What EVERY PRODUCER can learn from UTOPIA by Travis Scott

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  • @hizzle8393
    @hizzle8393 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    wondagurl is so so underrated, deserves all her flowers right now, played such a big role in travis and don tolivers career and for trap music in general

  • @keejay12
    @keejay12 ปีที่แล้ว +1083

    Utopia gave everyone that's actually creative hope to be creatives again and still feel you can make it. We no longer we have to feel we need to be cookie cutter to have a fighting chance any more.

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I like that perspective. It's cool to see risks taken at such a high level

    • @TheRealDahli
      @TheRealDahli ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Bro, yes 🙏I felt the same way. Be authentic and unique 🔥 what an amazing thing to take away from Utopia

    • @keejay12
      @keejay12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheRealDahli right on 🙏🏾

    • @keejay12
      @keejay12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@NavieD yezzir. Travis did us a favor stepping out of this generic wave everyone wants to surf

    • @nuh-uhbro765
      @nuh-uhbro765 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I recommend all of you go listen to Scaring The Hoes from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown because after listening to that, I can’t help but feel like Utopia isn’t as creative as people hype it up to be. You will never hear another song like Steppa Pig or Garbage Pale Kids.

  • @s-guytech9160
    @s-guytech9160 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The rhythm of the percussion in lost forever is very common in west african music.

  • @FalloutskyyBeats
    @FalloutskyyBeats ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Bumping Utopia on a daily and it still grows on me. Even tho there are some sections which i dont like, i'd say its a great Album. And from the production side it definitely raises the bar

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah the production is top level

  • @farraribeats
    @farraribeats ปีที่แล้ว +224

    It’s insane that this album is primarily based off older samples cause it sounds like a lot of the samples were created from scratch recently because of how modern it sounds in todays music.

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest ปีที่แล้ว

      @@athe6thfacts!!

    • @三三三三-f9y
      @三三三三-f9y ปีที่แล้ว +3

      listening to them it's crazy how good the mixing on the album is too, to make them sound so clear and punchy

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest ปีที่แล้ว

      MIKE DEAN THE GOAT WHEN IT COMES TOO MIXING THESE SHORTA MAXIMALISTIC PROJECTS!@@三三三三-f9y

    • @arnavashok2088
      @arnavashok2088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s why the album so goated cuz it ties the past with the present and future not only with the sound but with Travis’s career progression

  • @danielo257
    @danielo257 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I think that just like Kanye inspired a young generation with 808's, a lot of artists in a few years from now will say that this album has inspired them.

    • @AsherneZ
      @AsherneZ ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This album was inspired by Yeezus so yet again Kanye has been inspiring with his projects that he released more than 10 years ago

    • @plvtobeats
      @plvtobeats 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AsherneZok?

    • @AsherneZ
      @AsherneZ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@plvtobeats Im sorry some fun facts annoyed you so much that you hade to reply to me. Have a good day

  • @slikklikeKY
    @slikklikeKY ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Reminds me of early kid cudi beats. Utopia def gonna be a gem years down the road

  • @williamwilkinson4756
    @williamwilkinson4756 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Good video as always bro. I like what they did with the hi hats on Gods Country also. They have a very nice rhythm. My Eyes is one of my favorite songs off the album just because it’s so different. Travis has always thought outside the box. His music breaks all the genre lines.

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah he's one of the few larger artists who I actually look out for

    • @williamwilkinson4756
      @williamwilkinson4756 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@NavieD for sure. The amount of effort that goes behind a Travis Scott Album is more effort than mainstream rappers put behind their whole careers and it shows.

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamwilkinson4756for sure . Travis and ye are the only super mainstream hip hop artists I really look forward

  • @JayPluss
    @JayPluss ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just happy to see someone as big as Travis Scott using samples in their songs in 2023. So many people hate on samples. They don't understand how many songs actual use them.

  • @chisomo-r3m
    @chisomo-r3m ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That sample in sirens has people in my country going crazy😂🔥

    • @nyotass3802
      @nyotass3802 ปีที่แล้ว

      My hips wouldn't stop moving first time I heard it loool

  • @msop5088
    @msop5088 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Karim Benzema giving us a masterclass in production

  • @baygeldin
    @baygeldin ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love the way you explain the tricks used in drum parts! Coming up with an original drum pattern that also works well in the context of the song is legit one of the hardest things to do, but also one of those things that make the song immediately stand out (which is the case with most songs on Utopia). I'd definitely love to see more of that!

  • @normangunn8389
    @normangunn8389 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Utopia the greatest album I've ever heard. I am learning as a producer, and it is helping me shape into what sound I want to make. This break down from you was incredible.

  • @Reggaeshark1987
    @Reggaeshark1987 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Serato studio has the best stem separation tool I have I ever used.

  • @33donhue
    @33donhue ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Nice job on that beat you made at the end of the video, sounds really unique. Appreicate you Navie!

  • @NChapaWI9436
    @NChapaWI9436 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Utopia feels like a stepping stone. I think we’re in travis’ time now

  • @KindjalsBeats
    @KindjalsBeats ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You’re the best for putting out content out like this you don’t know how much your videos have informed me as a young producer

  • @flyingnymbus
    @flyingnymbus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant breakdown thank you

  • @BVRDMUSIC
    @BVRDMUSIC ปีที่แล้ว +8

    An excellent video as always Navie. Thanks for all your effort!

  • @raemarlek
    @raemarlek ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Glad to see That kalindula and Zamrock will potentially be more appropriated cause of Sirens, but s/o to sampa the great for putting it on the map🔥🔥

    • @wakisamuloboka9804
      @wakisamuloboka9804 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zambia has a lot to offer🦅🔥🔥

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is this a good thing or a bad thing

    • @raemarlek
      @raemarlek ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wakisamuloboka9804 Last 🔥🔥🔥

    • @blessbima0642
      @blessbima0642 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@NavieDit's a good thing sir, coz our country 🇿🇲 is getting recognized 🔥

  • @doubleaceprod
    @doubleaceprod ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This breakdown inspired me to dive deeper into traditional African music. A lot of drum patterns to be borrowed from. This album was definitely interesting and inspiring.

  • @owtminato952
    @owtminato952 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    They way you break down all these beat patterns and sound structures from most of his songs from utopia is just mind boggling. Like it's almost as complicated given the fact there's more than two producers for each song. Big ups man 🔥

  • @martindelay9489
    @martindelay9489 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Karim Benzema doin music production tutorials. This is sick!

  • @first3numbers
    @first3numbers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You gotta make a vid about Kenny Segal, specifically his beats for Hiding Places and Maps

  • @blessbima0642
    @blessbima0642 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love the fact that Travis Scott sampled a song from my country Zambia 🇿🇲 on Sirens. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Prod.Xerxes
    @Prod.Xerxes ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad you're talking ab this! ngl hearing the album I immediatly thought of Kanye's production.

  • @lo-st4439
    @lo-st4439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're a legend for showing that sample website blessings

  • @AllBetzOff
    @AllBetzOff ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve actually tried this type of sampling (although not as good) and it’s kind of fun. You get rearrange every element of the original sample

  • @jonvincent1974
    @jonvincent1974 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    god i love your videos so much

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love you so much

  • @thecafesimracing2628
    @thecafesimracing2628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using space in music like this is the reason I always felt Linkin Park was so good. So much little details and the variety of it is amazing.

  • @iv3wav38
    @iv3wav38 ปีที่แล้ว

    In sirens the hi-hats percussion was made with in the kalindula format which is the same type of music the original sample was trying to embody

  • @Mezinke
    @Mezinke ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Why am I watching Karim Benzema analysing Travis Scott's music

  • @prod.trippyfejzi814
    @prod.trippyfejzi814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What makes those 2000‘s P diddy guitar beats (like need a girl part 2) so unique and fire?? Could you make a video on that?

  • @mvrtvrsroom7759
    @mvrtvrsroom7759 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome video and great look into the very under-appreciated production and drums of the best album from last year

  • @Jozuay
    @Jozuay ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Navie D there’s one producer i’d like to see you analyze and see his ways of creativity his name is Monte Booker not many people know of him but if you do have the chance look him up he has very unique sounds

    • @khiddtank
      @khiddtank ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yessssss

  • @placeholder6503
    @placeholder6503 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That sample reconstruction technique as you showcase it, may be new, but it's roots lie in remixing or seperating a sample into layers. That's something I hope everybody who watches these types of vids always keeps in mind, never discard "old techniques" because there may come a point in time where you can reapply them with new tools to create something innovative. That's why I like when some of your videos show off old-school techniques, because I feel like a lot of newer producers lack the connection to those.

    • @assassin8636
      @assassin8636 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what's your point here

  • @SwishMajor
    @SwishMajor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you NAVIE D you now have my subscription. this will help me a lot.

  • @farraribeats
    @farraribeats ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This album is slowly growing on me there’s a few songs I don’t like but songs like Hyaena, telekinesis, lost forever, etc have great production and performances. BTW does anyone know which parts Alc produced on Lost Forever is it just the opening sample?

    • @dandeluxe8731
      @dandeluxe8731 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think the Alchemist produced the second half of the song. The part with Westside Gunn.

    • @PhilBeatz1
      @PhilBeatz1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dandeluxe8731yeah I agree

    • @martinf1378
      @martinf1378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also he produced the last beat on skitzo

  • @fratello24k
    @fratello24k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for sharing the knowledge 🔥

  • @wxlfgxngbleek
    @wxlfgxngbleek ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you bro, you make this so easy to learn 💪

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayy awesome man

  • @thewanginator
    @thewanginator ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What's wild is that I used many of these techniques on my last project with just my MPC.

  • @kyledavidson2867
    @kyledavidson2867 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great breakdown/video man 🫡

  • @karimgentile
    @karimgentile ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Been experimenting with stem splicing with Spleeter, which is free, for quite some time now (a couple years). Wasn't perfect at the time, but got the job done - glad to see it's a technology that's used more now

  • @killzann7757
    @killzann7757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insane, the producers are geniuses

  • @maximelebg8549
    @maximelebg8549 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE U FOR SHOWING ME VOCALREMOVER I WILL DEFINTLY KEEP WATCHING YOU

  • @BeastgamerGHG
    @BeastgamerGHG ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this one bro. I‘m really impressed on how you made your own beat, like fr. One of the best Utopia type beats I‘ve heard.

  • @barnybeatz
    @barnybeatz ปีที่แล้ว

    Mhen you’re blessed for Analyzing this process relatively ❤❤❤❤

  • @K-EWS
    @K-EWS 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those HHs on Lost Forever almost sound like some snare/brush combo

  • @davidwoodward700
    @davidwoodward700 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These type videos are insanely helpful

  • @samih-julienjoha8040
    @samih-julienjoha8040 ปีที่แล้ว

    Un grand merci a BIG thanks from France it was amazing to learn about the instrumental on the Utopia album. I LOVE IT thank you again and I wish you the best.

  • @djtraffic3298
    @djtraffic3298 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me a little of your Timbland Alyaha video.

  • @xinnerxx
    @xinnerxx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *your production is another level mann✨🔥✨🔥KEEP IT UPPP!*

  • @PinkNinjaKick
    @PinkNinjaKick ปีที่แล้ว

    Your beat at the end is fire

  • @KavanDignam
    @KavanDignam ปีที่แล้ว

    my favourite utopia video thank you man

  • @997sandro
    @997sandro ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:30 the original sample is from "Krzysztof Komeda - Rosemary's Baby"

    • @porpolhell
      @porpolhell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks

  • @nenuco5450
    @nenuco5450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buen video benzema

  • @adm75
    @adm75 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    man Benzema makes video essays now?

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  ปีที่แล้ว

      u so funny

  • @somali4riches
    @somali4riches ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro you going crazy…. This dope af!

  • @Welshmanshots
    @Welshmanshots 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beat splitting is gonna blow up thanks to FL Studio recent release having a built in splitter.

  • @balazs7235
    @balazs7235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I first heard Delresto from the album when it dropped and I was blown away, I knew it sounded different. But when I listened to Hyena… I could not believe my ears. So different to everything else and experimental. Incredible album!

  • @d4rk668
    @d4rk668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks benzema

  • @seydebeats
    @seydebeats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your videos, really amazing

  • @shuvonbamberg4368
    @shuvonbamberg4368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude helped make Yeezuz. Can’t expect mid from a guy like that.

  • @prod.trvpstar
    @prod.trvpstar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    benzema the producer isn't real he can't hurt you
    benzema as a producer:

  • @TheBawss90
    @TheBawss90 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video & beat at the end!🤘🏼🔥

  • @nippypoy
    @nippypoy ปีที่แล้ว

    travis has been using the weird hi hats for 10+ years now. listen to "lights (love sick)"

  • @hiraethclique
    @hiraethclique ปีที่แล้ว

    Ngl lost forever with that kick snare drum pattern wouldve went insane

  • @inchetovanco
    @inchetovanco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you're awesome!!!!

  • @slunecnitecka
    @slunecnitecka ปีที่แล้ว

    that beat in the end is crazy

  • @Weonlyknewoneway
    @Weonlyknewoneway ปีที่แล้ว

    You really out here doing gods work bro 💪

  • @TheeMoonstar
    @TheeMoonstar ปีที่แล้ว

    Great beat at the end! I can picture Travis using that for sure 👍🏽

  • @brizolalberto
    @brizolalberto ปีที่แล้ว

    never would have thought that benzema understands producing

  • @Newgodlove
    @Newgodlove ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your title bro. So positive

  • @simocammel9839
    @simocammel9839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you benzema

  • @Quis11
    @Quis11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good video my guy need more🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @darrylhoward3284
    @darrylhoward3284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos and teaching style. Please do a tutorial on serato sample.

  • @dougiefreshh0019
    @dougiefreshh0019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn I was using a technique before Travis Scott did that's sick

  • @dwaidontwait
    @dwaidontwait ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its just soooo much detail within the album that made me a fan of it

  • @s.m1nd
    @s.m1nd ปีที่แล้ว

    The sample splicing reminds me of 9th Wonder’s style who learned from Pete Rock which although he did do the same, 9th took it farther.

  • @thewisefromwest6941
    @thewisefromwest6941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow navie is becoming my fav creator now

  • @nitro2lit
    @nitro2lit ปีที่แล้ว

    we need more like a part 2

  • @factorydiamonds
    @factorydiamonds ปีที่แล้ว

    So many crazy production tricks he used. Some of which i was already using or planning to use. Stem splitting is a no-brainer. I thought you would bring up how he's been using AI to manipulate some of the popular vocal samples.

  • @simaomarquesz
    @simaomarquesz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lets not forget that kanye co produced gods country, thank god and telekinesis (future sounds). which ends up giving an even more unique sound to utopia

  • @MacEsayne
    @MacEsayne ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn Bro u look like Karim BENZEMA I swear..
    Anyway nice video bro 🔥

  • @michaelzamarripa7161
    @michaelzamarripa7161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice to see balon d'or winner kareem benzema taking time out of his day to show us what a musical talent travis scott is

  • @kristan4140
    @kristan4140 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video karim
    benzema

  • @thelifeofmikeyllc
    @thelifeofmikeyllc ปีที่แล้ว

    dude awesome video!

  • @cesarr.camposs.2937
    @cesarr.camposs.2937 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best, your explaining bro thats what i mean

  • @ysl4life383
    @ysl4life383 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think they made great uses for these beats lol . Bro used to the same sample in 3 different applications to get different sounds

  • @zeyadhany5710
    @zeyadhany5710 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks benzema♥️♥️

  • @freequaintseas1852
    @freequaintseas1852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro I want to submit a beat one day, I’ve used so many of the techniques you’ve mentioned before even finding your channel. I just don’t feel satisfied with my beats.

  • @MagikBeetProd
    @MagikBeetProd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job deconstructing those tracks and its sauce!! 🔥🙏 Keep up the awesome work dude!

  • @psyane.e
    @psyane.e ปีที่แล้ว

    Production is crazyyy

  • @mambo5476
    @mambo5476 ปีที่แล้ว

    He sampled a zamrock song from.zambia in one of his songs🇿🇲🖤

  • @davidwave4
    @davidwave4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The production on this album really carries it. Honestly, an instrumental or features only version would go crazy.

  • @silksmoothwin
    @silksmoothwin ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job

  • @buga4529
    @buga4529 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey you look like Benzema when he won the Ballon D'Or

  • @dxzzydxm5518
    @dxzzydxm5518 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i won’t lie, i’m not usually a big fan of your content, but this video was a gem. you have great knowledge as always i just tend to find the videos very vanilla, which is fine, and a bit repetitive. but EVERYONES been shouting out and taking sponsors from paid stem separators and the first thing you say is a free one that sounded great in the example, much love for that. i feel like you pushed yourself outside your box with this one and would love to see more of this caliber because i think it’s great.in the future try to reiterate on topics and concepts seen in old videos less and you’re already very quirky but try to be more weird, i think more personality would be endearing. anyway much love and if you see this comment know it’s all because i think you’re a great teacher and i state my criticism only hoping to see improvement❤️

  • @3elio
    @3elio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank youuuuuu

  • @CM-qz2ke
    @CM-qz2ke ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video