J.R Rotem - The Making of Nicki Minaj's "Fly"

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  • www.belugaheights.com/bhtv/ - jonathanrotem - Super producer J.R Rotem takes you Behind The Hit and gives an in depth look at how he put together Nicki Minaj's latest single "Fly" featuring Rihanna, from Nicki's album "Pink Friday".

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  • @marcusflair68
    @marcusflair68 11 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    love this guy, no crap talking just straight up good music

  • @mattiapuntofiore
    @mattiapuntofiore 11 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    OMG The voice of the guy is AMAZING *-*

    • @ChanarahOfficial
      @ChanarahOfficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mattia F. His name is Will Jordan, check him out he's super dope

  • @pjj5925
    @pjj5925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was 6 years old when that song came out and I was so in love with it. And I'm 19 now still jamming into it. Man I love throwback songs --- they're biggest part of my childhood. Always remember this. Never forgotten. J.R. Rotem rocks!!!

  • @DrtyWrm
    @DrtyWrm 12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sometimes what gets the win, is knowing how to use different tools to accomplish one goal, he used a guitar player, he used writers, he used his own talent to create something. Sometimes you cannot do EVERYTHING by yourself. Knowing when to ask for help is critical. Great lesson. peace

  • @LTDproduction
    @LTDproduction 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so glad JR does this stuff. He is constantly giving back to up and coming producers/songwriters. Much appreciated, thank you!

  • @dakshinadesilva4861
    @dakshinadesilva4861 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    amazing piece of music, lyrics and two perfect voices. Just amazing

  • @SuperiorNizzle
    @SuperiorNizzle 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching videos on J.R Rotem producing really inspires me. Just shows a song can be made from the simplest of idea's, although the process of making the track may be difficult. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ivanicasmusic
    @ivanicasmusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    genius. love this song always and forever ;)

  • @HAYDENMUSICTV
    @HAYDENMUSICTV 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he uses fantom keyboard, motif sound module and triton keyboard for most of his sounds..and MPC for his drums.

  • @SixelaYoccm
    @SixelaYoccm 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was absolutely inspired by this song.! I've been a Nicki fan/supporter and I've seen her grow & this is one of those songs where you can hear that {Message, production, & over all artistry} The guy singing the original hook has some mad vocal power on him as well -3 S/O to RiRi for making it come alive for Nick.! Hope to see more JR behind the Hit *SMOOCHES*

  • @kewshEnt
    @kewshEnt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    his production inspired my earlier youth..

  • @nqubekotany134
    @nqubekotany134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is a South African, you can tell. We love you J.R

  • @UrbanNoizeMusic
    @UrbanNoizeMusic 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the behind the scenes footage of "Fly". this is AWESOME!!

  • @Konundrum83
    @Konundrum83 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Even 50% is pushing it. Especially for a song like this with so many people working on it. I would say 20% if your lucky. Artists make way more performing these days. Producers basically need to compose and produce the entire track from the start to get there fare share.

    • @eman0828
      @eman0828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      J.R Rotem is a Songwriter/Producer as he's technically wearing two hats. Making beats is Co-Writing. Producing is overseeing the production and recording of the finished record. That's why J.R Rotem gets both Writing and Production credits. Most Hip Hop Producer's are traditional Record Producer's that Co-Writes the music such as providing the beat. But, not all Record Producer's Co-Writes or have anything with making beats as P-Diddy is a Producer and he doesn't make beats. So if you Co-Wrote half of the song all by yourself such as making the beat, you automatically own 50% of the song.

  • @baccanal773
    @baccanal773 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Making magic

  • @celestedestanee
    @celestedestanee 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jr rotem you are truly my idol

  • @MelodistMusic
    @MelodistMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Splice's video brought me here

  • @RickRoss253
    @RickRoss253 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Fam!! #1 coming soon.. Start writing your speeches fellas..

  • @antionearrington2638
    @antionearrington2638 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤love it my two queens 👸 👸👸👸👸👸

  • @boysonlyparty
    @boysonlyparty 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome!!!! hope we get more!

  • @NayibMejia
    @NayibMejia 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an amazing song.

  • @armandmadewnus5
    @armandmadewnus5 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to hear the song with the vocals from the guy on the demo so much !!!!!!

  • @tjazzington
    @tjazzington 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a newer version of ProTools to me... This guy knows his way around a synthesizer and is an enviable arranger as well. Props to you... I hope one day we will cross paths. Cheers!

  • @UziMusic
    @UziMusic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i hope every one of us who really wants to be a producer gets there! :) merry christmas

  • @azma775
    @azma775 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    His synths are the best ever

  • @ganimber3
    @ganimber3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo jr rotem is fukin boss, he just knows wassup, propsss

  • @TrueGritProductions
    @TrueGritProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @M4rc0sAurelio
    @M4rc0sAurelio ปีที่แล้ว

    The famous Beluga Heights

  • @nucentury08
    @nucentury08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    J what’s up man S/O from AD-The Pen & MikeTV 👌🏾😎

  • @TheNikkosacopanio
    @TheNikkosacopanio 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    According to my research nicki minaj kinda wrote the intro part (rap part) then they created chorus which takes only 1/4 of the song i guess ;)

    • @scutmcivor
      @scutmcivor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the chorus is rhianna...nicki wrote her verses

    • @thablackkat9905
      @thablackkat9905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scutmcivor that's not what Nikko was saying.

  • @RaheemTS
    @RaheemTS 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Hertzee wrong, Artist don't make no more than 50% of the money made of the songs. You have to include the producers, engineers, technicians, songwriters, managers, etc. And the studio has bills too. A lot of money is divided among the behind-the-scene people too

  • @IMurderBeatz4Fun
    @IMurderBeatz4Fun 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    It'z Amazing!!!

  • @calebartxero
    @calebartxero 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    them speakers make my headphones sound good lol

  • @samoanz77
    @samoanz77 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing~

  • @TheDFixx
    @TheDFixx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @KebbyTheProphet they are singers.. loads of big shots today started as demo singers. It's a great way to get into the industry.

  • @OGKusH212
    @OGKusH212 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Williamjordanmusic man if that was really you singing on the demo, no homo but i teared up a bit. it sounded amazing homie.

  • @cosmicentity8460
    @cosmicentity8460 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!

  • @jameltanderson
    @jameltanderson 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    that guy on the demo can blow

  • @JaySantana
    @JaySantana 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT stuff!! :)

  • @JLummin
    @JLummin 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @GavSmith14 yeah he does, its a very popular program. i wish i used it, but you need a lot of equipment. I currently use reason 5

  • @JustinBlazzzee
    @JustinBlazzzee 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    what reverb plug in was he using on that 808 snare, cause damn that sounded perfect..

  • @mr.barspitter9586
    @mr.barspitter9586 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Crokodilian
    @Crokodilian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol the audio in this video is peaking..... The irony

  • @datboyhaze
    @datboyhaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is proof that everyone autotunes their vocals even if it’s just pitch correction u can hear it as soon as this video starts and Rihanna says “I CAME to win”

  • @devine_noise
    @devine_noise 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will Jordan on the vocals/songwriting

  • @HotPocketsBoy
    @HotPocketsBoy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    DAMn J.R. did this? been a while since i got my producers credits up

  • @jonahmillerduvalrazed
    @jonahmillerduvalrazed 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jr is the truth!!!!!!!!

  • @Glivinmusic
    @Glivinmusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    LAWD! Yeah, Thats what i ment!

  • @FlickNchow
    @FlickNchow 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Hertzee Artist make more money because they use the songs in concerts. They do tours with those songs. Tours/concerts = Profit. But still producers get nice royalties outta songs like this.

  • @darwintondelotsovit4244
    @darwintondelotsovit4244 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍

  • @shayeasy
    @shayeasy 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @EpicSodas wrong. FL studio is just as capable of making professional quality records as a fantom or motif. guys like boi1da, kanebeatz, hitboy, and afrojack swear by it, and their work speaks for itself. the quality of the final product has more to do with mixing than what workstation you're using.

  • @DrillManga
    @DrillManga 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feel free to download original instrumentals produced by myself on TH-cam page. Various genres include hip hop, rnb, pop and more. Download link within description.

  • @Hertzee
    @Hertzee 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @RaheemTS The artists still make most of the money, and people think they do all of the work.

  • @Maxikope
    @Maxikope 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    A 15 year old girl holds hands with her 1 year old son. People call her a slut, no one knows she was raped at 13. People call another Guy fat. No one knows he has a serious disease causing him to be overweight . People call an old man ugly. No one knew he had a serious injury to his face while fighting for our country in the war.People call a women bald but they don't know she has cancer Re-post this if you are against bullying and stereotyping. I bet 95% of you won't do it...

  • @meliamesoakai9455
    @meliamesoakai9455 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    woowww

  • @AugustAndDanny
    @AugustAndDanny 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really wanna know who sang that hook at 2:09

  • @beliber92ify
    @beliber92ify 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats the jackie boyz fasho

  • @CedricDaGreat
    @CedricDaGreat 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tacoma Stand up!!! Big ups to sky movement! #FOE

  • @MichaelShellyTV
    @MichaelShellyTV 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Th3Hamm3r low quality? lol synths with low bit rates.

  • @sembeatz305
    @sembeatz305 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    He sounds like the guy who plays the facebook movie

  • @Spencerlayne
    @Spencerlayne 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So just like Dr Dre he does fuck all. Every one else does all the work and he just goes to Nikki like here you go. The real talent is in the guitarist and the writers

  • @montanaprime
    @montanaprime 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, the hook was good but Riri made it bang FR.

  • @Stackxxable
    @Stackxxable 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yea artist make about 20% tops and theres only a few that get that. a lot of money goes out to studio time. engineers.. and considering this guy damn near made the whole song im pretty sure he got a good amount of money for this. probably some 5 digit number.

  • @GeorgieCaztro
    @GeorgieCaztro 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need an instrumental

  • @barb4925
    @barb4925 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Need u to manage my daughter she have the best voice ever

  • @keithkelley6255
    @keithkelley6255 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Artists make nothing on royalties. It's all about touring and merchandise. Marilyn Manson made a few hundred grand on Antichrist Superstar, which went at least double platinum. Prince, at the same time, self released his album on his website, and made 9 million. I don't think that album even sold 200K copies. Do the math.

  • @daniel12345974
    @daniel12345974 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    he is an African from south Africa, he owns beluga

  • @freedom_5891
    @freedom_5891 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    did the gitarist get any money for his contribution?

  • @dixi936
    @dixi936 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a person who sings at 2:25 or a synthetic voice? I ask because I would like to wrote songs but I havn't specially a good voice so I would like to know how the composers wrote music even if they don't have a beautiful voice please ?

    • @rooseveltgoodson4737
      @rooseveltgoodson4737 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. the guy that is singing is William Jordan. He is a buddy of mine i used to o music with.

  • @calebartxero
    @calebartxero 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @KTKHarm lol u right

  • @johnupdate
    @johnupdate ปีที่แล้ว

    i don‘t like autotuned vocals any more.

  • @ThankCOD4acronoms
    @ThankCOD4acronoms 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    JR Scrotem ?

  • @VonnieVonVonX2
    @VonnieVonVonX2 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to work with you
    But I live in Ny !

  • @seafoodpizzayum
    @seafoodpizzayum 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    the point is, if you think this is crap, then you should be able to easily do better. Why don't you? Please respond.

  • @Fyeagass16
    @Fyeagass16 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much she paid you? how much?

  • @DANIKAJICOLE
    @DANIKAJICOLE 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT IS WILLIAM JORDAN SINGING YALL!!!!!!

  • @nickidailypoland9354
    @nickidailypoland9354 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    isn't this just pretty?

  • @spacemotorman
    @spacemotorman 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    J.R Rotem and Armin van Buuren must have the same brother.
    /watch?v=zoW-fbFAsIQ&feature=relmfu
    (2:35)

  • @evanisais1
    @evanisais1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah the real money they make is for concerts and stuff.

  • @wizowblowingood
    @wizowblowingood 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    that guy singer is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than rihanna

  • @UrbanCrunkMovement
    @UrbanCrunkMovement 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @retry64ever "Tommy my brother gave me a guitar loop" "Our guitarist Kevin sent us these kind of guitars" His brother wrote the guitar tabs, then the musician Kevin played, recorded and sent them to the studio.

  • @hengelito
    @hengelito 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he's parents israeli's...

  • @AbzDeen
    @AbzDeen 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does he use pro tools?

  • @rebbeckarobinsin5386
    @rebbeckarobinsin5386 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:33 .__. Hahaaaa

  • @R.A.G.G.A.R
    @R.A.G.G.A.R 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vous voyez que même les pros qui ont des studios a je sais pas combien d'euros ont des Yamaha HS80 M alors on dit quoi bande de ....... qui sont chez KRK
    Vive YAMAHA tout court

  • @seafoodpizzayum
    @seafoodpizzayum 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    If that is true then he wouldn't be a millionaire..

  • @TheDFixx
    @TheDFixx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicki probably made about 10%. even 50% is ridiculous to say.

  • @KTKHarm
    @KTKHarm 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @carlogozi Thats not even a comparison lol Beyonce KILLS lol.

  • @calebartxero
    @calebartxero 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    beyonce wouldv been better on the hook

  • @DP-tl6en
    @DP-tl6en 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dam too bad the original singers weren't on the track instead of nicki...

    • @DragonBall92293
      @DragonBall92293 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      David Polanco Rihanna sang the hook.

  • @archiveseeds8125
    @archiveseeds8125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crash course on how to make shitty music with the only intention of pop sales. TH-cam next video auto play is complete shit sometimes.

  • @zenobilis
    @zenobilis 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    is he jew?thank you>

  • @KTKHarm
    @KTKHarm 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its sickening to me that people cant write their own hooks.

  • @sformandei
    @sformandei 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks JR for your honesty and willingness to share this with us. As a songwriter and new producer, I need to hear how this stuff gets made and see that you can have faith in people to take your tracks, play them to people and get participation.

  • @empowermph
    @empowermph 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great interview, his perspective is so authentic and honest.

  • @dixi936
    @dixi936 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a person who sings at 2:25 or a synthetic voice? I ask because I would like to wrote songs but I havn't specially a good voice so I would like to know how the composers wrote music even if they don't have a beautiful voice please ?

    • @glassXmoon
      @glassXmoon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vocaloid is an amazing line of synthetic voices with characters that go with them. They began in japanese, but it spread to the english language. Look up the vocaloid Oliver, I recommend that if you need a producer-worthy voice that uses long notes that you may be looking for. :) Plus, they're anime. Haha.

    • @Juniversal
      @Juniversal 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes It's a real persons voice lol. Just sounds like a layered harmony with some sort of effect on the vocals (possibly autotune).

  • @MusaMusick
    @MusaMusick 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy's my new idol.

  • @grantdavidwest
    @grantdavidwest 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be honest you are right 9 times out of 10 but it all depends on the contract they hold . Some artists can own more than that .

  • @ChanarahOfficial
    @ChanarahOfficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually shoutout to Will Jordan for being the original artist on the hook 🙌🏽 #Tacoma

  • @kersehcoca
    @kersehcoca 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a sick producer, but those writers are amazing too! damn!

    • @eman0828
      @eman0828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      J.R Rotem is also a Writer too. Did you know Beat Makers are considered "Songwriters"? Yes Beat Making is writing (music). J.R Rotem is a traditional Record Producer that Co-Writes the music. He's a Songwriter/Producer. That's why he gets Writing and Production credits for both roles.