XLR8R TV Episode 95: The Alchemist: Queens Certified

[orr971]

Alchemist is the BEST producer

[unfund3dm3at]

The last 45 seconds of this video are genius. Rarely does an artist speak of his responsibility to the world and what his role actually is as an artist in the community. Perfectly said. Never stop...

[HijackOnline]

lol i thought he was being serious at first when he was talking about rolling with the mobb haha .

[FreshNostalgia]

Big beards in the buildin

[JDev82]

im sorry alchemist, i respect you as an artist, i know you prob spent alot of time on that "the realest" beat, but kool g rap sent it to its grave. absolutely murdered it. one of the best verses ever.

[rokitalaw]

madlib..jdilla..pete-rock..alc­hemist..premier..mfdoom..q-tip­.. good hip hop producers.. but for rap like that grime street shit.. havoc..dr.dre..muggs..nottz..

[XavierNarez]

haha "I had to not snitch"

[diegobieberdasilva]

what the first beat ?

[Tomahawk2387]

I've been listening to brah since the murda muzik album man that movie took forever to come out yo! I would rate the ALC wit Premo, Pete Rock, Large P., Dre, Havoc. Underground certified.

[paul734]

@Tomahawk2387 yo that movie was advertised in the Source for like 3 years straight.lol

[tequillaroze7]

yo !! type in [ ALCHEMIST SLAVE MUSIC ] its a raw album !!

[menosgrandes1]

thank you alchemist

[ch9zn]

FU BEATPORT

[MercOhra]

@ch9zn man :p beatport rules.. if you want HD tunes to drop... its pretty fuckin handy hah

[Wizee88]

calmly smoke that beat in the background, styles verse was epic, I remember listening to that track on his mixtape the cutting room floor 2, you guys should check it out.

[mistermaster2000]

Anybody please tell me - what is the genelec model he is using in his studio? 8040 or 8030 or some other shit? please tell me if you think you`re sure. i`ll be much appreciated

[OneParadox]

"otherwise you selfish!!" 

[shelbygt700]

this guy's up there with dre beats, they're both fukin amazing

[ramafia09]

what the first beat?

[bevo14burntorange]

@ramafia09 Calmly Smoke

[ramafia09]

@bevo14burntorange

if i could, id give you a cookie.

[chillwill1970]

this dude from Beverly Hills man come on you had to sell crack, dude im a fan but keep shit 100 dude...

[barbievalentino]

@chillwill1970 did u not hear him say after it "nah i didnt do none of that shit" LOL

[Berhe15]

whats the name of the song thats being played ? so chill

[droan999]

banksy=sellout alchemist= god

[MrMEGSWONETWOTHREE]

Alchemist is the true essence of hip hop. I wish he could be my life's mentor.

[azabee1]

is that sellin crack-robbery shit true?

[WeHateSkating]

@azabee1 nahh he was jsut fuckin around.

[pej789]

this guy is a amazing...really smart with music and life situations...real dude

[portpower27]

I love this guy. He has a different approach to making beats unlike most of the mainstream bullshit out these days. I think him and prodigy are made for each other.

[2005chevyimpala]

the song at 6:23?

[gazozisteyenvarmi]

@2005chevyimpala

The song's name is "Calmly Smoke" (feat. Styles P & Evidence) from the album "The Alchemist's Cookbook" peace!

[2005chevyimpala]

@gazozisteyenvarmi thanks bro

[tzlouis]

alc the pirate lol

[Yotas808]

nice beard al

[itsBlackMorris]

i want that alife sweater.

[HyRiZA414]

ALC+PRODIGY=FUKIN CLASSIX

[scp6977]

You can actually be functional when smoking MJ, I mean reggae artist live on that shit in the studio!!!

[snowdjagha]

you know why he says that?? why hes talking about monsters??

cause when you smoke shit your mind starts to think and run faster than normal!!

it's a good thing!!

and this guy is fuckin genius cause he makes beats while hes smoking!!

[dnbcog0789]

that's what real hip-hop is, a culmination of varied genre samples, colliding together.

[Tigerpanzer66]

Best reagards from germany! Keep moving, bro. I love your music!!!

[11940ful]

He needs to shave! I wonder if he would date a black girl like me? Lol I love my vanilla

[miamiwax]

@11940 retarded ass comment

[11940ful]

@miamiwax LMAO

[senobot]

fucking genius

[BOSSKILO]

keep pushing homie...god got us!Madd luv bro..BossKilo

[IndonesiaNegaraKu]

i smoke my joints to alchemist beats

[TRC931]

Space way out to ALC wile puffin the la

[MEGAMANG]

@IndonesiaNegaraKu why the fuck not?

[durtyEmpire]

@IndonesiaNegaraKu smoke mad kush to mr alchemist.... i salute all this producers that set the path for us the new music creators

[malcom416]

@IndonesiaNegaraKu word

[avanduzer]

damn this video is inspiring. Alc is fuckin funny and never hesitates to bring up some really real shit. Much respect.

I still scare myself too.

[dsbounce]

He's a very insightful guy. I hope to be the same one day.

[LATINOLOCO187]

QUEENS AGAIN!

[cp1492]

killer beats consistently

[Gilsams]

Wow, sums up exactly how I feel about making beats. I don't care if he's heir to the British throne, Alc is top-notch.

[prologikpaul]

Its that west coast shit that has queens buzzin.

[deadonred]

fresh alife shirt.

[Pymihustle]

Truly awesome!

[HudsonRiver0z]

respect ALCHEMIST....

[wtfrocio]

I still scare the shit out of myself.

[Auus47]

top five of the top ten producers period. keep it burning al

[mikeharris4893]

nice beard

[lesscunning]

there needs to be a full length documentary on the Alchemist. w/o question.

[Davephatbuds]

ALC is the best beat maker/producer out right now. Check out his production on La Coka Nostra's record and Slaughterhouse's record!! Straight sick shit! Real Hip Hop!!!

[rellybeats]

@lesscunning I tottally agree, seems like a very cool cat.

[BM1792]

@lesscunning have you not heard of alchemist - chemistry files?

[wavvymassta]

hes damn right wen hes talkin about bein creative tho, only certain people are blessed with a sixth sense for art & to bring it to life in watever form. ALC respec due.

[thegreatmagnet]

sour diesel haze mixed with the bubblegum

[KevinRoodhorst]

the name of the track in the beginning is: Alchemist - Calmly Smoke (Ft. Styles P & Evidence)

[bwiddup1]

does any1 no what the track @ the beggining is called?

[smokeythatokey]

Sold crack ahahahahah more like smoked it ahahah!!!!!!!!!!! Alchemist FTW!!!!!!

[ThAtBoYhAwK78]

Last I checked

Al works for Em...Em is a legend that represents hip hop not pop. You want pop go listen to Lil Wayne or Kanye West..

"SON"

[GSR187]

Ive been down with Al since the start, the guys a producing genius!

[PhantomFive]

cool dude to hang around with i think

[Halfbakedd69]

"i had to go for two weeks and sell crack on the hill it was serious" "im just kiddin i didnt do any of that" had me goin there for a min lmfao i imagined his face wen mobb deep told him that lol

[Jammedheat]

Alchemist got that straight heat!!!!!

[kennonsavage]

i can tell he a real ass dude i would love too work with him..........

[MusicIntelect]

fuckin hell alchemist is officialy my new favorite person in hip-hop or at least producer its like the new premo or sumthin n evrything he just said i could feel completely its like thats my kinda persona. the best part of the interview was right at the begining when he was saying the whole monsters thing haha that sums up so much i just had to post this comment people. i love HIP-HOP!!!

[psychopathtv]

Nice Eminem's replacement is here....

[greenthumb02]

you fucking fuck he is not a replacement of eminem he is the best and long for eminem stupid fuck know where you talking about

[GSR187]

Eminem could'nt hold Al's jock strap when it comes to beats! Em is a fucking joke who should just retire, where talking about real rap not pop music son!

[datkidbm]

haha dont look down on Em like that tho. He used to be a monster man

[lilfreshkid69]

yeah one of the tracks is called Chemical warfare, em is a genius and incredible lyricist but you just cant get past the fact that hes different. So your just an ignorant son of a bitch.

[KingElijah77]

He had me goin with the crack on the hill dont snitch thang.....

[RaisiM1222]

Favorite Producer Ever. Period.

[bigworm05]

One of the Best hands down!!!

[XavierNarez]

That beard only equals STRAIGHT GRINDIN!!!! no joke, he's usually a fresh cat

[DigginInTheCrates1]

LMAO @ 4:10 - 4;43

[phat4life99]

what is that BEAUTIFUL song playin

[WhtMike2006]

phat, in the beggining and throughout most of the vid the song "Calmly Smoke" feat. Evidence, and Styles P is playing. It's on the Aclhemist's Cookbook EP.

[XavierNarez]

its actually on cutting room floor 2

[VanBurenBoi]

God's Son is so pristine and glossy compared to all of the Nas albums,even It Was Written isn't that over produced.

[southaplus]

where can i get a hat like that?S-A.great producer.23

[ChicagoColdWarrior]

You can get the Soul Assassins gear at their site.

[piscesariescusp121]

yup. he summed me up when i was about 6 or 7. i'd sleep with a night light. lol.

[oldirtylemons]

It's funny how he made that refernce to when your a lil kid and being afraid of monsters...Cuz now he's all growed up and a fucking Monster himself...The Alchemist is a true artist and a real Genius...

[nkefung]

this guy is a real geniuos

[itclown]

this has always been a dream of mine since i first heard the chronic was to create beats i just never took the time to try it. this video has really inspired me to check it out and see how it works out

[flowfresco]

much respect. his beatz are sick

[AROnE87]

alc is one of best prod. hands down!!!

[blucamaro]

yo the beginning is dope and so true this cat lays it all out for not only the people who wanna create but for the peoples who wanna experience that creativity

[sgtseenoaction]

The Alchemist is one of the best out there

[kaybronson100]

had to not snitch haha

[julianfairbanks]

haha

"i had to sell crack.....

just kidding"

[GhostOfThe92503]

Fucking Awesome Interview.

Al, we need that Chemical Warfare.

[killacali1134]

ALC is the real deal..no bullshit...

[happystuff1]

"ya feel me alchemist in da flesh, i love this profession but ill throw it all away in a second"

[reinediggs]

Dopeness

[J03Nightingale]

all those arguing below-fuck what your talking about. this is a good interview, thanks for putting it up.

[jhooks3000]

lol! I was one of those kids that was scared as fuck of my closet!!!! still scared of the dark!

[revelashaun68]

That's Real!!!

[TheMPCSessions]

ALC the realest mothafucker out there! thnx for posting!!!

[TheMPCSessions]

Being hood is fucking important ill prove it, how many world known hip hop icons you got in ireland? didnt think so... n im hispanic by da way, pussy azz

[TheMPCSessions]

my apologies, youre right dawg, its not important we all know hip hop is from the streets of Zürich and not the hoodz in black america, sorry

[imtheFreshest]

its about the skillz and the love for it fool. alc is from a rich whiteass neighbourhood dumbass so get lost.

[TheMPCSessions]

learn english

[imtheFreshest]

nice argument motherfucker. atleast i speak 4 languages.

[TheMPCSessions]

not very well i see, its cute how u tryin to be street, stop frontin

[TheMPCSessions]

haha u so corny dawg fo real, u remind me of that cat in Malibu's most wanted, lol! Europeans dont know shit about hip hop, n ure pathetic somewun that has his "own hustle" n cant even pay bills, lame ass

[kaybronson100]

UIK or French hip hop what? get the fuck outta here w/ that bullshit.

[imtheFreshest]

UIK??? UK and French Hip-Hop have some fucking good artists. maybe you should get more into Hip Hop music.

[kaybronson100]

i cant take stupid accents. it's not meant for europe man. it's just not. they need to stick to whatever they were doing before like rock or some shit.

[imtheFreshest]

sorry but I dont get your response.

[woznix]

nobody gets it heh...going that way...there should be no reagge,dancehall,rock,blues,ja­zz in europe ...fuck that...we make music here on our on way..no need to copy from US

[imtheFreshest]

fo sho!

[joshgoldenc]

check this out homes, i've been reading your comments, you say that your educated and what not, yet your stuck on the race issue like the others whom you argue with. i'm native american, i make beats as well, i use pro tools,reason,sony acid,lots of midi keyboards and percussion, yet i still dont give a got daymmnnn shit that the alchemist is white or where the hell he is from, he is what we call just "ill"!!!! plain and simple, he makes better beats than most from the hoods.

[imtheFreshest]

yeah... no doubt. Youre right. Finally somebody with something in the brain. I dont give a fuck bout hes race or past.

ILL

is the right word for him.

peace

[PoorBlackJesus7uP]

you know there are somethings you really need to keep to your self this was one of them

(just call that a nice way of telling you to shut the fuck up)

[imtheFreshest]

hahaha just cause im right!!!!

[dachronic2008]

my dads harder then your dad

[imtheFreshest]

could good be. mine doesnt even have a job. and now?

you have a bigger dick?

[dachronic2008]

YE I DO

[SupreemTeem]

I believe Alchemist has the soul of a black guy from NY who died at some point who is expressing himself through Al's music...the shit is deep. Body and soul at times conflict, this is a great example. Al is one of the greatest to ever do it.

[kerrykop]

What?

[TheMPCSessions]

either you get it or you dont

[kerrykop]

You do know The Alchemist is from Beverly Hills ? Why is the guy he is reincarnated as black why not Russian our a Chinese ? How do you know this ? I think he is just good at what he does thats it no mystical aspect.

[TheMPCSessions]

yea i know, the comment comes from a producer perspective, you cant really understand it if you dont produce music? r u a producer? u know what an mpc is? a sequence? pro tools? you know how to sample? or better yet have you even been to queens? brooklyn? didnt think so

[kerrykop]

Ha! good one. I havnt got an MPC i dont hav the bucks for onw but i a have Roland SP-404, Madlib uses it if thats good enough for you.

I have an Mbox 2 and i am up to 210m in my pro Tools exams. I havnt been to the States but i still suggest you do yourself and everyone else a favour and pull your head out of your ass, life is better that way . Believe in science not magic. Peace.

[TheMPCSessions]

shit... 1st of, youre a broke ass bitch who cant hustle an mp, i got the 2500, 2nd madlib doesnt have "a" machine, and he uses da 303 more than the 404 he uses da 1200 more than dat shit, 3rd i took my 310p last year, 4th, i am from da hood and from da states, corny ass mudafucka, "Believe in science not magic" whata fuck is that? you read about hip hop, i live it, whata fuck u know, fo real, go listen to u2 and da cranberries datz as hood as you get, pussy ass bitch...

[kerrykop]

Now your getting a bit angry. I agree i am broke because i spent the last four yeras in collage, which the fees i paid for myself with a job. Did i say i was from the hood ?. If being from the hood is so inportant how come one of your favourite producers is from Beverly hills not really hood is it ? oh thats right he was recarnated from "some black guy from N.Y". Ive got a feeling your just some seburban white kid who is trying to live out some romantic ideal of what a Hip Hop is.

[cassette11]

The song in the background in the beginning?

[cassette11]

WHAT IS THAT SONG IN THE VIDEO?!?

[AboveBeyond69]

Alchemist Ft Styles P & Evidence - Calmly Smoke.

Keep up with the alchemist or else you'll miss this good shit.

[Kapperstoel]

CAMLY SMOKE

[GuyFromTheMi]

A really great interview man...