The Making Of Internet Money's "Lemonade" | Deconstructed

Internet Money’s “Lemonade” with Don Toliver, Gunna, and NAV peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 76 million TH-cam views to date. It is produced by the collective’s members Taz Taylor, Nick Mira, Alec Wigdahl, E-Trou, and Pharaoh Vice and appears on their debut album 'B4 The Storm.' Genius recently sat down with Taz, Nick, and Alec to break down how the song was made.
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[@CxdyCxdyCxdy]

Shoutout Alec Wigdhal for that legendary guitar melody

[@BenimfromdaO]

Yeah fr

[@yungbrxkenshire9162]

he didn’t play it. I’ve used a beat off TH-cam using the same sample that came out well before lemonade was made

[@zeroischillin]

@@yungbrxkenshire9162 really? Let us hear it

[@sondersonics7534]

@@yungbrxkenshire9162 It’s a super generic melody. I’ve almost done identicam melodies before even hearing this song

[@asher2102]

yung brxkenshire alright send a link then

[@yieBeats]

i was doing homework but there are some priorities in life

[@smxky9710]

Same

[@Eliekeyz]

Lol

[@alecponce2255]

YOO SAME

[@asapaaron2975]

Same lol

[@markoramirezz]

I got class rn

[@ZeuzMakesMusic]

OFF THE JUICE

[@kidemmy]

Legend

[@robot6016]

KODINE GOT ME TRIPPIN

[@dreamboi5025]

Aye Zeuz in hereee

[@Azuuraas]

IN THE COUPE

[@ethanmessacar7276]

Codeine got me tripping..

[@ProdSyn]

FINALLY WOOOOO

[@danylm]

Yurrr

[@bmrst]

yooooo syn

[@mikk3559]

wsup syn

[@092Jamie]

Goat syn

[@rohanvignesh7274]

Syn I love ur beats bro, keep going man you have a talent

[@d8nilo]

So many people overlook this Guitar Melody. I think this song blew up because of this memorable melody!

[@creationanomaly6026]

Was not overlooked ☺️❤️

[@woodiiewoods]

Yes!!!

[@mercurial1025]

No shit

[@benyikkati75]

Oh hi L, I thought you died

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

not really it sounds very basic and any other guitar melody its not the same as the guitar riff from "mood" atleast not to me

[@DatDaDatty]

don toliver is a cheat code to a good feature

[@Lunaaarism]

nah its gunna 😂

[@rewind8822]

No cap

[@whxmio]

I made a similar beat
th-cam.com/video/fjdr0Yyp73I/w-d-xo.html

[@styl1ssttt]

You ain't lying dat

[@w4veman25]

@William Ewane lil baby overrated af tho

[@austinpyo]

This is like nicks 6th deconstructed and he’s only 20😭

[@whxmio]

I made a similar beat
th-cam.com/video/fjdr0Yyp73I/w-d-xo.html

[@austinpyo]

@@x_x4207 relax

[@uzilondon9278]

There never be anyone else like him tbh

[@austinpyo]

@@uzilondon9278 honestly

[@idontknowwhatmyusernamesho5540]

@Henk fr, @X_X you a weirdo

[@Ojeboomiin]

Every producer that sees this... your hit is otw.... keep grinding

[@ganesjabintang]

he's literally phineas and ferb in one body

[@danielgera1754]

No he is the guy from Angelo Rules. I dont know the name. The guy who always fell off

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/sxa5HDQx_Zo/w-d-xo.html

[@ganesjabintang]

@@danielgera1754 you mean milo murphy's law? the hell was angelo rules 😂

[@danielgera1754]

@@ganesjabintang no. Search it in google: Angelo Rules butter fingers

[@danielgera1754]

He looks the same as nick mira lmao

[@talha3479]

I think the whole producer community is proud of Internet Money, they have taught us so much about making beats. Proud of you guys man!

[@talha3479]

@Stephen Slade thank u for correcting my mistake

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@tommioslo]

real goats. shoutout to alec too. bro signed as an artist and now he’s also a platinum producer on the side, legendary shit

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@UnrealGemini]

Johnny Test and Bling Bling Boy back at it.

[@Iceshrooms]

LMFAOOO!!!

[@owethusithole2739]

Best comment on here😂😂

[@jouhajohnny]

💀💀💀

[@gccannon7187]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@breezyondabeat4325]

Ayooo the accuracy 🤣🤣

[@wtfkyle]

damn never realized the RHCP influence on the guitar till Alec brought it up 👀

[@wtfkyle]

@The Connell Of Everything hey bro!

[@jackpot1864]

I did cuz I learned how to play this and it’s pretty similar to under the bridge chords

[@asherwilliams]

Kyles bouta get signed to Internet Money someday

[@hybridtaylur2394]

I know you punching the air rn.

[@wtfkyle]

@@hybridtaylur2394 honestly just grateful it took them a long time to post it lol

[@donhefnerr]

Don Toliver’s voice on this is the equivalent to heaven

[@theknownunknown3320]

If done correctly

[@yusufrehman3737]

Not on jimmy Fallon LMAO

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/sxa5HDQx_Zo/w-d-xo.html

[@julianl3562]

Or hell?

[@theknownunknown3320]

@@julianl3562 lol

[@simon4096]

Yessss bro I’m only subbed to genius for deconstructed

[@joshhemp]

Same

[@user-wt5vo3xh7d]

Same lol

[@roycus4221]

Samee

[@colinwelsch5638]

same

[@ikeaman7247]

Same, easily the best series

[@marvy1021]

Building a hit record around JUST VOCALS from two years ago??! Goated.

[@saintcactus]

Never clicked so fast man fr shot out Internet Money

[@whxmio]

I made a similar beat
th-cam.com/video/fjdr0Yyp73I/w-d-xo.html

[@gazer903]

The speed of light

[@JK-bb2hm]

@@whxmio this is trash

[@isaimtz-cmcho688]

@@JK-bb2hm lol no it wasn't,
the piano was kinda annoying but it was still solid, you just hating fr lmfao.

[@whxmio]

@@JK-bb2hm ;(

[@Lalon_nyc]

I think this is the first “complicated” beat that Nick Mira turned into a hit

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/sxa5HDQx_Zo/w-d-xo.html

[@DHawkBeats]

Yeah usually he keeps it rly simple but this was pretty damn layered, honestly I like all the subtle details

[@breezyondabeat4325]

Yea kuz of the vocals and counter melodies

[@maxlarsson3096]

Waiting for that one dude to comment it’s super simple

[@saketnaik1]

@@maxlarsson3096 kinda surprised honestly there's no one yet

[@noluck3622]

Deconstructed always makes me like a song more

[@trvxzen]

No “producers, tune your 808s”
Something it’s wrong with Nick, I can feel it

[@prodjoshhh]

😂

[@wardenbeats5706]

lmaoo

[@wint3rmintdaproducer361]

He also didn’t use a 2 step hat pattern

[@prodjoshhh]

@@wint3rmintdaproducer361 🌚😳

[@brysonbridges1496]

i can’t be the only one who wants that guitar solo that shit was banging

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@asherwilliams]

Nick Mira is the dude in the group that does all the homework meanwhile Taz is just absolutely zooted

[@RealForPeteSake]

Taz the boss he's allowed to be that guy. I respect tf out of him and these guys are my idols and 15 years younger than me. A bunch of young white boys running hip hop right now, you love to see it.

[@lucasbadmon7081]

@@RealForPeteSake running hip-hop 😅

[@ahkao.9347]

@@RealForPeteSake allowed to be that guy? He ain’t. He works just as much if not more than any other IM member lmfao.

[@RealForPeteSake]

@@lucasbadmon7081 yes.

[@ProdElxe]

@@lucasbadmon7081 kind of ye

[@pradabears]

this is such a well constructed beat man

[@PorshiaVonne]

Man that 808 rocked the SHIT outta my speakers 😂

[@theartist_dt]

kidz bop be like:
"drinking juice! shoe lace got me trippin!"

[@OzZVidz]

@cl0508 noooooo

[@xaylonvanrensburg]

LMFAOOOO😂

[@shmu-elocho706]

LOL

[@tyrellwilliams1794]

Lol it does sound like that

[@avaprod.8622]

bruhh 😭😭

[@can_dougie7581]

The younger generation is in there hands. The gon rule the world man

[@Orrinton]

@@blastoff900 u were right i didn't 😒

[@pzzlfps7748]

their *

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/sxa5HDQx_Zo/w-d-xo.html

[@pradabears]

damn right

[@ziggyz4647]

I don't know why but Taz Taylor the way that the sits makes him look like a super villian

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@cyzmal3183]

Lowkey

[@nirvanacobain001]

he is

[@nikhilgandamaneni2487]

Great to see producers getting the credit and recognition they deserve. They are the real masterminds behind the music

[@Sheesherscreepers]

Well they shouldn’t deserve the credit because they stole this song. Lemonade - Jo’zzy

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

That’s why you usually see them on Behind the Music

[@camlckdwn23.16]

Man 4 months ago in jail when this song came on MTV live everyone in the pod was rattling the doors banging to the beat it was one of the best vibes you can get while locked up

[@coding9152]

nick said the "young producers" acting like he aint just 20 years old lmao

[@julien.le.createur]

Isn't it sad how vocals are really 5% of a song's EFFORT, but the singers/rappers are the stars. And its not even hard, they take a mic, gibber gibber while this dude is jamming electric guitar on the floor and nobody knew about it. They should be the stars for making such magic

[@flatt6654]

1:43 BROOO I NEED A FULL VERSION OF THIS RN 🔥🔥🔥

[@kidemmy]

Internet money makes nuthin but hits‼️‼️‼️

[@SeagerKid]

yes sir 🔥

[@kidemmy]

@@SeagerKid yessir

[@alon4712]

bro whatchu doin here 😭

[@kidemmy]

@@alon4712 yk the vibes

[@viditt]

lmfao i found u, u remember me? U made my prod tag thru insta

[@Keylanb]

Jozzy - Lemonade
Don't know how they forgot to say thats who made the song first, before them and Don

[@hahadad5160]

Exactly

[@donniexl1033]

They didnt forget. Shit was intentional. I guess they want Jozzy to remain a “ghost” writer

[@bothehardworker]

🥴😂

[@tobi49k77]

NOW WE NEED THE CHROME HEARTS TAG BEATS DECONSTRUCTED BY CHIEF SOOOOOSSSAAAAAAAA

[@asya-35987]

Bruh please dont compare that dogshit to this

[@itsbayden]

@@asya-35987 you're right

[@yazan774]

@@asya-35987?????????

[@Harambeeeee]

Biig facts

[@chimwemwebanda6539]

Oh my gosh pleaseee!

[@jasonandreas6702]

I'm still obsessed with this song

[@tickitytiktok7896]

Don toliver's voice makes it so hard for him to make a trash song

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@ltlhim]

facts man sound like an angel 🔥i make music btw check it out if u can

[@Thepiphxny]

Taz face when nick was talking at the end is literally my mood rn😂

[@bluelinelens442]

Every single producer: Make your beats simple
Me: WTF is this!

[@blastoff900]

BET YOU WON'T CLICK THIS th-cam.com/video/_VeRPfl_9LM/w-d-xo.html

[@wint3rmintdaproducer361]

@@blastoff900 Correct

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@kamarwashington]

Look at nicks other deconstructed vids. They’re a lot more simple. Generally simple works, but sometimes when you do a little extra it’s saucy. Look at the “hear my calling” deconstructed. The beat is mad complex

[@imlskr]

This song been living in my head rent free for like 2 months

[@Rydrew05]

06:15 mans really used a nether portal and thought we wouldn't notice

[@pimmulder2944]

who kidnapped Nick, the real Mira would always remind us to tune our 808s

[@stellaebeats]

been waiting for this for months

[@YtkBeatz]

Nick Making All My Favorite Hits At 20 really tells that doing something you love is never Boring

[@prod.torino6299]

10:25 taz looks like so high my man starin into space lmao

[@mikenver3296]

Lol 😂

[@gamziboi]

Internet Money taking over genius fr

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@bongzonthebeat]

Shoutout to artists who really play instruments aside the production and bring the two together to collide and make a hit. I love the feeling i get making a beat while sampling loops i made on live instruments, its like the greatest high of all to find the vibe and add the beat with the instruments

[@blakeb8139]

You’ve clearly never tried heroin

[@bongzonthebeat]

@@blakeb8139 You damn right on that and never plan to lol

[@cxllisto1994]

I like how nick and taz worked on the song equally and put in a lot of work to make it what it is today

[@kwasinimako]

Nick's signature sounds is always recognizable

[@grandpaneg6959]

“Three years after its 2017 release, don tolivers “lemonade” climbed to number 7 on the billboard hot 100” yep makes total sense to me

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/sxa5HDQx_Zo/w-d-xo.html

[@yousefghaly10]

bruh i was confused as hell too like covid got genius feelin like its been decades since norma life was a thing

[@kamarwashington]

The original songs vocals were made ages ago

[@wadem5102]

Came to the comments to make sure I wasn’t trippin when I read that lol

[@HeartAche06]

*2020's best song💯🌟*

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@mustangsally2048]

Most awaited beat deconstruction for me. That guitar is so good. Shows how far you can go with melodies just from a guitar

[@prod.jorge6nav418]

Alec: so how many guitars tracks u need?
Nick: Yes

[@I5509-p7d]

8:54 sounds like that song that goes, from my “from my rise and fall, you’ll be my only friend”

[@liveslowlivesimple]

2:08 bro right before he said RHCP i literally thought, yeah this guy listens to RHCP lmao

[@matthew196x]

THIS IS THE KINDA CONTENT WE NEED FROM GENIUS

[@weediemane]

Yes this is the thing every other producer like me need right now. Its Nick's vibes and energies!!!

[@fp-ko7vg]

1:51 that tim henson's signature guitar lol

[@youngd7933]

It was about time for this vid 🙏🙏🙏

[@Puffinonzooties]

It’s so crazy how quickly things are moving for a lot of people from everyone at internet money to up and coming artists blowing up.

[@092Jamie]

About time !!!

[@turnitupb]

YESSIR I been lookin forward to this for a minute

[@all-caps3927]

Best song of 2020, I know we’ve all been waiting for this vid

[@lelet3901]

nicks 5th deconstructed already, what a legend🔥

[@goldenb568]

We 've been waiting for this one broo !!!!!

[@YoungSadDreamer]

When you just want to go to sleep, but then you see a new deconstructed on Lemonade...

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@hannahkumar3133]

Loved that he mentioned John Frusciante as an influencer! Great work IM!

[@7dime]

I always like it when producers take the lead

[@wilsonsclips_]

They put so much effort into every little ingredient and we just got to enjoy the meal. Fire

[@lucaswickmansound]

It's crazy how Nick's appearance has changed so much over the past couple years

[@djjettube]

nah this beat will forever be legendary

[@astrodidit7118]

Nick Mira: Never Complicate your beats, always keep them simple
ALSO Nick Mira:

[@anselxarch]

8:50 finally I see someone using oneshot instrument in deconstructed

[@sazzbeats]

Ohh yea i was waiting for this for sooooo f long"

[@maxtnelson]

been waiting on this one 💯💯

[@sebastianpineros3364]

so this is what happen when producers lead the song, amazing

[@loubloom777]

Glad Alec mentioned John Frusciante. The guitar part reminded me of RHCP "Under The Bridge". Same key too

[@Heyyyjose]

Alec " Whole chords or solo?
Taz " Bruh wtf "

[@JayCash313]

The sound at 3:39 is CRAZY

[@jaaviicdg2056]

anyone has realized the change in Nick??🤯🤯
I didn’t know he was him😂

[@jovirose.]

No

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@jonbars5325]

I love how thorough they are in building beats. My guy had like 6 different versions of his guitar riff...mans on Guitar Hero mode 😅

[@AcidNitemerz]

One of the best songs in 2020🔥

[@colinwelsch5638]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

[@jppecha4739]

10:21 taz looks so faded 😂 💀

[@carvannimusic9286]

Been waiting for this for a while

[@laithellabban]

Song is incredible on so many levels, I’m glad this video was made

[@koivumusic]

1:43 holyshii that sounds so sick with that electric guitar

[@prod.bydrewteller1010]

Taz's face at the end 10:32 high asf😂🥴🥴

[@stacaholiconthatrack1790]

Finally!!!!! Thank u for the early Christmas Genius

[@Gadrawingz]

If u are sick producer, It doesn't matter the time it takes to make beautiful beat like this!
Even 4 minutes... is enough for u

[@codymccormick7317]

Dude NAILED the chili peppers vibe. Such a great guitar riff

[@evanfinn2533]

So glad to see Mclovin doing well for himself 😂

[@darraghbunting5371]

I’ve been waiting for this one 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@serific7637]

I’ve never seen a black cursor for fl until now

[@sikcmode8169]

Bruh i thought i had a roach on the screen🤣

[@milescamilleri]

th-cam.com/video/xj1GukwlaGA/w-d-xo.html

[@XanderB42]

OH MY GOD MIRA ANS TAZ ARE SUCH GOATS

[@SILVER-o4n]

I’d love to see some Scott Storch beats deconstructed!

[@paulaustin2563]

Wow, never realized so many nuances go into making a track. Listening with a new ear and Lovin every second of it. Brilliant!

[@Tyberkefeld]

So nobody gonna talk bout how this song was made 3 years ago by a girl signed by internet money but it new blew up.

[@vicdvgod6976]

i know you gotta be talking bout jozzy

[@Tyberkefeld]

@@vicdvgod6976 yes sir at least somebody know

[@vman6998]

Ive literally been waiting for this

[@AkiraSenju5647]

it must be weird and sad to continue their legacy without juice. I feel so bad for them, he'd be proud to see em keep on