Breaking Down Kanye West's "WAVES" with Hudson Mohawke | ADAM Audio

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    ADAM Audio sat down with legendary producer/DJ, Hudson Mohawke to break down the song "Waves" off of Kanye West's Life of Pablo record in his beautiful LA studio, outfitted with the ADAM Audio S3H midfield studio monitors. Simplicity is key & less is more according to Hudson and this beat is a perfect example of that mantra. Hudson Mohawke has produced beats for Pusha T, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake and so many more. We hope you find this beat breakdown interesting. Have questions for us at ADAM Audio? Leave them in the comments below!
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  • @oliveoil3917
    @oliveoil3917 2 роки тому +159

    Cbat blows everything out of the water

  • @tylerbarr5733
    @tylerbarr5733 4 роки тому +489

    This beat and composition is iconic

  • @alt5072
    @alt5072 2 роки тому +290

    Cbat guy co produced blood on the leaves and waves, impressive to say the least

    • @euan5091
      @euan5091 Рік тому +31

      He also made the watch dogs 2 soundtrack, amazing guy

    • @user-op9ko9jb4d
      @user-op9ko9jb4d Рік тому +14

      ​​​@@euan5091 you can really hear the choir in waves sounding similar to the loading screen in the game

    • @euan5091
      @euan5091 Рік тому +5

      @@user-op9ko9jb4d exactly, masterpiece of an album

    • @neonlost
      @neonlost 6 місяців тому +2

      father stretch my hands part 1 and connect by drake also

  • @rcea2217
    @rcea2217 2 роки тому +135

    NAH I REMEMBER HEARING THE TITLE THEME FOR WATCH DOGS 2 AND THINKING IT SOUNDED JUST LIKE WAVES, OFC BOTH OF THEM WERE MADE BY HUDSON THAT'S SICK

    • @purlink1394
      @purlink1394 Рік тому +2

      Literally, I just listened to the song and was like wth that's watchdogs 2?

    • @prakharverma1634
      @prakharverma1634 6 місяців тому +1

      Literally same dudeee

  • @holidaycomplex
    @holidaycomplex 4 роки тому +301

    waves was my shit in 2016! tlop was what made me want to be a producer in the first place

  • @bluuzu
    @bluuzu 3 роки тому +135

    I listened to waves recently and I thought « this sounds like a song from watch dogs 2 », and now I just realized that hudson produced both waves and watch dogs 2 soundtrack

    • @yves9245
      @yves9245 3 роки тому +3

      I like your watch dogs themed profile pic

    • @T4xEvader
      @T4xEvader 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah this is the watch dogs theme, he even used the drums from this video as the official drums on it since kanye didnt like hudmo’s drums

    • @Dragoneer
      @Dragoneer 2 роки тому +10

      The WD2 theme is iconic as well, sounds exactly like this and I bet was made the same way using Gross Beat. Love using it myself…

  • @vyce.
    @vyce. 2 роки тому +90

    no way he uses FL, such a beast

    • @g.o.9513
      @g.o.9513 10 місяців тому +6

      You are too

    • @LupeJustinian
      @LupeJustinian 6 місяців тому +5

      After you use it for a little while, it's easy to spot how many high profile producers use it 😂

  • @Dragoneer
    @Dragoneer 2 роки тому +50

    I love the fact that he uses FL Studio as his main DAW and Gross Beat. That’s what I use, so it feels more inspiring to me. Gross Beat is one of my favorite effects because it can automate the whole sampling process and you can create time shift and noise gate patterns really easily with it

  • @T4xEvader
    @T4xEvader 2 роки тому +30

    Just realized, since kanye changed the kicks and removed the snares from waves, he took the drums from this and turned it into the watch dogs theme, even using the same VST to chop up the same chorus sample.

  • @OSNINETYFIVE
    @OSNINETYFIVE Рік тому +13

    this video shows how underrated hudson is man. the experimentation he's done for his own material and the influence kanye knew he had just shows mans deserves his flowers

  • @poindextertunes
    @poindextertunes 2 роки тому +46

    I remember listening to HudMo back in the day and then when Ye signed him I thought “yeah that makes perfect sense” and the music they put out is imo the gold standard of where a song should be sonically

  • @migatronn
    @migatronn 3 роки тому +48

    Outstanding use of the synth in this song. Puts me on another planet.

  • @jwizdum2103
    @jwizdum2103 3 роки тому +25

    Sick as hell to hear that other sample that they took out, that shit sounded crazy

  • @cclark3
    @cclark3 Рік тому +8

    Every time Cudi's voice comes on I start floating bro

  • @ifirekirby7498
    @ifirekirby7498 3 роки тому +70

    I feel like this video can be an inspiration to a lot of artists out there, you don't have to have the most skill technicality-wise, you just have to know what's catchy and have a good ear for that. It can create legendary songs like this one.

  • @alicemiriah
    @alicemiriah 2 роки тому +13

    This is still on my top 25 played. After looking up the samples I fell in love even more. Amazing song from start to finish

  • @don_dimeh
    @don_dimeh Рік тому +6

    Such an underrated producer. Those who know, know about Hudson Mohawke.

  • @katlego720
    @katlego720 3 роки тому +26

    Hudson Mohawke made Butter in FL, that is all you need to know about the man, absolute LEGEND!

  • @thomasneuenschwander8953
    @thomasneuenschwander8953 3 роки тому +111

    One of my favorite beats of all time. Thank you for creating this video.

  • @michaelhanna5261
    @michaelhanna5261 2 роки тому +10

    This man also made Cbat

  • @Altairassassin389479
    @Altairassassin389479 4 роки тому +124

    the song lives off the contrast between Chris Brown and Cudi imo

  • @hlokomani
    @hlokomani 3 роки тому +50

    why doesnt this have more views

    • @ADAMAudioBerlin
      @ADAMAudioBerlin  3 роки тому +11

      It's getting there, thank you for watching!

  • @gingerbeardbeats
    @gingerbeardbeats 3 роки тому +26

    That Enigma sample under some drums is amazing.

    • @jamaalpearsall246
      @jamaalpearsall246 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah I got a crazy ass idea for it. Had it 4 years

    • @gregtanner2836
      @gregtanner2836 2 роки тому +3

      Even the drums on the original enigma song are pretty hard. It’s a fcking dope song 🔥

  • @god5590
    @god5590 3 роки тому +18

    Waves is one of my favorites off LoP album for sure

  • @ADAMAudioBerlin
    @ADAMAudioBerlin  4 роки тому +82

    Simplicity is key and this beat is a perfect example of that mantra. We hope you enjoy this video and to all our U.S. viewers, have a healthy and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday 👊

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes 2 роки тому

      picked up one of your 10” Studio Woofers. Very well made 💪🏻 and now I don’t have to do go out and do a car check to get my sub sonics right!

    • @ADAMAudioBerlin
      @ADAMAudioBerlin  2 роки тому

      Hi GoodLuckBeatz! glad to hear!!:)

  • @GrandpaCaleb
    @GrandpaCaleb 4 роки тому +77

    You could hear the similar pattern he ended up using for the watch dogs 2 theme in the making

    • @thequackingpanda6129
      @thequackingpanda6129 3 роки тому +15

      the reason i loved this song so much is because it reminded me of watch dogs AND NOW YOU'RE TELLING ME KANYE WROTE IT?!?!?!?!?

    • @thequackingpanda6129
      @thequackingpanda6129 3 роки тому +9

      sorry im stupid THE PRODUCER not KANYE im dumb lmao

    • @GrandpaCaleb
      @GrandpaCaleb 3 роки тому +10

      @@thequackingpanda6129 lol yep, Hudson mohawke is Goated. Check my page, I added them together in one. (Not the best but will replace that vid later lol)

    • @s0mbongg
      @s0mbongg 3 роки тому +3

      i swear, when i play WD2 its remind me of this song lol

  • @khansolllo
    @khansolllo 3 роки тому +8

    my fav beat on tlop. holy fuck this is illuminating

  • @alicemiriah
    @alicemiriah 2 роки тому +67

    I thought Kanye was the one who removed the pure moods sample. Now that I know it was this guy who did it, idc that it was removed anymore 😂 Now I’m going to do a deep dive on this guy. What a genius

    • @dddgtsd
      @dddgtsd 2 роки тому +13

      his new album is mental! Check it out

    • @adamnave1078
      @adamnave1078 Рік тому +2

      yep hudson is e0pic

  • @brucemichaelgrossman4913
    @brucemichaelgrossman4913 3 роки тому +10

    I wish they left the enigma sample in. It was fire.

  • @NChapaWI9436
    @NChapaWI9436 Рік тому +6

    The fact that this is the same guy that made cbat is crazy

  • @s0mbongg
    @s0mbongg 3 роки тому +7

    i remember playing WD2 and its remind me of this song lol

  • @vxncentvvs
    @vxncentvvs 3 роки тому +8

    As soon as I heard the choir I knew it was Hudson Mohawke. The WD2 theme lol

  • @poindextertunes
    @poindextertunes 2 роки тому +6

    THAT ENIGMA SAMPLE THOOOOOO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @yoitmeree
    @yoitmeree 3 місяці тому

    So happy I found this. One of the prettiest instrumentals I ever heard

  • @stigmabeats4105
    @stigmabeats4105 2 роки тому +27

    Damn this the same guy who made the Reddit sex song 😮

  • @YMCMB11100
    @YMCMB11100 3 роки тому +3

    Can we please stop for a sec and look at this beautiful view this guy has at his house every freaking morning..

    • @YMCMB11100
      @YMCMB11100 3 роки тому +1

      No wonder he creates vibes like this with such an iconic view man

  • @kegstandjesus
    @kegstandjesus 2 роки тому +4

    absolutely dumbfounded by finding out this information. i don't know what to do with it.

  • @jamesfield1674
    @jamesfield1674 2 роки тому +2

    His new album so good "Bicstan" such great vibes

  • @se3saw
    @se3saw 2 роки тому +4

    He used the same gated pads for the watchdogs 2 ost

  • @OUTSHADES
    @OUTSHADES 4 роки тому +4

    holy S, Damn, you guys bringing the best people

    • @ADAMAudioBerlin
      @ADAMAudioBerlin  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, there's more to come 👌

  • @apaannih1579
    @apaannih1579 3 роки тому +1

    THIS VIDEO DESERVES MORE VIEWS.

  • @ffusk
    @ffusk 3 роки тому +1

    GOAT production

  • @mandragora1769
    @mandragora1769 3 роки тому +18

    Is it possible to find the “alternative” with a sample and/or extra drums somewhere? It sounds so good omg haha

    • @devins7341
      @devins7341 3 роки тому +4

      yeah youtube waves demo/og you’ll find it

    • @mandragora1769
      @mandragora1769 3 роки тому

      @@devins7341 thx man i appreciate it

  • @BabySpit
    @BabySpit Рік тому

    One of the most beautiful songs in humanity

  • @Link99111
    @Link99111 2 роки тому +2

    I just found this out, one of my favourite games and a fucking amazing song

  • @DeletedMusic
    @DeletedMusic 4 роки тому +5

    Absolute legend, bless Hudmo

  • @alwaystheparadox
    @alwaystheparadox 3 роки тому +4

    Bruh even his pc is crackling haha i thought it was my speakers

  • @mrvron
    @mrvron 2 роки тому +2

    i guess they said FL studio for any professional production
    its so refreshing to see that even kanye production involves the use of this DAW.
    marketing is only industry standard----- guess they never say musical standard.

  • @kareemklas7091
    @kareemklas7091 4 роки тому +3

    Can't wait to see more of these videos! Absolutely love it! 🙏🏽

  • @mylivevids
    @mylivevids 3 роки тому +1

    simple yet genius.

  • @Dima-nh4ci
    @Dima-nh4ci Рік тому

    Oh shit didn’t know people do these kinds of videos !!! Nice 🎉

  • @cheb7321
    @cheb7321 3 роки тому +1

    such a good video! Thanks!

  • @o.t.n_ofthenightproduction1952
    @o.t.n_ofthenightproduction1952 3 роки тому

    I love to hear him breakdown, Drake- connect! That's sucks a awesome vibe

  • @บ้านบ้าน-ฌ4ฝ

    So good

  • @yeezyvault7252
    @yeezyvault7252 4 роки тому +1

    this is so cool thank you

  • @averyburke6749
    @averyburke6749 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @chompa817
    @chompa817 3 роки тому

    Master peace

  • @bigscorchio
    @bigscorchio Рік тому

    Yass 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    never knew waves was mad ross, always thought it was chance and ye
    🌊

  • @Chipgargoyle123
    @Chipgargoyle123 4 роки тому +16

    So awesome. How did you decide on the chord progression was it off the top of the head or from the sample

    • @thp8485
      @thp8485 3 роки тому +3

      Sounds like it came from that original sample

  • @stateboliracku1
    @stateboliracku1 4 роки тому +3

    we need more of these breakdown videos ADAM! :)

  • @Kosich2
    @Kosich2 4 роки тому +1

    I love my new adam audio a5x

    • @ADAMAudioBerlin
      @ADAMAudioBerlin  4 роки тому

      So happy to hear it, Edgar! We hope they treat you well for years to come 👍

  • @chuckmoment
    @chuckmoment 3 роки тому

    Ive always known of hudson mohawke, but ive never known what he looked like and this is not what i imagined he looked like lol

  • @diegospidero9801
    @diegospidero9801 2 роки тому

    he has several versions of FL studio in the taskbar lmao

  • @clw9188
    @clw9188 4 роки тому +6

    1:00 would have been good as a breakdown section but I guess the song was fire as it is so...🤷

    • @ADAMAudioBerlin
      @ADAMAudioBerlin  4 роки тому

      🔥

    • @woofpack3
      @woofpack3 4 роки тому +1

      If you like it than you should definitely check out the dorian ye mix of the album

    • @jeremiah-qk3zg
      @jeremiah-qk3zg 3 роки тому

      @@woofpack3 where can that be found? I had it years ago and lost it. Incredible album. Any idea where I can find it?

  • @nayblessedtunezofficial
    @nayblessedtunezofficial 3 роки тому +2

    imagine the cpu load of that pc

  • @brokenglassmusic
    @brokenglassmusic 7 місяців тому

    goat 🐐

  • @TStamp-lw4ku
    @TStamp-lw4ku 3 роки тому +3

    I wonder which part Kanye & Metro Boomin did

  • @BrothaGoneBased
    @BrothaGoneBased 2 роки тому

    Ok so I'm looking at the levels of the his mixer at the first at 0:25.... and they are so much higher than what ive learned. What is he using to compress those sounds lol. Every time I get in the +2db range i'm clipping. Is it sound selection, compression or just for the video. Ridiculous. Im guessing the mixing engineer is correcting this right?

    • @vj7248
      @vj7248 2 роки тому +1

      There's a video that goes over that quite well, look up;
      "The Future of Mastering: Loudness in the Age of Music Streaming"
      To answer abit, those audio levels you see in a mixer are misleading and not the true way to determine loudness. (Yes, this blew my mind when I learned all previous advice was a lie...)

    • @BrothaGoneBased
      @BrothaGoneBased 2 роки тому +2

      @@vj7248 Yea after doing further research eventually I kinda figured this out. Now all my mixes are basically looking like this relatively 😂. Crazy thing is I had that video bookmarked from like 3 years ago and watched it, and probably disregarded cause I didn't fully understand it. Thank you though.

  • @jaypryor
    @jaypryor 3 роки тому +1

    What PC monitor is that?

  • @tylerolson7089
    @tylerolson7089 11 місяців тому +1

    would rather watch one of these with him doing one of his wild songs. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @KameTrueBlonde345
    @KameTrueBlonde345 3 роки тому +1

    Can you explain where you got the “turn it up” sample!!!!! Every time I find a source it never sounds like it’s the right sample. Help me find it!!

    • @djgaaabrieu
      @djgaaabrieu 2 роки тому

      It's the "Vox (4)" from the BWB THE WAVE Vol. 2 sample pack

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 4 роки тому

    how does he make brass so massive

  • @djaejones8785
    @djaejones8785 5 місяців тому

    So what was Chance’s involvement?

  • @YaBoiDoi
    @YaBoiDoi 2 роки тому +4

    Sex song guy makes some really dope songs

  • @Luke-Nightingale
    @Luke-Nightingale 3 роки тому +3

    Had hudson used the first sample" from an Enigma track." Wouldn't he have to pay enigma for it's use ? Such a grey area I still don't get it.

    • @avdb1092
      @avdb1092 3 роки тому +5

      Yes he would've ha to clear the sample

    • @chainsawteddybear
      @chainsawteddybear 3 роки тому

      What track??

    • @Luke-Nightingale
      @Luke-Nightingale 3 роки тому +4

      @@chainsawteddybear Return to innocence by Enigma. can hear him play this on youtube at 1.00 . in saying that . Enigma chopped a lot of their samples form other stuff .. sample of a sample of a sample .......... Inception

  • @zanelunars6174
    @zanelunars6174 2 роки тому

    I want that Tania sample

  • @milk5002
    @milk5002 4 роки тому +18

    It sounds like the Watch Dogs 2 theme

  • @csidibrown6534
    @csidibrown6534 3 роки тому

    Hey guys, what keyboard is he using?

  • @dryb0nes-gmd
    @dryb0nes-gmd 3 місяці тому

    Hi hudson

  • @Z-Romello
    @Z-Romello 3 роки тому +3

    Isn't this the watch dogs 2 theme song?

    • @vxncentvvs
      @vxncentvvs 3 роки тому

      yh but i think the album “The Life of Pablo” was before.

    • @darake2800
      @darake2800 3 роки тому

      hudson produced both

  • @doobiederek1642
    @doobiederek1642 4 роки тому +4

    Those studio monitors tho!

  • @krizaey8782
    @krizaey8782 5 місяців тому

    So him and Chance The Rapper created this song?

  • @BillytheBolter
    @BillytheBolter 2 роки тому +2

    Watch Dogs 2 anyone?

  • @unknow.single
    @unknow.single 2 місяці тому

    Watch Dogs 2!!!

  • @kunaikitty
    @kunaikitty 3 роки тому +1

    canye west

  • @kabeloikalafeng9344
    @kabeloikalafeng9344 2 роки тому

    Fl studio

  • @suaryps
    @suaryps 3 роки тому +3

    gross beat will never die

  • @digitalstudioulm
    @digitalstudioulm 2 роки тому

    Nice video, but it seems that only left/right is present, but nothing what defines the mid.

  • @ramv4767
    @ramv4767 4 роки тому +3

    who is hudson moWhawk

  • @engrademafias
    @engrademafias 3 місяці тому +1

    Ye will take production writing and production credits while doing not more than 10% of the song lol😂

  • @victornoagbodji
    @victornoagbodji 4 роки тому

    😅 😅
    oh wow, return to innocence !!
    not even recognizable, great work.

  • @MrBassflute
    @MrBassflute 2 роки тому

    I prefer music made by human beings. And Kanye…?

  • @Altairassassin389479
    @Altairassassin389479 4 роки тому +5

    those drums were trash

    • @grahamfarrell5082
      @grahamfarrell5082 4 роки тому +29

      I think everyone disagrees

    • @idk____wbu8831
      @idk____wbu8831 4 роки тому +10

      doesnt sound like the final version drums

    • @vxncentvvs
      @vxncentvvs 3 роки тому

      Man I think everyone disagrees with you here.