The Alchemist's 10 Best Beats

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  • This is a list of what I consider to be The Alchemist's 10 greatest beats. This is not in any order, though just want to say the last one is for sure my favorite.
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  • @kristofklutz
    @kristofklutz  3 місяці тому +1

    Check out Kanye West’s 15 best beats 👇
    ua-cam.com/video/VrjXCVbls2I/v-deo.htmlsi=yPd9o8klAwm0Da4K

  • @tracksphantom540
    @tracksphantom540 Рік тому +76

    The Alchemist has been involved in 975 projects as of now in his whole career .

    • @SpamBunny
      @SpamBunny Рік тому +3

      home girl has been through it !

  • @JordanClemons
    @JordanClemons Рік тому +230

    It's crazy how Alc has a signature sound that manages to mesh well with so many different artists. Curren$y sounds nothing like Boldly James, Boldly James sounds nothing like Nas, and they all sound incredible over ALC production.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +12

      Defo the most “adaptable” producer there is

    • @dariusdossman5450
      @dariusdossman5450 Рік тому +5

      Boldy James was signed to Nas for a while tho around when he first linked with Alc

    • @dariusdossman5450
      @dariusdossman5450 Рік тому +3

      In fact he dropped My First Chemistry Set while he was signed onto Nas’ label

    • @JordanClemons
      @JordanClemons Рік тому +3

      @Darius Dossman that's a fact, but he still doesn't sound like Nas in anyway. He's actually closer to Prodigy in sound

    • @DD-Obama
      @DD-Obama Рік тому +4

      not to mention Action Bronson and Freddie Gibbs and Roc Marci

  • @patrickh6500
    @patrickh6500 Рік тому +25

    Man I had no idea Alc did the FEAR beat. It all makes sense now

  • @Ballhawk99
    @Ballhawk99 Рік тому +55

    Had no clue he produced the fear beat…but it makes total sense now

  • @seanyoung9014
    @seanyoung9014 Рік тому +303

    Trying to come up with a top ten for this man is just crazy. As someone who tries to check out every single project he's involved in, it would be hard for me to list a top 50. Top ten is just nuts bro but appreciate the effort.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +9

      Love the kind words man 💙

    • @shamsta19
      @shamsta19 Рік тому +12

      was thinkin the same. I was ready to hate on this video too lol.. Hold U Down was on here so list is valid ...

    • @ghettogov6161
      @ghettogov6161 Рік тому +7

      That was my first thought

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +13

      @@shamsta19 bro honestly feel free to hate on it… The Alc is so good that everyone has a different top 10 and most choices would be valid. Go ahead brother lol

    • @jaemccaskill1422
      @jaemccaskill1422 Рік тому +1

      💯

  • @agbeatz2775
    @agbeatz2775 Рік тому +96

    Phone Bill - Boldy James
    Brickmile To Montana - Boldy James
    $500 Ounces - Westside Gunn
    BBS - Curren$y
    The Type - Curren$y
    Indian Summer - Armand Hammer
    God Is Perfect - Freddie Gibbs
    Quantum Leap - Roc Marciano
    89 Earthquake - Larry June
    This is my list but yours is fire too🔥

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +5

      Great list, especially the Armand Hammer shout

    • @agbeatz2775
      @agbeatz2775 Рік тому +4

      @@kristofklutz yeah Haram is insane

    • @waynewilson1068
      @waynewilson1068 Рік тому +1

      ‘95 ghost shit by Conway and Westside is insane, one of the best beats I’ve ever heard

    • @zone._9199
      @zone._9199 Рік тому +2

      Quantum Leap solidified him in my top 3 producers.

    • @BigQBeats
      @BigQBeats Рік тому +3

      I would like to add keep it thoro by prodigy and Frank Lucas by Freddie Gibbs to this list 🔥🔥🔥

  • @matheusmalerbo
    @matheusmalerbo Рік тому +71

    he is so versatile, is crazy that he can do beats for westside gunn, k dot, Nas and boldy without lose his essence, such a great taste for instrumentals

  • @jyeking2316
    @jyeking2316 Рік тому +9

    Elizabeth for Westside Gunn is masterclass

  • @Malcstaa
    @Malcstaa Рік тому +90

    Had no idea Alchemist produced red dot music, such a good beat

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +24

      Best song on the album easy

    • @ebwork3729
      @ebwork3729 Рік тому +8

      Mac went crazy on this Al beat sheesh

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +8

      @@ebwork3729 Bronson as well.., damn I forgot to credit him

    • @JH-dr4xo
      @JH-dr4xo Рік тому +1

      Fr

    • @biggarah11
      @biggarah11 4 місяці тому

      @@kristofklutzdefinitely is the best song on it

  • @efanga6758
    @efanga6758 Рік тому +11

    Respect for Hold You Down being on the list

  • @studiomansion7942
    @studiomansion7942 Рік тому +16

    I've been Yelling he's My favorite Producer since the 90's, and he's STILL AT IT. 🖖🏾

  • @Extra_MSG
    @Extra_MSG Рік тому +25

    Everyone's list is different. I can imagine many fans wondering where "Keep It Thoro" is, as well as many of his collaborations with Prodigy and Mobb Deep.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +2

      Agreed… it’s a war zone out here in the comments lol

  • @xDiP18x
    @xDiP18x Рік тому +9

    Alchemist got Sooo many great beats that their needs to be a top 100 respectfully

  • @holajovito6632
    @holajovito6632 Рік тому +13

    I was today years old when I learned Alchemist produced “FEAR” by K Dot

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +1

      They really need to collab more

    • @TheTacticalMess
      @TheTacticalMess Рік тому

      He also did We Cry Together on Kendrick’s most recent album

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +1

      @@TheTacticalMess yup… ngl but I wish that beat went to any one of the Griselda boys

    • @TheTacticalMess
      @TheTacticalMess Рік тому

      @@kristofklutz They would’ve bodied it 💯

  • @richk8588
    @richk8588 Рік тому +8

    The Type is a crazy ass beat from Covert Coup. It's like tripping on acid doing 90 on the highway with the windows rolled down. One of my favorites lol

  • @bsebola6899
    @bsebola6899 Рік тому +9

    Floor Seats with Mach-Hommy always brings tears to my eyes. Al is just too cold, he never misses, so making a list like this could never be easy.

  • @NSCGameboy
    @NSCGameboy Рік тому +14

    I need that Johnny P Caddy in there now

    • @bigrowdzx3796
      @bigrowdzx3796 Рік тому +1

      Cold beat……..Even colder verses 🥶

  • @reubenlee6438
    @reubenlee6438 Рік тому +35

    I would do a top ten for each year hes been producing. His style has evolved so much over the years but he always has that certain vibe that sticks with you. He's my favorite producer alive right now and that's saying a lot since he drops multiple albums each year. Enjoy seeing people's favorite Alchemist beats. So many to choose from.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +3

      This actually makes sense. Each year is a bit too much but he defo has distinct “eras” which I could do

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the idea man

  • @adrianstevenson1419
    @adrianstevenson1419 Рік тому +21

    everything he did for prodigy was god tier.

  • @jaemccaskill1422
    @jaemccaskill1422 Рік тому +9

    Didn’t know he did “Fear”. Makes sense now. Shit is 🔥. Damn near outshines Kendrick

  • @joel-p428
    @joel-p428 Рік тому +24

    Quantum Leap with Roc Marciano is one of my all time faves. Definitely worth an honourable mention! Wicked list of beats :)

    • @joeswarbrick135
      @joeswarbrick135 Рік тому +2

      That whole album fire 🔥🚒

    • @DawwgHouse
      @DawwgHouse Рік тому +4

      Bro the production on EMB was insane, cant wait for the Larry June, Alc collab next week.

    • @iambvrd
      @iambvrd Рік тому +2

      @@DawwgHouse album friday im so stoked

    • @DawwgHouse
      @DawwgHouse Рік тому +1

      @@iambvrd fr bro 89 earthquake is amazing

  • @Felix-rm3wu
    @Felix-rm3wu Рік тому +20

    The whole Album alfredo and all projects with westside Gunn are best!!

  • @davidparketny
    @davidparketny Рік тому +15

    his beats are so good, he's so versatile, I like listening to him 🙂

  • @MrMaddzkillz
    @MrMaddzkillz Рік тому +30

    It’s crazy how this man puts out so much music each year and every project still sounds fresh. At some point I expect every artist to come to a standstill where they just sound like they recycled what they did before, but I have yet to experience that with Al. He is one of my top three producers ever. 🔥

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +3

      For me, I consider Uncle Alc on the Mount Rushmore of production with Preemo, Dilla and Madlib

    • @MrMaddzkillz
      @MrMaddzkillz Рік тому

      @@kristofklutz you’re not wrong. Those guys are PRODUCERS, not just a big ass name with 10 other producers having their say in what a beat should sound like. I’m looking at you, Puff.. 👀

    • @theoneandonly8504
      @theoneandonly8504 Рік тому

      ​@@kristofklutz Alchemist,Preemo and Zaytoven...

    • @Barryzuckercorn69
      @Barryzuckercorn69 Рік тому

      @@theoneandonly8504 fuck out of here. Madlib is way better than zaytoven the fuck

  • @James-uw2xh
    @James-uw2xh Рік тому +4

    Elizabeth is an elite pick. Worst Comes To Worst gotta be my favorite though.

  • @maad1670
    @maad1670 Рік тому +4

    "Wish Chinegun could see me nowwwww"
    that hook is just beautiful to me

  • @jimdino77
    @jimdino77 Рік тому +16

    not a bad list... Terry really up there, such a fire beat.... wish the version with MF Doom official drops someday

  • @mikeporcaro1593
    @mikeporcaro1593 Рік тому +54

    Man you can't make a top 10 of Alc beats there's too many gems. As a diehard Spitta fan I hate to not see any of their collabs on a list like this. Covert Coup was so well produced top to bottom.

    • @joeswarbrick135
      @joeswarbrick135 Рік тому +8

      Yer Scottie pippens is in my top ten for sure

    • @mikeporcaro1593
      @mikeporcaro1593 Рік тому +3

      @@joeswarbrick135 you already know. One of Freddie's best verses.

    • @joeswarbrick135
      @joeswarbrick135 Рік тому +1

      @@mikeporcaro1593 yer man , fucking love that track

    • @ricardocnn
      @ricardocnn Рік тому +1

      Make your list. It's simple.

    • @mdaxnk
      @mdaxnk Рік тому +3

      Ventilation and Full Metal

  • @tommymcewan85
    @tommymcewan85 Рік тому +12

    Surf N Turf- Boldy James
    Air It Out- Big Noyd
    Body Somethin- B Real
    4th Of July- Infamous Mob
    Classical- Sick Jacken & Evidence
    One of the greatest producers

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому +2

      Hmm there are a couple I haven't heard yet.. thanks I'll check em out

    • @pabloboulanger5984
      @pabloboulanger5984 Рік тому +3

      Surf N Turf, gotta be my favorite one. Over time, I feel like Boldy and Al created together some of the best projects released latelty

    • @miguelreyna5724
      @miguelreyna5724 Рік тому +2

      That "body something" track with B Real from the Chemistry Files is on my top 10 without question! Can't forget "The illest" with Mobb Deep

  • @loosh_2089
    @loosh_2089 Рік тому +14

    Red Death is quickly becoming my fav beat from Al. It deserves more recognition. He was tasked with creating a larger than life cinematic end to a 10 year saga of HWH and he more than delivered. I can easily listen to all 10 min of that track

    • @kbreezy8417
      @kbreezy8417 Рік тому

      everything about that song puts me to sleep respectfully

    • @MichaelBrown-ti1un
      @MichaelBrown-ti1un Рік тому

      Same. Alotta people haye that beat tho lol.

  • @ChopChoiceBeats
    @ChopChoiceBeats Рік тому +5

    Nice List. "We gon make it" "The Far Left" and "No Idea's Original are forever top Alchemist beats. The 2 that I thought would be there are my favourite Al beats but weren't are: "Tick Tock" ft. Nas and Evidence's "The Red Carpet".

  • @jbanksey22
    @jbanksey22 Рік тому +5

    The best he just dropped with Larry June on 60 days up there for me🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jason41482
    @jason41482 Рік тому

    the realest, keep it thoro, the illest

  • @joeswarbrick135
    @joeswarbrick135 Рік тому +7

    Slow roll - Boldy
    Mac 10 rounds - Conway (that beat switch 🔥)
    The entire lamb over rice album
    Skinny suge - Gibb
    Scottie pippens - Curren$y
    Zig zag zig - Marci
    Too many to mention, you just can't pick a top 100 never mind top 10
    Appreciate the video though

    • @dolphinjoe3613
      @dolphinjoe3613 4 місяці тому

      check out:
      scrape the bowl - boldy
      double hockey sticks - boldy

  • @richk8588
    @richk8588 Рік тому +4

    Thug Muzik is one of my favorite beats. It hits me in my soul lol. And the entire Covert Coup album was great. Scottie Pippens is one of favorite beats on the album. Freddy Gibbs kills it on that song lol. There's too many to pick from

  • @MIAMI305LIVE
    @MIAMI305LIVE Рік тому

    Man Keep it thoro!!! Prodigy!

  • @meyerdamagician
    @meyerdamagician Рік тому

    amazing video cuh! 💗

  • @snacc_pacc
    @snacc_pacc Рік тому +50

    Keep making these videos man they’re dope

  • @bokchoybeez
    @bokchoybeez Рік тому +2

    I had no idea he priced FEAR and We gonna make it. My jaw dropped two different times during this video. Also was surprised about the Nas track and Red Dot Music with Mac Miller , these truly are not just some of Al’s best , but rather some of the best instrumentals to ever be produced ever. Please make a top 10 honorable mentions!!!!

  • @Prcjects
    @Prcjects Рік тому +2

    every Al beat is crazy.. hard to pick a favorite

  • @bigprocrastinator
    @bigprocrastinator Рік тому +1

    This was probably very hard to put together. Alchemist just has too much good ish to pull from. Great video

  • @bokchoybeez
    @bokchoybeez Рік тому +4

    Nas , Kendrick , Action Bronson , Styles P , Jadakiss, Westside Gunn and Conway. What an unbelievable list of accolades. Alchemist is truly the most legendary producer to ever exist

    • @cnader96
      @cnader96 Рік тому +1

      Don't forget spitta!!

  • @SuperOrangebird
    @SuperOrangebird Рік тому +3

    Ostertag is one of the most beautiful hip hops beats made

  • @BILLYPATRON
    @BILLYPATRON Рік тому +1

    I rememeber being young studying my favorite producers and hearing “Hold You Down” and thinking “he didn’t start the kick on the one… why? That’s genius.” A lot of people do it but that was the first time i really noticed it in a tasteful way

  • @TheRealSuperskunk
    @TheRealSuperskunk Рік тому +2

    Huge Alchemist fan, so I hate to do this, but the Nas “No Ideas Original” beat is a great name since Minnesota made that same exact beat 20 years ago

  • @milky2sugars
    @milky2sugars Рік тому

    The Platform - absolute classic!! I love Al he is a genius!!

  • @Kyman23
    @Kyman23 11 місяців тому +1

    Hold You Down is pure 🔥🔥🔥

  • @bobbyearley86
    @bobbyearley86 Рік тому +2

    “Different Worlds” is mad underrated 🔥🔥🔥

  • @papaproduction
    @papaproduction Рік тому +1

    Epic list bro

  • @kedakush
    @kedakush Рік тому +1

    My Top/ Favorite producer 🔥🔥 hope to spit on one of his beats before I pass 💯

  • @pdg90
    @pdg90 Рік тому +3

    Wow! Never knew he made No idea’s original or We gone make. But my favorite beat of his is Frank Lucas by Freddie Gibbs.

  • @chill7852
    @chill7852 Рік тому

    Hold you down is one of the coldest beats 🥶 🔥

  • @ghettogov6161
    @ghettogov6161 Рік тому +3

    I did not know he did red dot music... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @myrontaylor5310
    @myrontaylor5310 Рік тому +1

    Luv me a good Alchmeist beat it fits my often melancholy mood

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla 3 дні тому +1

    This is now outdated that we got Meet The Grahams. That beat is so sinister and dope.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  3 дні тому

      Yeah I’m actually making a revised list.. and changing from 10 to 20 since I’m going nuts

  • @idekneo
    @idekneo Рік тому

    al such a legend man

  • @dopetag
    @dopetag Рік тому +2

    I love his muffled snares

  • @LabMatik
    @LabMatik Рік тому +1

    alc is a legend and early inspiration for me. i do dock him points for being so deep in the game and never really producing his own stuff and relying so heavily on samples

    • @TheTacticalMess
      @TheTacticalMess Рік тому +2

      Sampling is an integral part of hiphop/rap so I don’t hold it against him. The fact he has the ear for some amazing samples and chops is praise worthy

  • @jasonkh4
    @jasonkh4 Рік тому +1

    Gangsta and a Gentleman 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @zncuentertainment712
    @zncuentertainment712 Рік тому

    I can appreciate it even though it completely differs from my top 10 ALC beats.

  • @Shlogger
    @Shlogger Рік тому

    dude is brilliant

  • @RaekwonDChef
    @RaekwonDChef Рік тому +1

    Good list. Three bonus beats I would pick would be L.A. River Drive, Back Againg and the Red Carpet!

  • @IMACKMEGA2400
    @IMACKMEGA2400 Рік тому +2

    Creative list. We had a few in common.

  • @VincentDeCowans
    @VincentDeCowans Рік тому +3

    I like that Murda Muzik beat alot too... well chopped. Out of these; that The Platform takes the cake !!

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому

      It’s my personal favorite along with We Gonna Make it

  • @eerdystyle
    @eerdystyle Рік тому +3

    Shit, the Albert Einstein album with Prodigy is enough by itself..Rip P

  • @xXx777_xXx
    @xXx777_xXx Рік тому

    Hold you down🔥🔥🔥

  • @cjalldayonetrey7914
    @cjalldayonetrey7914 Рік тому

    Been rocking wit ALC since 1st Infantry!

  • @davidmanzo5350
    @davidmanzo5350 Рік тому

    Good list E. coli with earl is my favorite personally

  • @Tha4thLetterr
    @Tha4thLetterr 3 місяці тому

    Dope list. My personal favorite of his is "Medusa" used by Willie The Kid

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  3 місяці тому

      Thanks… Medusa is a great pick as well

  • @Merlin0fCamelot
    @Merlin0fCamelot Рік тому

    didnt realize no idea's original was alc.. but i can def hear it now lol

  • @KillaG703
    @KillaG703 Рік тому

    We gon make it 🔥

  • @willdieselpower
    @willdieselpower Рік тому

    KEEP IT THORO!

  • @user-ng6uj4fi6v
    @user-ng6uj4fi6v 9 місяців тому

    These beats are so good

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  9 місяців тому

      They absolutely are man 🔥

  • @rowdyproudy2242
    @rowdyproudy2242 Рік тому

    Because he's the GOOOAT!

  • @DRlFTIN
    @DRlFTIN Місяць тому

    That beat on The Far Left is goated

  • @alexlavorini
    @alexlavorini 6 місяців тому

    5 to 50 by Benny off The Plugs I Met is one of the craziest beats I’ve heard in a minute 🔥

  • @tylerw1892
    @tylerw1892 Рік тому +1

    Always thought the platform Bear was insane. Glad to see it on here. But honestly Alc has so many god level beats that a top ten list doesn’t even scratch the surface.

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому

      Absolutely.. you can see the comments on how everyone has a different top 10 lol

    • @mistamajor
      @mistamajor Рік тому

      Prodigy's song IMKDV off the Albert Einstein EP🔥🔥

  • @shadowdoglaw257
    @shadowdoglaw257 Рік тому

    Tick tock that instrumental rocks for me

  • @slothyg765
    @slothyg765 10 місяців тому

    Saturday night special with Curre$y and Gibbs is a shout as well

  • @GranTyrant
    @GranTyrant Рік тому

    That'll Work with Three Six and Juvi is pretty fire too.
    Some Gangster Shit with Fab
    Calmly Smoke

  • @kijungpaik8515
    @kijungpaik8515 Рік тому +3

    Prodigy - Keep It Thoro
    Evidence - Beats Like This
    Evidence - So Fresh
    These are fire too, but definitely We Gonna Make It tops the list 🔥

  • @FeastTheStoic
    @FeastTheStoic Рік тому +1

    This is hella accurate!!!

  • @joeysadass
    @joeysadass Рік тому +1

    the beat he did for Long Time by Mach is top tier IMO 🔥🔥

  • @arturosaldana221
    @arturosaldana221 Рік тому

    I did not know he made we gonna make it, wow!!

    • @kristofklutz
      @kristofklutz  Рік тому

      No waayyy… that’s like the quintessential Alchemist beat lol

  • @miguelreyna5724
    @miguelreyna5724 Рік тому +1

    Bring it on with Terror Squad is 🔥

  • @keiannahhodges3987
    @keiannahhodges3987 Рік тому +2

    Larry June -Breakfast in Monaco

  • @c01onel
    @c01onel Рік тому +1

    In my opinion Evidence - Letyourselfgo gotta be one of the top ALC beats for sure

  • @authenticguru3677
    @authenticguru3677 Рік тому

    We cry together🔥🔥🔥

  • @scottypiffin5966
    @scottypiffin5966 Рік тому +1

    Dammnnn yall gotta add "Keep it Thoro" 💯

  • @usethharley-ij9jr
    @usethharley-ij9jr Рік тому +1

    Love the beat

  • @phnx_eth
    @phnx_eth Рік тому

    Too many to choose from - Shine is goated imo

  • @jamesrush07
    @jamesrush07 Рік тому

    Man i didn’t know he did FEAR……now I know why it’s my fav song on DAMN

  • @digispeak0
    @digispeak0 Рік тому +3

    Evidence's "Red Carpet" might be his best beat imho

  • @bombdrop1392
    @bombdrop1392 Рік тому

    Bang bang is killer respectfully

  • @ivpopesoy
    @ivpopesoy Рік тому

    alchemist a legend

  • @ZimA-jq7jo
    @ZimA-jq7jo Рік тому +1

    "Throw It All Away” , "Worst Comes to Worst, "Back Again", Piano Love, Baby $hit, The Elephant Man's Bones, So Fresh, See The Rich Man Play, Liz Loves Luger, First 48 Freestyle

  • @thecheck4879
    @thecheck4879 Рік тому +1

    Scottie Pippens- Currency

  • @i.turn.tables6455
    @i.turn.tables6455 Рік тому

    Boldy James Illegal Search and Seizure is angelic

  • @truskateboards3683
    @truskateboards3683 Рік тому +3

    Al has never been underrated. And I say that in a good way. It just took to long for people to recognize how good he really was!!

    • @annasananixay3467
      @annasananixay3467 Рік тому +1

      Bro been top level since early 2000s when I was freshman high school. Glad to see young gen can appreciate it