Making Of Dead Presidents

[Zangboy56]

Hope Jay-z paid him well for this beat.

[SwagIsViesModder]

This beat touched my heart

[Lukasbimba93]

funny how he make it sound so simple and easy

[WAKEUPshift111]

You know hes really legit cuz he called the sample "the groove" ... they don't make em like this anymore.

[AlexJayy3291]

AJG Killed this beat, he named his song Never Enough but shit is hot if yall aint heard it you need to hop on that.

[InspectaMorze]

Ski please make more shit like this!!! i love this style, check out my beats n let me know what u think? peacee

[Ktdlit3]

Check out the beast at beats.. CRAZIIIII!!!

Put the youtube address first then this....

/watch?v=vmHAJeH7_xE

[Ktdlit3]

Check out the beast at beats..

/watch?v=vmHAJeH7_xE

[KALIxKIDxKREW]

HIP HOP HEADS & LYRICIST ONLY!!!! CLICK MY USER NAME TO MY CHANNEL AND LISTEN 2 MY 100 BARZ FREESTYLE 2 THIS INSTRUMENTAL...GUARANTEED "CLASSIC SH!T"

[trackliveTV]

I STILL HAVE THE SINGLE DEAD PRES ON CASSETTE. I WILL YOUTUBE IT SOON.

[trackliveTV]

ALL I CAN IS MAN. FAVORITE SONG FROM JAY. SKI U WENT HARD ON THAT. I WENT THROUGH HARD TIMES DURING THE 90'S. SONG KEPT ME STANDING.

[gbennett1987]

Does anyone know what Ski used for the Bass on "Politics as Usual" off Reasonable Doubt?

[Milesk072296]

jay-z killed dead presidents but j cole murdered it on his mixtapes...

[TjtheTrapper]

This song always makes me think of Brooklyn, falling leaves, and Cosby sweaters.

[Swisscheeseyourass]

lazy mans way

[larrymullet]

Wow

[falconwings1982]

I looovvveee the filtered beat!

[CreationsOfBoredom]

Jay Z did a great job with this track. There is a remake on my page by this incredible artist name AMC. Please watch it & provide feedback. It's the first video.

/watch?v=3iZdWJYVsTY

[ThePrinceOfSanDiego]

& That piano sound is soo damn beautiful

[ThePrinceOfSanDiego]

The way shit was produced like that is beautiful and I wish hip-hop was still like this :/

[3WadeD3]

this shit is tight and like ski is a sick producer... whoever can produce most of the tracks on reasonable doubt deserves a standing ovation. the beats are crazy unique and the rhymes are flatout amazing when jayz just came out of the streets. I can listen to this beat all day loong.......

[2010TheInterviews]

Wow, Damn! Thank's man, This Is REally Dope of you to Do this.

I really Appreciate this enlightening look in. :)

[rodneydavine123]

fuck outta hgre ski anit make shit he just looped dat shit i hate clown niggaz

[1illresponseG]

Four letters one word DOPE!!!!

[jaeboogie85]

best beat of all time

[orkakommapanatt]

top 5 easy

[bartjuhh12]

nice beat i really respect how he fixes the problem of not having bass by low passing it.

[nativesun]

great song!

lonnie liston smith's original was just...CLASSIC!!!!

so fucking deep. inspires a heavy nostalgic almost mystical feel.

and goes great with the added beat.

[OfficialMOE]

so many 90s beats were so simple but yet so much better.

[NancyPelosi1954]

@OfficialMOE Thats exactly what it was, simpler beats with typically better lyrics both in content and in delivery style(s).

[SteveGad]

A thing of beauty. Makes me feel old when he says "...back in the 09's..."

I love this track and enjoyed seeing it put together, so thanks for that.

[worldcreations]

damn such a lazy fuck he sampled Q-tip drums drums

but out of that hes amasingly creative and unique

[getmajor]

@worldcreations You cant be serious with that comment

[worldcreations]

@getmajor

i gotta say that i am serious

but

your still right lol

[nsayne93]

I loved making beats with the SP and 950. Beats came out gritty and it was simple. I love my MPC but it doesnt compare to what the SP did even though the MPC has more features. lol Yes classic hip hop right here.

[marcwa74]

The genesis!!! A true classic

[Aceboogie519]

till this day dead president is one of the iilest hip hop beats off all time......im gonna cry because i miss real hip hop and now its all about braggin....only a couple of real niggas left in the game......

[370ben370]

Dilla drums...interesting

[noir325]

whats the grey/silver system with the sliders that you add the drums and voice. thanks

[COLOMBIAN2009CRIPI]

very good shit...

[xWeaponOfChoicex]

YES GET CAMP LO IN THERE!!!!

[ThisLittleBlackBook]

"yeah i sampled your voice, you were using it wrong! you made it a hot line, i made it a hot song! and you didn't get coin, nigga, you was getting plugged then. and i know who i payed, gawd, searchlight publishing!"

and ppl insist that nas won that one??? "NOOOO!"

[wilderalt]

wow this was a classic moment in hip hop i still listen to this song at least once a week.

[BurntToast187]

Yo dudes, filter is similar to enveloping?

[hewitt718]

Classic...good lookin'!

[DJDrDerek]

mm, the technique used for the bass is pretty creative, I like.

[mRkNeWzOne]

@knEwzOne.. mUch lUv Bro kEep tHE Work up mane

[JahLoveOnline]

so all he did is loop a sample and add drums? thats why dirty south is getting so hot, they producers actually compose music and know music theory.

[ItsJustHenry]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[JahLoveOnline]

@ItsJustHenry, wtf? listen to drumma boy, shawty redd, zaytoven, the runners, I could go on. Dirty south producers are real musicians. But these guys just loop a sample they like and add drums, yea it turns out hot but you cant compare the skill levels to the dirty south guys

[ItsJustHenry]

They're all just synth sounds with a drum. They aren't good at all. The only good things to come from the south are Outkast, Luda and B.o.B.

[JahLoveOnline]

@ItsJustHenry, the fact that you dont like synth sounds has nothing to do with the musicianship of the producers. plus who said its all synth sounds? dirty south producers are the most diverse. northern prodcuers usually stick to the common instruments (pianos, horns, guitars etc.) you see dirty south guys using alot of orchestral instruments, ethnic instruments and they create their own sounds with synths.

ofcourse both sides got good producers but when people talk down the DS, thats annoying

[ItsJustHenry]

I'm not doubting the technical skill of it. I just think it all sounds bland and samey. It doesn't help that most of the people spitting on the track are shit. Saying DS has some of the most diverse producers is bullshit though. Go listen to Oh No or J Dilla.

[JahLoveOnline]

@ItsJustHenry, I'm not talking about the technical side of it either (like knowing how to mix/master) I mean the creative musical side of it. And dude all your doing is throwing subjective preferences like their fact (ie. "most of the people spitting on the track are shit") thats just opinion, I personally think people like wayne are mad talented (wayne is 9th wonder's fav rapper now). And yes DS producers are diverse, they dont just take a sample they have to program their own sounds

[ItsJustHenry]

Being creative is pretty subjective. Its about how you use whatb you've got. If you smaple something and flip it to make it sound completly different, thats pretty creative. You're talking down the use of sampling. I'm pretty sure most DS producers use sampling. Most hip-hop producers do. If you don't have live instruments and don't want some synthy sound, sampling is one of the few things you can do.

[JahLoveOnline]

@ItsJustHenry, yea its subjective but it can me measured to some extent. I am not talking down sampling I do it myself and I know it can be done real well by producers like 9th.

[ItsJustHenry]

Cont--- And you talk about Waye like he's just an average DS rapper. By there general lyrical standards he's near the top. When there are dozens of people in the east and west who could destroy him.

And I don't even like Skibeatz

[JahLoveOnline]

@ItsJustHenry, Yea I know most dirty south rappers suck lyrically but honestly so do most rappers in general. At least dirty south rappers dont try to pretend their smart when their not like many northern rappers do. But whatever I'm not trying to discuss rappers just production.

[GimmeHipHop]

@JahLoveOnline You probably think NY rappers try to act deeper than they are because your mind can't comprehend everything they are saying. You can't see beneath the surface, which also gos for 95% of people. People who are truly deep and intelligent have great respect for Jay-Z, NaS, and GZA because they take our thoughts and present them to the world eliquently and code them so slow people don't understand everything going on. Its magnificent. Real recognize real, thats why u cant see Jay.

[GimmeHipHop]

@JahLoveOnline Wayne can be witty but he just doesnt spit that deep shit You have to understand ever sense I was a child ive noticed things about life most grown men can't comprehend. I see the world in a completely different way than you, and probably understand things naturally you could never learn

Rappers born with that mindstate were popular in NY in the 90s now the average shallow mans point of view is popular cause the masses are slow Thats why old NY rap is appreciated by intelligent ppl

[JahLoveOnline]

@GimmeHipHop, wow that was vague, nothing to argue against that was just a bunch of BS

get real, don't give me a loose string of subjective opinions and actually make a point

[ThisLittleBlackBook]

@GimmeHipHop amen to that, my dude! i'm from s.cali, and with the exception of a few west coast artist i can name, i am almost exclusively drawn towards east coast Hip-Hop; and in particular, the variety that sprang from the early to mid 90's era! it was a special time, and suffice it to say, i'm glad i was there! peace!

[fr3shprince8]

that sample is fuckin crazy dats wat makes me like the beat even more

[Fe11a11]

this is fucking beautiful

[MehyarTV]

birdman is better then jay z

soulja boy is better then tupac

bow wow is better then biggie

[djCsyck]

LOL!

[ASOTaroundTHEworld]

If that wasn't a joke i would strongly advise you to kill yourself lol

[MehyarTV]

lol i was joking dang yall take shit so srs

[deathkinggodfather1]

Lil Wayne is so much better than Ol'Dirty Basterd

JK

[MehyarTV]

i like lil wayne bro

[JahLoveOnline]

@MehyarTV, right on!

[hitmenow]

Did he ever make that Luchini video?

[TheRemedi1]

that's fuckin hot! i can never get sick of watching how this masterpiece instrumental was created..that's real production right there..sampling is the shit..but not to many sample any more,,sigh. it suck to be an artist now

[RadioChamps]

watch?v=Bv5qco4fnNk

[rickypfromnc]

these new porducers aint shit

[boomtomb]

the fruitty loop ass niggaz

[boomtomb]

ahh the 90's era of true hiphop

[masonfain]

@boomtomb - Agreed man..the best of the best came out from 1993-1996 - Biggie, early Nas, Wu, Meth, Red Man, Pete Rock & CL Smooth...nothing better.

[Padwork1]

what is the name of the mixer he is using???

[1Ryboii]

da beat iz sick....buut ii neva knew howw easy that shit wazz ta make

[muzikgeec86]

Well they had some experience in making beats that easily so....yeah

[xxxLiVExLiFExxx]

it dnt matter if you sample or not, its what you can do with it.

classic track

[distortedtech]

I make beats but I dont sample I make everything lol

[cdsplaya]

sucks for you.

[SHOZ83]

dope man

[flatone]

very dope

[Ace111694]

love the fucken beat

[treal21]

youtube is getting very crappy. Their videos always stop, and you can't enjoy them. ITS CRAP

[619ARTISTA]

DOPEST BEAT OF ALL TIME!!!

[Edition88]

this is very dope!

[w33zyguccipac]

im for dead presidents to represent me

[djPqbd]

ski you a genious

[nesvii]

lonnie liston smith - a garden of peace

[TheYouthinaction]

wazap dude nice mix ah......

[nothing88240]

wat did he use 4 the sample

[BoxingJ]

Watch the video

[TYTHAARTIST]

ahh shit thats you?? classic shit

[buttafrumdastuy]

luchini was such a dope as beat

[kingday2424]

hell yea

[LawSlitzNeckz]

PIONEER SHIT!!!!!! TOO SICK!!!!

[gbeer11]

How does this not have WAY more views, this vid was GREAT

[XHALE303]

cause mainstream people dont care about making music or the technology behind it ....Thats why tiesto was nr 1 DJ for 5 years ;)

[abbyab]

SKi is that dude!

[sathwal]

I'm makign my own version to this beat but instead of using the nas line from the world is yours i'm using the eric b and rakim paid in full line. And for the drums i'm using Audio Twos Top Billin' drums. It gonna be soo dope wen its done.

[damainevent911]

yo that sounds pretty cool can u post that wen its up, ill def. give that a listen...

[abacuz]

This is one of 2 beats i can't fucking get enough of. The 2nd one being Mobb Deep - Shook Ones pt2.

These two... Pure Love

[BassBeatsProductions]

i cant stop watching this video!

[MJAdreams]

The Filter is the best part to the trax

[MJAdreams]

classic shit...i come across producers all the time very few come wit it...but this joint...is serious... i need melody for the film im working on...(CHK MY CHANNEL) meldoy that brings that emotion..EEE such a classic...

[krome14]

good shit fam

[Domethought]

sick

[jaymdogg23]

man this is one of the best beats ever, skibeats u r the man

[DeuceBlackGhost]

so this proves nas made jay's career?

[Cdash03]

dam...dis beat is classic hip hop...

about-life lyrics and smooth beats

i thoughz day

[AliBaba4792]

Very insightful! Thnx Ski!

[devinjerrell]

Ski beats is very underrated!!!!! Reasonable doubt wouldn't have been as good if he didn't produce for that album....... =)

[flosen1979]

probably the best beat of all times!

[Riggsavelli]

top 5 beats of all time

[PrescriptionDeath]

the beat got me into this song

[D0USMOKEHAZE]

any1 know what softwares i need to make beats like that plz let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shrizulu]

any mpc and some records and some good drum breaks

[hatredrhollow]

get an, mv its better 4 hip-hop. and some old records.believe me i have both

[dblock809]

fl studio

[philldafunk]

I'd love to see the making of "politics as usual"

[utoob3r]

this makes me long for the real hiphop...it ain't what it used to be.

[baynesboy3210]

damn im cold goosebumps man classic

[murda245]

classic

[1souleagle]

can you elaborate on swing the beat in 16 triplets?

[freshstew45]

this makes love the song even more.

[visualhazard]

I appreciate the good comments for the real rap here but let me clarify something:

The "beat" is the drums and rhythm. Seems to be some confusion with what the "beat" is cause people are using it to talk bout the piano sample. If you talking about anything you can sing, you probably mean the melody/harmony.

Just some clarification from a fellow musician in the hip hop scene ;)

[partsu]

best beat ever!

[kaoshotbeatz]

i learned a shit load from ski when working with his ass my wife fucked every thing up

[Nick98Z28]

the mans a genius

[hstarsky83]

Lonnie liston smith Garden of peace i suggest everyone get some lonnie liston in their collection

[adaluz23]

this is my favorite song

[vfloyd2012]

beautiful

[fatboy226]

the piano in the beggining is beautiful

no homo

[GiantsOLB53]

word, this is ill

[Buk91]

One of the best beats.

[josette5]

this is one of the best beats made

[queencee1]

Is the swing scale a program?

[NuEraFilms]

no...its musicality

[rayjay15]

Swing scales are usually found in a beat making program.

[NuEraFilms]

OH! that kind of swing scale...oops

[Bouddhabuzz]

How did he said he captured the bass from the sample? With what kind of equipment? (I'm not english, so I didn't get that part) .Its about 2:52 to 3:12

[cadabraa]

He used a filter to cut off all high-pass frequency. What kind of equipment do you use? Most samplers have a really nice filter with which you can do exactly this with just turning a few knobs man.

[Bouddhabuzz]

oh ok, thanks man. I don't have my own shit right now but I my friends got MPC's and Turntable so I do my thing there.

[keepiticy]

ok he got the sample from Lonnie Liston Smith - Garden Of Peace

and he got nas sample from the song not the accapella cause with the acapella it has less bass he also sample the drums from the world is yours and another song

[kuriosity89]

didn he say he sampled the drums from the remix of Oh My God by ATCQ and Busta Rhymes?

[maden600]

where did he say he sample it from again he sed his name but i couldnt hear... get back to me

[Bouddhabuzz]

Lonnie Liston Smith - Garden Of Peace

[bilzweet]

He sampled it from NAS

[maden600]

i kno he sampled the voice from nas, im talkin bout the tone, piano

[bilzweet]

ow lol my badz :P

[deadfresh10]

dead presidents 2 lyrically was way better than 1

[3rdshift513]

this is my favorite jay-z song of all time...wow i spit my wonder rhymin shit, me and my conclomerate..woooow!!

[bnreal800]

one of the best hip hop songs ever real talk

[iawesome60]

classic

[doekoejohn]

much love for giving us this...

[dvpap]

Best song ever

[puertoricanbobbythom]

COLD

[elliotousley]

totally legit.

[arodcar]

this beat is sublime

[lucabrazi83]

anybody have any idea what that actual sample is? its so soothing to listen to. sounds like some movie score type shit

[Holiday656]

Lonnie Liston Smith's "Garden of Peace".

[lucabrazi83]

I scrolled to the earlier posts and found it but thanks anyway :) much appreicated.

[1prowrestling]

sick beat end of whether sampled or not!

[strider2k2]

This is my favorite Jay-Z song.

[escopac123]

dats tight,.

[swhite1000]

True true.. Arabmaffia dont kno shit about this. Even if it was like cut and paste, its the shit

[MixThaMasta]

arab, u camel fuckin idiot, u dont kno w the first thning about hip hop, talkin about he never made art he only cut and paste,

talkin bout real producers compose their own melodies, bredrin ur so soft

[Arabmaffia]

suck ur mum too

[thewalls23]

one of the best piano samples in hip hop history