    Music
    Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
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    Tre
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  • @hmohngcheelee7549
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    I love this channel, I found it a couple weeks ago, but my music appreciation has vastly grown

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    • @makengo2671
      @makengo2671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @seanjones-diosdetechno6927
      @seanjones-diosdetechno6927 ปีที่แล้ว

      totally @diggingthegreats, it's interesting and informative even if I know a lot of the background. You have a knack for putting into context, keeping it fresh, thanks dude! All the best from Morocco, Sean - www.youtube.com/@ketama047

  • @jennyneon
    @jennyneon ปีที่แล้ว +75

    J Dilla is the greatest producer of all time no question. the fact that 29 of the 31 tracks on Donuts was produced in the hospital with an SP-100 is just unbelievable to even imagine. That seals it for me.

    • @vertical_parallel
      @vertical_parallel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      greatest of all time no doubt. so very sad we lost him so soon

    • @gabeeskridge8291
      @gabeeskridge8291 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@vertical_parallelIt's not very sad , we were blessed with his gift for as long as we could AND MANY TREASURES HE LEFT US. It's obvious he was born on a MISSION 😊.

    • @jmorrisey79
      @jmorrisey79 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@gabeeskridge8291 Nice spin on the story bro but yea It's still sad. Dude was 32 years old and was monster of creativity and dedication... as well as just an all around good dude. He had waaaay more to grow sonically and bless the world with his gifts.

    • @Neilious
      @Neilious 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Madlib.

  • @funkybrewer6298
    @funkybrewer6298 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I've been digging into hip-hop history for a while now, but you're contextualizing it in a way that's accessible and engaging. I appreciate you man. Keep it up!!

  • @BackToTheBoomBap
    @BackToTheBoomBap ปีที่แล้ว +56

    As a fellow hip-hop channel owner and as a fan, I have to give you much respect on the content you make. The humor, the stories, the research. It's all super dialed in. Your success is well earned!

  • @sekijou3622
    @sekijou3622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just got recommended this video.... used to hear runnin as a kid but i couldnt find it for almost 2 decades, and now not only have I found it but ive also found it dilla made yet another song I absolutely love

  • @KC-lg8qf
    @KC-lg8qf ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This channel is insane. I can't even wrap my mind around making a video like this. The work that goes into this is just incredible.

  • @AnecDope_official
    @AnecDope_official ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Great storytelling as always! Sidenote: was suprised to read in Dilla Time that T3 was the one who "discovered" the Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa loop used in "Runnin". Definitely deserves some credit for that! 🙌

  • @q-dawwg626
    @q-dawwg626 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    LABCABINCALIFORNIA album by The Pharcyde is criminally underrated. One of my favorite Hiphop albums ever recorded

    • @andyboi8283
      @andyboi8283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same, my #1 pick personally

    • @phonymex3340
      @phonymex3340 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@andyboi8283 Must not listen to alot of Hip-Hop. The emcees spitting bars are subpar. Two things come with a good Hip-Hop song. The Beat & The Rapper. Pharcyde lacks good Dope Rhyme Sayers. Nothing too amazing. You should try listening to Nas, Mos Def, Big Pun, or André 3000 (Outkast)

    • @Anouyz
      @Anouyz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think its a little wack to hate on them cause you can't catch the vibe of the flow. I'm also from out east and vibe a lot harder with cold winter energy. I'll sum it up with a line form the legend BIG JUS, "Straight up, for niggas that don't understand. Obviously, this wasn't made for you, so fuck you, but jus company flow lune tns and i'm out."@@phonymex3340

    • @gabeeskridge8291
      @gabeeskridge8291 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@phonymex3340Very interesting your words. As knowledgeable as you are , you should know hip-hop has lanes in its artistry. You're stating the obvious , they have a unique feel. THEY WERE SUCCESSFUL IN WHAT THEY NATURALLY CREATED.

    • @phonymex3340
      @phonymex3340 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @gabeeskridge8291 oh yeah the vibe itself and melodies are carried out by the producer. JD does a very good job of doing that. But still, the lyricism is not your typical East Coast wordplay

  • @roramdin
    @roramdin ปีที่แล้ว +9

    gosh you're such an amazing scriptwriter and storyteller, always a treat to tune in to your stuff

  • @thelevelbeyondhuman
    @thelevelbeyondhuman ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’m so glad we have someone technically breaking down Dillas work in such a professional series. I’m just now finishing his entire production discog, and I can’t wait to start trying to reprod some of these. Hope there’s many more to come!

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    @seventoast ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've used TH-cam as my primary entertainment platform for something like 8 years, have subscribed to well over 100 channels. Yours is the first that made me think "Let me hit that notification bell. I'd hate to miss even _one_ upload"

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    @robbiemiraclemakers ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @AGTV916
    @AGTV916 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My guy, this is great content. Your soulquarians video got me to subscribe but every video is mind blowing to me. I have a lot of respect for what you do here. Thanks for it.

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    @invisibleloop424 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This channel is so dope 💯🔥 I love hearing the behind the scenes stories of what takes place during production.

  • @JunkionMarnot2005
    @JunkionMarnot2005 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude…….so glad I found you. ❤
    Loving your content so far, like your story telling style. Man, much love to Dilla. ❤

  • @kristenjeffs1783
    @kristenjeffs1783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude - I've only watched a few of your videos do far, but your channel is so dope 👌🏻. Thank you & big respect from the UK.

  • @syria0110
    @syria0110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I discovered your channel a few days ago and just love the deep dive you go into when it comes to sampling

  • @droneofthefurture
    @droneofthefurture ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for the history rundown - I've been listening to this track a ton after I discovered it for the first time around 3 years ago, but never knew the story behind the crew. It's one of my top songs of all time and means a lot to me, so listening to it now will be wild knowing the story behind everything

  • @ScorpioIsland
    @ScorpioIsland ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you, sir. I just can't overstate how much I love this era of music and how much I love you talking about it

  • @jesseshort8
    @jesseshort8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another awesome episode Brandon! Love learning more about Dilla. Keep it up.🤙

  • @derbymachtsachen
    @derbymachtsachen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this channel is just a gem. its incredible how much information, love and style you put into this videos. thank you very much for this, every video is just a banger

  • @charlescdt6509
    @charlescdt6509 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fire dude straight fire. Looking forward to some more vids on bass lines.

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    @lfhip-hop6794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is special and your videos are only getting better. Thank you

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    @aaronrennz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recently came across this channel and wow I love it. The guy knows his stuff and presents it very well. Amazing ♥️

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  • @steppeone
    @steppeone ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @Halfbreed13
    @Halfbreed13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found yohr channel and already subscribed. Love the content, taking me down memory lane with this one. This album was the first true hip hop album I bought and it introduced me to the legend Dilla!

  • @mejiaonthebeat2178
    @mejiaonthebeat2178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the way my music production has grown from your videos as well as my ear is crazy, appreciate you man

  • @cody4556
    @cody4556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes so keen for this!! Love dilla and Pharcyde!

  • @mickey4125
    @mickey4125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, these videos are absolutely incredible. I discovered your channel about 4 hours ago and have just been flying through your content since.
    Extensively researched, authoritatively presented, and edited in a way that makes the pieces flow beautifully, this really is a goldmine of musical knowledge. You clearly know the subject inside out, and it shows in your confident yet comfortable demeanour.
    Might I also add, when you chuck in a bit of DJing, such as the Beegees mix in the James Brown video... sheeeeeesh!
    Keep at it man, you've got a new sub here for sure!

  • @vicdmise
    @vicdmise ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's amazing what a simple and even standard idea it is to turn off quantization and play in drums by hand, the way music had ALWAYS been made, but JD is the first guy to buck the trend of an entire genre and do it on a major release. That's not to take away from his brilliance, but it just takes one guy to go, "I I think I'd rather do it this way" for everyone to see the possibilities.
    You're doing a great job on this channel. I'm duly impressed.

    • @boomboombaby9140
      @boomboombaby9140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was a kid my cousin died and left us his equipment, we had a Korg keyboard workstation but the loop didn’t work it was a malfunction. We had to play the drums and every sound for like 3 minutes, we had to count bars in our heads for the chorus 😂😂😂😂

  • @silasdale6550
    @silasdale6550 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't understate how much I love this song literally why got into producing. Amazing video thank you for sharing your knowledge and making great content 🙏

  • @alonsocortes1676
    @alonsocortes1676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro Love your content!! Keep it going!!

  • @ekLuca
    @ekLuca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it!! keep up the good work, we need this

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    @jimboslice4468 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got into this channel and it is getting binged for the foreseeable

  • @RallEeyeRedact
    @RallEeyeRedact ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video. Nice work

  • @hipsnews2914
    @hipsnews2914 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now!
    I must admit you are my new favorite new homie!
    I knew you had knowledge about music but you knock it out the park.
    Coming from Detroit and thank you for bring J Dilla and slum village.
    Awesomeness ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @daveb4mv
    @daveb4mv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your channel is so great dude, glad your sub count is growing. More people need to see your content!

  • @lundercover
    @lundercover ปีที่แล้ว

    High quality video as always. Thanks for sharing your knowledge !

  • @kgsunhaexhan
    @kgsunhaexhan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel so much

  • @toomanyprojectstx
    @toomanyprojectstx ปีที่แล้ว

    I was JUST listening to this on the J Dilla Book last night at work!! Thank you for making this!!

  • @ScottThePisces
    @ScottThePisces ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible breakdown! Loved this beat, and the rerecording for Mya's Fallen

  • @petterilindholm4994
    @petterilindholm4994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again a sweeeet video man! Your channel is great.

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    @CJumpman23 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Unreal content. Been hooked since your first video. I think you’re the algorithm’s wet dream, because the channel is blowing up. No doubt you’ll have 2M subscribers in a year.

  • @247Lang
    @247Lang ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha! We'll get there eventually. Just enjoying the ride and the music along the way!

  • @laurentchollet5205
    @laurentchollet5205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man your the best ! I love your video formar and how you tell stories, really good job, keep up !

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    @nerdcoke4574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful work as always

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    @Nick-mi2ry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos!

  • @djcj
    @djcj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The story telling and video editing here is fire! Dude is cracking me up. Sub'd

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    @DeLewrh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, your channel BLEW the fuck UP. Really happy to see!

  • @abatti95
    @abatti95 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! Ha! Made me smile. This one is one of my favourites from JD. Cheers from Brasil!

  • @WuntaykTimmy1
    @WuntaykTimmy1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Somebody here said it best. Since discovering this channel my APPRECIATION for incredible music made by incredible people edited so smoothly by an incredible man has grown massively

    • @WuntaykTimmy1
      @WuntaykTimmy1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't even lie. I was spitting with this one.

  • @oppsteamus1665
    @oppsteamus1665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sent chills, amazing content

  • @keevyhutchinson9051
    @keevyhutchinson9051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again sir. Job well done. Love the video and since oh humor.

  • @joaogabrielgatto8642
    @joaogabrielgatto8642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great storytelling. Awesome channel

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    @featuremusic8354 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I stumbled across this channel. So entertaining and well presented. Subscribed. Looking forward to checking out more.

  • @dmug
    @dmug ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much Dilla Time material ;) but damn if you don’t a fantastic job presenting it, easily one of the best things on TH-cam about hip hop.

  • @cvillahro
    @cvillahro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel! I love this song and I was waiting for you to make a video about it

  • @nerdonofriendo
    @nerdonofriendo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your channel

  • @Rocwell
    @Rocwell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the vid had no idea about the story behind this track. Keep up the good work, love it

    • @engliships2126
      @engliships2126 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree man also mandadory sf reference CHESTO

  • @MutaleMulenga8ight
    @MutaleMulenga8ight 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video bro, these are the history lessons that anyone who loves music needs 🔥🔥🔥

  • @nathanielpwitherspoon8807
    @nathanielpwitherspoon8807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this content. I'm so into it.

  • @content101757
    @content101757 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bruh I love your videos especially when you cover my style hip hop producers. Keep it up bruh

  • @ottostoneman
    @ottostoneman ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, you can feel your passion.

  • @aifeme
    @aifeme ปีที่แล้ว +535

    How can you record a 10 minute video deconstructing one of the best beats ever made without playing it FOR EVEN A COUPLE OF SECONDS??

    • @Sandurz
      @Sandurz ปีที่แล้ว +271

      content ID and the copyright bots come for everyone

    • @DillaDonuts
      @DillaDonuts ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@Sandurz your still alive!?!?!

    • @cl0utless
      @cl0utless ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@Sandurz my mans talking from experience, we miss you king 💜👑💜👑💜

    • @TomFirth
      @TomFirth ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Sandurz could have been a nice tribute to J Dilla though.

    • @mobes3
      @mobes3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      ​@@Sandurz While I know this is the reason, it makes me very sad because this OBVIOUSLY fits within fair use. There is no claim they could make that would legally stand up in court. The issue is its not worth the effort for him to try and fight Pharcyde's label if they do put up the claim. It's really a shame.

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    @sfranklin4172 ปีที่แล้ว

    I luv your site. Good job!

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    @user-ey8bh8cd5r ปีที่แล้ว

    these videos are the highest quality a video can get, everything is just perfect

  • @shawncharles6077
    @shawncharles6077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video.

  • @dokksavage8286
    @dokksavage8286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing commentary with historical rhythm!

  • @conemen1
    @conemen1 ปีที่แล้ว

    you're so god damn funny dog, usually i find humor in similar videos a little forced but nah i kept giggling my ass off. not to mention how good the info in these are. please never stop :)

  • @edaG1852
    @edaG1852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I subbed when you only had below 1000 subscribers. Nah man the content is too good he's going to blow up give it a couple of weeks I said to myself. Here we are 100k !! Concrats well deserved & great content as always

  • @mogglie
    @mogglie ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are my most amazing find of channels. Not only do you work through my life of music interest. Fillin the gaps I’ve never understood. And the editing quality is world class. Then when you bring the bass out and plays phat beats. You just slam it. It makes you the authority of modern soul historian.

  • @juni8898
    @juni8898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Runnin’ is my top song of all time❤️ thank you for this video!

  • @HITMAN1er
    @HITMAN1er ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping you were going to do a video on runnin and you never disappoint

  • @RicoBanani
    @RicoBanani ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing story. love these so much!!!

  • @joedellava7805
    @joedellava7805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. Ever since this track came out I always felt something was "off" but couldn't figure out what. It wasn't off, it was just the Dilla swing! 🔥

  • @krssd123
    @krssd123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude u were talking about how runnin was to the soulquarians what rogue one was to a new hope while u simultaneously made a statement that lead straight into your soulquarians video just like the previous analogies. you’re a god tier youtuber and i love your channel.

  • @seancphygital
    @seancphygital ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been trying to cover this song on drums and that kick pattern is not easy! It's awesome to see it mapped out like this. I also didn't know this was a Dilla Beat, but wow, to me this thing solidifies him as a legend even more. The drums on this beat are crazy.

  • @verbzfromnyc3377
    @verbzfromnyc3377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story!! The Star Wars Rogue One analogy was the chef's kiss!! 🤌🏽

  • @moriontax
    @moriontax ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, hell yeah, I'm glad someone is gassing up this track for the here and now. I haven't even watched yet but lowkey I thought you meant how the drum kicks swing has that thump that just sounds like it's trading back and forth, didn't know that there was a real fight on it tho! 👀

  • @googleyoutubechannel8554
    @googleyoutubechannel8554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff, you spend more time analyzing these tracks than J Dilla and the other producers even put into making them :)

  • @andrew2nasty867
    @andrew2nasty867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive video🤙

  • @hip_af
    @hip_af ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo shoutout u for making great content!

  • @GTChris
    @GTChris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your content is gold 🪙 Never pressed that TH-cam bell so fast in my life. Could I make a request for a future episode. Del The Funky Homosapiens crew The hieroglyphics which members led to an iconic song with Souls of Mischief - 93'till infinity. I believe you could do them justice, since they are highly influential yet there isn't much found on them regarding their overal story. I know you have a smorgasbord to choose from, so I won't hold my breath, but would be so interesting to hear more about them through your highly educational format. Peace

  • @lukejones8905
    @lukejones8905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do more j dilla videos he’s one of the greats ❤

  • @smokeedinero
    @smokeedinero ปีที่แล้ว

    A classic album and a classic song! I didn't know this history tho! Thanks for the lesson 💯 RIP Dilla!!

  • @illanoiz1
    @illanoiz1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo very good story with some serious gems!

  • @wealthywop
    @wealthywop ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid man

  • @DPSFSU
    @DPSFSU ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Pharcyde. Could you do a video breaking down all the borrowed clips they've used and all the other artists that borrowed the Pharcyde's style?! That would be awesome!

  • @pimas11
    @pimas11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the videos I really like all of them

  • @cloudbloom
    @cloudbloom ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully someday you also cover the whole 90s Atlanta scene with the Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, Outkast etc. Love this channel, thanks for the hard work that goes into each vid🙏

  • @Ubafunksta
    @Ubafunksta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel

  • @Luke.
    @Luke. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video, you should do one covering Black Star's Little Brother. The microchops in that record are something out of this world and proves that J Dilla is the greatest to ever do it.

  • @kodreaming
    @kodreaming ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. I read this part in the book and wish someone can explain it and you delivered ❤

  • @im2dirty4u
    @im2dirty4u ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn bro, dilla startin fights cause his beats are THAT GOOD?! i didnt think my opinion of him could get any better, man was i wrong. Thanks for the awesome video man!

  • @bike_flow7614
    @bike_flow7614 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love your videos so much

  • @djcj
    @djcj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this!

  • @DrLoveSmith
    @DrLoveSmith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
    So much for helping me with expanding my musical understanding! I literally can’t thank you enough ❤

  • @theoutabodies5653
    @theoutabodies5653 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What y’all don’t understand and Refuse to understand is that it was played by feeling not by technicality. It’s like dancing y’all could learn the basic steps but to switch up is to feel the rhythm and improvise. I can break down everyone’s style beat nuts , large pro , premier , tip learning the equipment is one thing but you must also have an imagination.