The Making Of J. Cole's "Kevin's Heart" With T-Minus | Deconstructed

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  • @BrokeBoi
    @BrokeBoi 6 років тому +2667

    one of my faves off the album. Legendary

    • @EscoEsco2x
      @EscoEsco2x 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-UQVOJVAonw/v-deo.html

    • @phoenix-element
      @phoenix-element 6 років тому

      Yo check out my remake of Jcole's Kevin Heart
      ua-cam.com/video/NLew_TKSmqw/v-deo.html tell me what you think please like and share

    • @kevinh9304
      @kevinh9304 6 років тому

      bruh you got 808 likes

    • @zxayj8377
      @zxayj8377 6 років тому

      Hmm

    • @papic03
      @papic03 6 років тому

      Yung L Drama gm

  • @benja303
    @benja303 6 років тому +730

    J Cole Kevins Heart:
    What I learned:
    -Live instruments can give you a richer feel than any vst ever will. Find muscians to create with you.
    -Try doing multiple hi hat lines
    - Retro colour is a cool FX plugin to check out.
    - Take your time with your sound selection, it will pay off.
    Producer T minus prides himself on sound selection. Says he is a doctor when it comes to this.
    Melody:
    - Emotional Live Guitar Jazz Chords
    - Fx with Plugin Retro Colour to give the guitar a synthy game Feel
    Bass:
    - RnB moogish Bassline from the Tal Uno
    - BwB 808 under Tal Uno
    Drums:
    - Trap Drums with Lofi ish snare
    - Sharper snare layered with clap
    - Typical trap Hi hat line 1
    - Second trap hi hat line
    - Cool little congo perc
    Additonal Melodies:
    - Tal Uno and effectrixy synth for chorus sound with crystalizer from soundtoys on it.
    - Omnisphere whalish Pan flutey sound. Very cool.

    • @dariohhh
      @dariohhh 4 роки тому +19

      you forgot be original

    • @InfiniteLeos
      @InfiniteLeos 4 роки тому

      dot to save

    • @thepope9648
      @thepope9648 4 роки тому +3

      ok? don’t copy what other ppl are doing. be creative

    • @benja303
      @benja303 4 роки тому +26

      @@dariohhh Lol... I was noting what he said in the video what do you mean be original? I wasn't writing ""how to make a beat" i writing how he made THIS beat. You guys are dumbasses lmao

    • @apollospyrol7168
      @apollospyrol7168 4 роки тому +7

      @@thepope9648 technically you said it wrong necause starting out you copy until you become unique

  • @genius
    @genius  6 років тому +1783

    thank you T-Minus

    • @mikeseggio2351
      @mikeseggio2351 6 років тому +8

      Beibs in the Trap next

    • @1rename1
      @1rename1 6 років тому

      Genius could you try and do VVS by Jazz Cartier next? That instrumental is insane

    • @AresXIV414
      @AresXIV414 6 років тому +3

      No stylist by french montana please!

    • @labplaylist7807
      @labplaylist7807 6 років тому

      genius please deconstruct Taste by Tyga and D.A Doman !!

    • @kidnogood2549
      @kidnogood2549 6 років тому

      I just dropped my first beat on Soundcloud, any response is apreciated. If you like it leave a follow and i´ll follow back, much love

  • @thekidnotsogreat6781
    @thekidnotsogreat6781 6 років тому +2215

    Genius always choose the best people and the best songs . Plus J.Cole is the goat but besides that we gotta give genius some credit for the camera edits, it’s fire🔥

    • @peedypxblo
      @peedypxblo 6 років тому +17

      agreed wit everything u said til u called Cole the goat...

    • @ifyouusedarkmodeimjohncena7189
      @ifyouusedarkmodeimjohncena7189 6 років тому +11

      @@peedypxblo Then who Trippie redd lol

    • @jeremyjamero199
      @jeremyjamero199 6 років тому +18

      I noticed the camera edits too. Kind of aligning itself with the lo-fi nature of the track.

    • @kid5042
      @kid5042 6 років тому +6

      @@ifyouusedarkmodeimjohncena7189 NaS,Rakim, Lupe, Kane, Kool G, Pun, Biggie, Pac, Cormega, Big L, AZ, Andre 3k, Scarface..?

    • @uriel4274
      @uriel4274 6 років тому +19

      peedy pxblo j cole is the goat

  • @SmartRapperTV
    @SmartRapperTV 6 років тому +2864

    This goes HARD. I love these Deconstructed videos. I need something like this for my channel 😅

    • @superxdabest3288
      @superxdabest3288 6 років тому +4

      Smart Rapper smart rapper *GANG!*

    • @basia2330
      @basia2330 6 років тому +42

      Your channel is straight clickbait

    • @jd5726
      @jd5726 5 років тому +2

      @@basia2330 stfu Rob is awesome

    • @Leemusiq2190
      @Leemusiq2190 5 років тому +2

      soundcloud.com/user-448487941/streak

    • @cantfeelmyface333
      @cantfeelmyface333 4 роки тому +1

      @@jd5726 nah

  • @DatDaDatty
    @DatDaDatty 6 років тому +1697

    i get the skirt when i want SKRTTTT

  • @mathismarshall8242
    @mathismarshall8242 6 років тому +1208

    This track has a great vibe, it's one of my favorite tracks on the album!

    • @jcast3126
      @jcast3126 6 років тому +4

      Mathis Marshall this song and kod

    • @lukeforest1702
      @lukeforest1702 6 років тому +2

      Me too!!! I always thought it was a lofi rhodes of some sort

    • @aaymanafzal2499
      @aaymanafzal2499 6 років тому

      my favorite

    • @realfinesser7265
      @realfinesser7265 6 років тому

      Wanna collab? I use fl studio 20
      Metro lego is my soundcloud name.

    • @jd5726
      @jd5726 5 років тому

      @@realfinesser7265 😂 what an ass name

  • @chinmaymandavgane
    @chinmaymandavgane 6 років тому +517

    Man Genius comping up the with behind the track videos, its so dope, you get to witness how it went down in person.

  • @Lukwiya
    @Lukwiya 6 років тому +757

    J Cole needs to come on deconstructed aswell

  • @zayvidshouse
    @zayvidshouse 6 років тому +76

    You can tell this guy is immensely talented. He was born to do this.

  • @arnavbops1881
    @arnavbops1881 6 років тому +3959

    he goes "its a really simple beat".... he's using whale sounds.

    • @chadlategan2808
      @chadlategan2808 6 років тому +134

      Lol its a preset... most of the track is sampled based so it is quite straight forward.

    • @YonasKBeatZ
      @YonasKBeatZ 6 років тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @majikcity419
      @majikcity419 5 років тому +20

      Real shit tho! Lmao I was thinking the same thing

    • @kid5042
      @kid5042 5 років тому +15

      Simple to him.

    • @molassesdeathbed5531
      @molassesdeathbed5531 5 років тому +12

      it's a very simple beat

  • @delaeazy8090
    @delaeazy8090 6 років тому +11

    I swear I can play that guitar loop over and over again and I still won’t get bored of that sound. 🔥 the way those drum patterns bounced of each other gave it that vibe. Best production song on the album.

  • @ste6849
    @ste6849 6 років тому +6

    What I love about deconstructed is you hear sounds you didn’t hear before and then when you go to the song you can hear them perfectly. Am I the only one ?

  • @kari3263
    @kari3263 6 років тому +45

    j cole is the preacher you never knew you needed cause I mean he be breaking down all he major problems in this world. I give props when it’s due and I give j cole allllll the props👏🏼👏🏼

  • @ggyomama
    @ggyomama 6 років тому +158

    Damn I can’t believe that synth is a guitar! Couldn’t figure out how they made that sound

    • @jake-ogowanda259
      @jake-ogowanda259 6 років тому +11

      GusG Personal it is kinda hard to tell but its that gucci bitcrush that throws it off

    • @Leemusiq2190
      @Leemusiq2190 5 років тому

      soundcloud.com/user-448487941/streak

  • @jorgemadrid645
    @jorgemadrid645 6 років тому +741

    Hands down best song on K.O.D

    • @anthony-rq9sx
      @anthony-rq9sx 6 років тому +23

      nah

    • @nibblerino_
      @nibblerino_ 6 років тому +43

      COUNT IT UP COUNT IT UP COUNT IT

    • @amaribrown3752
      @amaribrown3752 6 років тому +43

      Nah Window Pain

    • @babygoat5221
      @babygoat5221 6 років тому +41

      Window Pain, Once an Addict, then Kevin's Heart

    • @ginovious
      @ginovious 6 років тому +38

      Brackets may be my favorite😌

  • @qruze9162
    @qruze9162 6 років тому +372

    J. Cole a G.O.A.T lets be real

    • @chito9991
      @chito9991 6 років тому +7

      RubyDaCherry ' yea these last two years or so he’s become a legend

    • @writenotesful
      @writenotesful 6 років тому +6

      Negative, Kendrick better

    • @JuiceWiliker
      @JuiceWiliker 6 років тому +13

      Let’s be clear. Cole for sure the GOAT

    • @dominic7114
      @dominic7114 6 років тому +1

      He's not even top 100 all time

    • @JuiceWiliker
      @JuiceWiliker 6 років тому +17

      d o m i n i c h hey man. Imma say this with all disrespect.
      Stop breathing.

  • @theo_m_YT
    @theo_m_YT 6 років тому +34

    Genuinely thought that that main melody was an electric Rhodes piano of some sort 😂. It’s amazing what mixing can do.

    • @evan5746
      @evan5746 6 років тому +1

      TheoMkheez yeah I love a that bit crusher

  • @FloorStylez
    @FloorStylez 6 років тому +11

    Amazing producer. Dude has been on here a few times now. Stacking subtleties to create gold! Much respect. Melodically very strange but just works so well.

    • @SebSosa
      @SebSosa 5 років тому +2

      He's been in the game for a long time too, I'm glad he's still relevant

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 6 років тому +111

    T MINUS...I thought this guy disappeared since he used to collaborate with big name artists like Drake a LOONG time ago. Good to see a video on my favorite song on *K.O.D* 🙌🔊

    • @Croviel
      @Croviel 6 років тому

      LeBeautiful he had a genius video like a year ago

    • @Liam-fs5fe
      @Liam-fs5fe 6 років тому +6

      He got songs on every Drake album i think

    • @Brotherkai11
      @Brotherkai11 6 років тому +5

      You just disappeared that's all

  • @unibeastbeats
    @unibeastbeats 6 років тому +7

    I love all these 80's retro sounds that are coming back in modern hip hop form

  • @ElijahLoganmaztrpeac3official
    @ElijahLoganmaztrpeac3official 6 років тому +627

    It's interesting I thought the loop was a bit more rhodes-y if that makes sense

    • @jeremyjamero199
      @jeremyjamero199 6 років тому +16

      Seriously did not think it was a jazz guitar.

    • @neilthompson8027
      @neilthompson8027 6 років тому +15

      I knew it was guitar strings, but I thought he was consiously using the lo-fi filter from an SP 404 or 303 which imitates the 12 bit aliasing from the SP1200 sampler. A Rhodes sounds more like bells than strings.

    • @zackchristensen7744
      @zackchristensen7744 6 років тому +8

      sounds sooooo rhodes-y but it always tripped me up because you can make out the strumming

    • @jbudge608
      @jbudge608 6 років тому +2

      Yeah shit just blew my mind

    • @DEY-G
      @DEY-G 6 років тому

      Elijah Logan same

  • @seanstars6637
    @seanstars6637 6 років тому +9

    So detailed. Really makes you appreciate the work producers put into their beats.

  • @CryptoWaveee
    @CryptoWaveee 6 років тому +488

    T-minus a genius for sure

    • @phoenix-element
      @phoenix-element 6 років тому

      Yo check out my remake of Jcole's Kevin Heart
      ua-cam.com/video/NLew_TKSmqw/v-deo.html tell me what you think please like and share

    • @ArshadChengadu
      @ArshadChengadu 5 років тому

      On*

    • @spooked2104
      @spooked2104 4 роки тому +1

      @@phoenix-element
      00
      |||||

  • @_CP30_
    @_CP30_ 4 роки тому +5

    The production on this is next level. Gotta respect the craft.

  • @LexanderMiller
    @LexanderMiller 5 років тому +2

    What makes this song work so well is how Cole's voice sits on top of the track. The mic choice and mastering is fire, but what I think did it was how much space this dude left for the vocals.

  • @aaronc4512
    @aaronc4512 6 років тому +6

    One of my favourite tracks this year🔥 that guitar loop makes me wanna hear an acoustic version now

  • @jacobvasquez9634
    @jacobvasquez9634 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely insane. Had no idea how incredible the process of making these beats are

  • @KABCompany
    @KABCompany 6 років тому +2

    The editing and cinematography on this episode is top notch 🔥keep it up Genius/crew

  • @IsaacTownerBeats
    @IsaacTownerBeats 6 років тому +2

    Watching these always inspires me to keep creating more. Thank you for this series Genius.

  • @andiredd8605
    @andiredd8605 6 років тому +22

    prettiest song on kod

  • @falloutskyy
    @falloutskyy 6 років тому +53

    Now its time to get Cole himself

  • @ricardogarcia9650
    @ricardogarcia9650 6 років тому +65

    Not gonna lie that guitar cord sounded like slide in the beginning

  • @alltrxth
    @alltrxth 4 роки тому

    I love the genius deconstructed series more than anything on UA-cam. Thank you for this one. One of my favorite songs

  • @ceetee110
    @ceetee110 4 роки тому +3

    I'm honestly stoked to see T-Minus uses FL. I always feel this nagging feeling like "you've gotta switch to Ableton or Reason sooner or later", but I never actually feel like I want to. It's always nice to see accomplished producers still rocking with FL.

  • @Nico93106
    @Nico93106 6 років тому +2

    Love the deconstruct... The guy stepped out of the typical trap beat.. As he said at the end it has that trap feel with a soulful vibe. Perfect combination.

  • @theodorefredrick7058
    @theodorefredrick7058 6 років тому +6

    BEEN WAITIN TOO LONG FOR THIS SHITTTT 🔥🔥🔥🔥THANKS GENIUS!

  • @adl0815
    @adl0815 6 років тому

    Finally someone who actually shows the actual processing (what effects he uses).
    Thanks!

  • @Driekanter
    @Driekanter 6 років тому +77

    Please make a deconstructed of astrothunder by travis scott

  • @nokjutsu8834
    @nokjutsu8834 6 років тому

    Glad to see someone come in with expanded knowledge and tools. Different plugins, mixing skills and more. Good stuff

  • @aKidNamedBrady
    @aKidNamedBrady 6 років тому +6

    I honestly would love if they extended the length of the series to go a bit more in depth.

  • @TheKnicks2012
    @TheKnicks2012 6 років тому +1

    Editing was awesome in this video. Keep this series up

  • @canismajorbeats
    @canismajorbeats 6 років тому +17

    Legend

  • @Luke_Hydrosa
    @Luke_Hydrosa 6 років тому +1

    Loved this song and the melody just sticks in your mind all day ,great collaboration between t-minus and cole

  • @DiabolicKal646
    @DiabolicKal646 6 років тому +15

    Finally a song worth being DECONSTRUCTED

  • @DaneIbsen
    @DaneIbsen 4 роки тому +2

    I didn’t even realize the beat sounded like that and I love that song. Cole is just legendary man

  • @catfishstick7221
    @catfishstick7221 6 років тому +2

    I really love genius and how they are focusing and giving credit to the artist it makes me happy also to see they are not focusing on just trap and more modern things but doing stuff like this is awesome. love u Genius

  • @BeautyMixxD
    @BeautyMixxD 6 років тому +1

    I just saw j cole last Wednesday & Kevin's heart is my favorite off KOD 😭❤ THANK YOU FOR THIS IT WAS AMAZING 🔥

  • @bouncekilla
    @bouncekilla 6 років тому +297

    I think Genius like T minus

  • @Itsyoung1717
    @Itsyoung1717 6 років тому

    “The making of” videos are the best! Another great one!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @josephenang616
    @josephenang616 4 роки тому +4

    This was so comforting to watch 😭😭😭

  • @ProdbyHEMIE
    @ProdbyHEMIE 6 років тому

    Hands down my favorite video series on UA-cam💯keep it coming Genius

  • @krumparvanov8327
    @krumparvanov8327 5 років тому +8

    "this track is very simple"
    *3 hihats, a lot of drums and a hundred effects*

  • @andrewvictor8444
    @andrewvictor8444 6 років тому +8

    4:43 thought about passionfruit flute for a moment

  • @kenzodude7390
    @kenzodude7390 4 роки тому +11

    "simple beat"
    **adds three different hi hats**

  • @Supremeteamcaptain
    @Supremeteamcaptain 6 років тому

    Don't ever stop this series

  • @kouse777
    @kouse777 6 років тому +317

    Genius give me a heart pleaseeee❤
    Ps. Thank you all for the likes damn💕

    • @kouse777
      @kouse777 6 років тому +6

      Thank u genius💕💕

    • @genius
      @genius  6 років тому +11

      :)

  • @danizm78
    @danizm78 6 років тому

    thanks Genius please never stop making these making of videos they are very inspiring.

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 6 років тому +4

    Cool to see everything behind the scenes

  • @jaybolourin1828
    @jaybolourin1828 6 років тому +2

    T minus really the goat producer. Drake, Kendrick, Cole, Lil Wayne, the list goes on for ever... this man created a ton of hits

  • @gameboyAdvSpDSi
    @gameboyAdvSpDSi 6 років тому +7

    excellent guitar chords

  • @fasho5390
    @fasho5390 6 років тому

    what we have right here is a producer who is so confident in their ability that they have no problem with sharing all the sounds, drums, plug-ins, and effects that they use in a track.
    you won't find many deconstructed videos like this one.

  • @cherrybdaone
    @cherrybdaone 6 років тому +18

    Now I'll be intentionally listening for the whale call 😫

  • @ajayiayomide3068
    @ajayiayomide3068 6 років тому

    Creative work put into this track and the whole album, makes the music Cole make even more respected and appreciated. #coleworld 💯

  • @one_man_community
    @one_man_community 6 років тому +3

    Yes, another good deconstruction. As well as Stay, Pursuit Of Happiness, Redbone.

  • @lukestar2218
    @lukestar2218 6 років тому

    i saw this pop up in my notifications and I immediately clicked on it. favorite Genius series.

  • @diegovasquez8829
    @diegovasquez8829 6 років тому +39

    I want PRBLMS from 6lack

  • @jjpavone3946
    @jjpavone3946 6 років тому

    Genius, can’t thank y’all enough for this. Been waiting on this for a minute. Y’all the 🐐

  • @ZenZenZenZenZen
    @ZenZenZenZenZen 5 років тому +5

    can you please make deconstructed videos of Rum 151 or any other tracks produced by Christo (tichristo) in DiCaprio 2?

  • @joecosello2188
    @joecosello2188 2 роки тому

    Yo props to Genius for showcasing beat makers. Always been wanting to see this type of content.

  • @DaRotiboys
    @DaRotiboys 6 років тому +145

    How many likes can we get for Cole the 🐐???

  • @DaDudeBigB
    @DaDudeBigB 6 років тому

    One of my favorite tracks off KOD. Glad they did a deconstructed of this beat!

  • @rexbeatz_
    @rexbeatz_ 6 років тому +21

    T-Minus the GOAT no cap

  • @mustafam5262
    @mustafam5262 6 років тому

    One of the most fire series of videos on youtube

  • @vexaholic
    @vexaholic 6 років тому +20

    Can yall do Pyramids by frank ocean 😍

    • @alicefayxxo
      @alicefayxxo 5 років тому

      Omg yesss that would be Marvelous 😍😍😍

  • @kasiahroy2082
    @kasiahroy2082 4 роки тому

    This is one of the songs that I can't stop listening to this song!!!!!!

  • @haiderh042
    @haiderh042 6 років тому +253

    First beat on genius that's complicated lol

    • @GRAv111
      @GRAv111 6 років тому +99

      Redbone was complex

    • @nagboinfi
      @nagboinfi 6 років тому +47

      The jaden Smith beat was complicated, and Passion Fruit.

    • @ianblackburn2645
      @ianblackburn2645 6 років тому +5

      L

    • @dariusxxo
      @dariusxxo 6 років тому +22

      dark night dummo is easily the best episode

    • @kaushalrao101
      @kaushalrao101 6 років тому +8

      Darius Johnson thats just cause C-note is lit lmao

  • @braxtonvestal777
    @braxtonvestal777 6 років тому

    Its so refreshing to hear straight soulful musical production layered up so well.

  • @guye94
    @guye94 6 років тому +5

    Hey Cole, I know you gonna be watching this my g 😂 Give me that Revenge of the Dreamers 3 👊🏾

  • @Ithacaa
    @Ithacaa 6 років тому

    My favorite channel and my favorite series. THANK YOU

  • @ohdamnhahabeats1346
    @ohdamnhahabeats1346 6 років тому +16

    I'm going to be on here one day 🙏

  • @JAY.SCRIBE
    @JAY.SCRIBE 6 років тому

    whoever edits these Genius videos needs a raise.

  • @kobewan1
    @kobewan1 6 років тому +85

    She my #1 I don’t need nothing on the side..... (keep it going)

  • @danknatic
    @danknatic 6 років тому

    The hook echo sound is literally god tier beautiful

  • @nversace5266
    @nversace5266 6 років тому +5

    i need that guitar loop

  • @profmajr
    @profmajr 2 роки тому

    that melody is so beautiful

  • @aap9716
    @aap9716 6 років тому +8

    Hands down my favorite album of the year

  • @bryant9809
    @bryant9809 6 років тому

    T-Minus one of my favorite producers and one of my favorite tracks on the album

  • @androidkharifatman
    @androidkharifatman 6 років тому +13

    Wish they did a Larry Fisherman beat before he passed , but good shit nonetheless 🔥🔥

  • @Take12save1
    @Take12save1 6 років тому

    This track was a whole vibe.. On my
    "Cuts" playlist for sure

  • @Keezus.
    @Keezus. 6 років тому +10

    Honestly I got more respect for he’d producers than I have for these rappers. Aside for guys like cole, em, kendrick, Joyner, mick etc. basically the versatile lyrical guys. Guys like that I admire but being a producer takes so much talent maybe even more than rapping where as most of these rappers just pray they get a hit song then blow up while the producers have to either go to college and learn music theory or learn t themselves or from a mentor. Learn how other instruments blend together and on top of that learn what color is in music and incorporate it into the beats then after all of that find a way to stand out from other producers in the game and consistently produce

    • @andrewkear8000
      @andrewkear8000 6 років тому +3

      You do know it takes years of crafting to master lyricism right?

    • @Keezus.
      @Keezus. 6 років тому

      Andrew Kear that’s why I said I respect real rappers. These mumble rappers just sit in their moms house say words that rhyme and just blow up compared. I know there are real artist in the game game hats why I acknowledged them aka kendrick, cole, em, chance, Sean etc

  • @norymusic
    @norymusic 4 роки тому

    This series is one of the most incredible analyses of art in the modern era.

  • @pieonyoutube
    @pieonyoutube 6 років тому +4

    much dank get in here

  • @VlogCandyMinus
    @VlogCandyMinus 6 років тому

    Yo these vids are mad inspiring as a producer. Keep it up, Genius! 👌

  • @giorgis7373
    @giorgis7373 6 років тому +24

    j cole is a synonym for best

  • @randybdot
    @randybdot 6 років тому +2

    I clicked this video fast! Boi-1da and T-Minus are really the 🐐's. Cole killed this track on KOD. Kevin's Heart was a personal fav as well!

  • @HebrewsElevenTwentyFive
    @HebrewsElevenTwentyFive 6 років тому +3

    Nice!

  • @frederc3
    @frederc3 Рік тому

    Sooo DOPE!!!! Now where can I just listen to that original guitar chord on repeat??!!! Can't get enough of it!

  • @ratbo
    @ratbo 6 років тому +10

    Ok T-Minus we all know that it's the spinz 808, you don't have to hide it we still love you. (Technically from a BWB pack but it's from the vault which is essentially a greatest hits collection of sounds).

  • @srm5455
    @srm5455 6 років тому

    Producing is art, he made something so special just from a simple guitar loop....