What EVERY PRODUCER can learn from UTOPIA by Travis Scott

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  • @keejay12
    @keejay12 Рік тому +1104

    Utopia gave everyone that's actually creative hope to be creatives again and still feel you can make it. We no longer we have to feel we need to be cookie cutter to have a fighting chance any more.

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому +57

      I like that perspective. It's cool to see risks taken at such a high level

    • @TheRealDahli
      @TheRealDahli Рік тому +13

      Bro, yes 🙏I felt the same way. Be authentic and unique 🔥 what an amazing thing to take away from Utopia

    • @keejay12
      @keejay12 Рік тому +5

      @@TheRealDahli right on 🙏🏾

    • @keejay12
      @keejay12 Рік тому +12

      @@NavieD yezzir. Travis did us a favor stepping out of this generic wave everyone wants to surf

    • @nuh-uhbro765
      @nuh-uhbro765 Рік тому +20

      I recommend all of you go listen to Scaring The Hoes from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown because after listening to that, I can’t help but feel like Utopia isn’t as creative as people hype it up to be. You will never hear another song like Steppa Pig or Garbage Pale Kids.

  • @hizzle8393
    @hizzle8393 Рік тому +245

    wondagurl is so so underrated, deserves all her flowers right now, played such a big role in travis and don tolivers career and for trap music in general

  • @FalloutskyyBeats
    @FalloutskyyBeats Рік тому +248

    Bumping Utopia on a daily and it still grows on me. Even tho there are some sections which i dont like, i'd say its a great Album. And from the production side it definitely raises the bar

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому +6

      Yeah the production is top level

  • @farraribeats
    @farraribeats Рік тому +231

    It’s insane that this album is primarily based off older samples cause it sounds like a lot of the samples were created from scratch recently because of how modern it sounds in todays music.

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest Рік тому

      @@athe6thfacts!!

    • @三三三三-f9y
      @三三三三-f9y Рік тому +3

      listening to them it's crazy how good the mixing on the album is too, to make them sound so clear and punchy

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest Рік тому

      MIKE DEAN THE GOAT WHEN IT COMES TOO MIXING THESE SHORTA MAXIMALISTIC PROJECTS!@@三三三三-f9y

    • @arnavashok2088
      @arnavashok2088 4 місяці тому

      That’s why the album so goated cuz it ties the past with the present and future not only with the sound but with Travis’s career progression

  • @s-guytech9160
    @s-guytech9160 Рік тому +64

    The rhythm of the percussion in lost forever is very common in west african music.

  • @williamwilkinson4756
    @williamwilkinson4756 Рік тому +115

    Good video as always bro. I like what they did with the hi hats on Gods Country also. They have a very nice rhythm. My Eyes is one of my favorite songs off the album just because it’s so different. Travis has always thought outside the box. His music breaks all the genre lines.

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому +6

      Yeah he's one of the few larger artists who I actually look out for

    • @williamwilkinson4756
      @williamwilkinson4756 Рік тому +7

      @@NavieD for sure. The amount of effort that goes behind a Travis Scott Album is more effort than mainstream rappers put behind their whole careers and it shows.

    • @ProdByBorthWest
      @ProdByBorthWest Рік тому

      @@williamwilkinson4756for sure . Travis and ye are the only super mainstream hip hop artists I really look forward

  • @msop5088
    @msop5088 Рік тому +19

    Karim Benzema giving us a masterclass in production

  • @danielo257
    @danielo257 Рік тому +114

    I think that just like Kanye inspired a young generation with 808's, a lot of artists in a few years from now will say that this album has inspired them.

    • @AsherneZ
      @AsherneZ Рік тому +16

      This album was inspired by Yeezus so yet again Kanye has been inspiring with his projects that he released more than 10 years ago

    • @plvtobeats
      @plvtobeats 4 місяці тому

      @@AsherneZok?

    • @AsherneZ
      @AsherneZ 4 місяці тому +3

      @@plvtobeats Im sorry some fun facts annoyed you so much that you hade to reply to me. Have a good day

  • @JayPluss
    @JayPluss Рік тому +5

    I just happy to see someone as big as Travis Scott using samples in their songs in 2023. So many people hate on samples. They don't understand how many songs actual use them.

  • @baygeldin
    @baygeldin Рік тому +35

    I love the way you explain the tricks used in drum parts! Coming up with an original drum pattern that also works well in the context of the song is legit one of the hardest things to do, but also one of those things that make the song immediately stand out (which is the case with most songs on Utopia). I'd definitely love to see more of that!

  • @normangunn8389
    @normangunn8389 Рік тому +2

    Utopia the greatest album I've ever heard. I am learning as a producer, and it is helping me shape into what sound I want to make. This break down from you was incredible.

  • @chisomo-r3m
    @chisomo-r3m Рік тому +19

    That sample in sirens has people in my country going crazy😂🔥

    • @nyotass3802
      @nyotass3802 Рік тому

      My hips wouldn't stop moving first time I heard it loool

  • @33donhue
    @33donhue Рік тому +23

    Nice job on that beat you made at the end of the video, sounds really unique. Appreicate you Navie!

  • @slikklikeKY
    @slikklikeKY Рік тому +4

    Reminds me of early kid cudi beats. Utopia def gonna be a gem years down the road

  • @KindjalsBeats
    @KindjalsBeats Рік тому +7

    You’re the best for putting out content out like this you don’t know how much your videos have informed me as a young producer

  • @owtminato952
    @owtminato952 Рік тому +11

    They way you break down all these beat patterns and sound structures from most of his songs from utopia is just mind boggling. Like it's almost as complicated given the fact there's more than two producers for each song. Big ups man 🔥

  • @Prod.Xerxes
    @Prod.Xerxes Рік тому +3

    So glad you're talking ab this! ngl hearing the album I immediatly thought of Kanye's production.

  • @Mezinke
    @Mezinke Рік тому +33

    Why am I watching Karim Benzema analysing Travis Scott's music

  • @doubleaceprod
    @doubleaceprod Рік тому +4

    This breakdown inspired me to dive deeper into traditional African music. A lot of drum patterns to be borrowed from. This album was definitely interesting and inspiring.

  • @raemarlek
    @raemarlek Рік тому +16

    Glad to see That kalindula and Zamrock will potentially be more appropriated cause of Sirens, but s/o to sampa the great for putting it on the map🔥🔥

    • @wakisamuloboka9804
      @wakisamuloboka9804 Рік тому +3

      Zambia has a lot to offer🦅🔥🔥

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому +4

      Is this a good thing or a bad thing

    • @raemarlek
      @raemarlek Рік тому

      @@wakisamuloboka9804 Last 🔥🔥🔥

    • @blessbima0642
      @blessbima0642 Рік тому

      ​@@NavieDit's a good thing sir, coz our country 🇿🇲 is getting recognized 🔥

  • @Wonderful_Jesus_Saves
    @Wonderful_Jesus_Saves Рік тому +8

    Serato studio has the best stem separation tool I have I ever used.

  • @BVRDMUSIC
    @BVRDMUSIC Рік тому +8

    An excellent video as always Navie. Thanks for all your effort!

  • @NChapaWI9436
    @NChapaWI9436 Рік тому +4

    Utopia feels like a stepping stone. I think we’re in travis’ time now

  • @SwishMajor
    @SwishMajor Рік тому +1

    thank you NAVIE D you now have my subscription. this will help me a lot.

  • @flyingnymbus
    @flyingnymbus Рік тому +3

    Brilliant breakdown thank you

  • @lo-st4439
    @lo-st4439 Рік тому +1

    you're a legend for showing that sample website blessings

  • @placeholder6503
    @placeholder6503 Рік тому +4

    That sample reconstruction technique as you showcase it, may be new, but it's roots lie in remixing or seperating a sample into layers. That's something I hope everybody who watches these types of vids always keeps in mind, never discard "old techniques" because there may come a point in time where you can reapply them with new tools to create something innovative. That's why I like when some of your videos show off old-school techniques, because I feel like a lot of newer producers lack the connection to those.

  • @martindelay9489
    @martindelay9489 Рік тому +2

    Karim Benzema doin music production tutorials. This is sick!

  • @xinnerxx
    @xinnerxx Рік тому +1

    *your production is another level mann✨🔥✨🔥KEEP IT UPPP!*

  • @jonvincent1974
    @jonvincent1974 Рік тому +7

    god i love your videos so much

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому

      I love you so much

  • @Sangram_Raorane
    @Sangram_Raorane 2 місяці тому

    never thought id see benzema talk about travis xD, but the video is great! really really enjoyed it and have implemented stuff into my own tracks!!!!

  • @mvrtvrsroom7759
    @mvrtvrsroom7759 4 місяці тому

    awesome video and great look into the very under-appreciated production and drums of the best album from last year

  • @blessbima0642
    @blessbima0642 Рік тому

    I just love the fact that Travis Scott sampled a song from my country Zambia 🇿🇲 on Sirens. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @BeastgamerGHG
    @BeastgamerGHG Рік тому

    Thank you for this one bro. I‘m really impressed on how you made your own beat, like fr. One of the best Utopia type beats I‘ve heard.

  • @thecafesimracing2628
    @thecafesimracing2628 Рік тому +2

    Using space in music like this is the reason I always felt Linkin Park was so good. So much little details and the variety of it is amazing.

  • @thewanginator
    @thewanginator Рік тому +10

    What's wild is that I used many of these techniques on my last project with just my MPC.

  • @wxlfgxngbleek
    @wxlfgxngbleek Рік тому +22

    Thank you bro, you make this so easy to learn 💪

    • @NavieD
      @NavieD  Рік тому

      Ayy awesome man

  • @inchetovanco
    @inchetovanco Рік тому +1

    thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you're awesome!!!!

  • @997sandro
    @997sandro Рік тому +2

    8:30 the original sample is from "Krzysztof Komeda - Rosemary's Baby"

  • @K-EWS
    @K-EWS Рік тому

    Those HHs on Lost Forever almost sound like some snare/brush combo

  • @dxzzydxm5518
    @dxzzydxm5518 Рік тому +3

    i won’t lie, i’m not usually a big fan of your content, but this video was a gem. you have great knowledge as always i just tend to find the videos very vanilla, which is fine, and a bit repetitive. but EVERYONES been shouting out and taking sponsors from paid stem separators and the first thing you say is a free one that sounded great in the example, much love for that. i feel like you pushed yourself outside your box with this one and would love to see more of this caliber because i think it’s great.in the future try to reiterate on topics and concepts seen in old videos less and you’re already very quirky but try to be more weird, i think more personality would be endearing. anyway much love and if you see this comment know it’s all because i think you’re a great teacher and i state my criticism only hoping to see improvement❤️

  • @MacEsayne
    @MacEsayne Рік тому +2

    Damn Bro u look like Karim BENZEMA I swear..
    Anyway nice video bro 🔥

  • @AllBetzOff
    @AllBetzOff Рік тому +8

    I’ve actually tried this type of sampling (although not as good) and it’s kind of fun. You get rearrange every element of the original sample

  • @s.m1nd
    @s.m1nd Рік тому

    The sample splicing reminds me of 9th Wonder’s style who learned from Pete Rock which although he did do the same, 9th took it farther.

  • @lifeofmikeyllc
    @lifeofmikeyllc Рік тому

    dude awesome video!

  • @kyledavidson2867
    @kyledavidson2867 Рік тому +2

    Great breakdown/video man 🫡

  • @karimgentile
    @karimgentile Рік тому +1

    Great video! Been experimenting with stem splicing with Spleeter, which is free, for quite some time now (a couple years). Wasn't perfect at the time, but got the job done - glad to see it's a technology that's used more now

  • @first3numbers
    @first3numbers Рік тому +2

    You gotta make a vid about Kenny Segal, specifically his beats for Hiding Places and Maps

  • @killzann7757
    @killzann7757 Рік тому +1

    Insane, the producers are geniuses

  • @samih-julienjoha8040
    @samih-julienjoha8040 Рік тому

    Un grand merci a BIG thanks from France it was amazing to learn about the instrumental on the Utopia album. I LOVE IT thank you again and I wish you the best.

  • @maximelebg8549
    @maximelebg8549 Рік тому

    I LOVE U FOR SHOWING ME VOCALREMOVER I WILL DEFINTLY KEEP WATCHING YOU

  • @fratello24k
    @fratello24k Рік тому +2

    thanks for sharing the knowledge 🔥

  • @Jozuay
    @Jozuay Рік тому +4

    Navie D there’s one producer i’d like to see you analyze and see his ways of creativity his name is Monte Booker not many people know of him but if you do have the chance look him up he has very unique sounds

  • @adm75
    @adm75 Рік тому +11

    man Benzema makes video essays now?

  • @davidwoodward700
    @davidwoodward700 Рік тому

    These type videos are insanely helpful

  • @somali4riches
    @somali4riches Рік тому

    Bro you going crazy…. This dope af!

  • @barnybeatz
    @barnybeatz Рік тому

    Mhen you’re blessed for Analyzing this process relatively ❤❤❤❤

  • @balazs7235
    @balazs7235 4 місяці тому

    I first heard Delresto from the album when it dropped and I was blown away, I knew it sounded different. But when I listened to Hyena… I could not believe my ears. So different to everything else and experimental. Incredible album!

  • @TheBawss90
    @TheBawss90 Рік тому

    Great video & beat at the end!🤘🏼🔥

  • @MagikBeetProd
    @MagikBeetProd Рік тому +2

    Great job deconstructing those tracks and its sauce!! 🔥🙏 Keep up the awesome work dude!

  • @michaelzamarripa7161
    @michaelzamarripa7161 Рік тому +1

    nice to see balon d'or winner kareem benzema taking time out of his day to show us what a musical talent travis scott is

  • @Newgodlove
    @Newgodlove Рік тому

    I love your title bro. So positive

  • @KavanDignam
    @KavanDignam Рік тому

    my favourite utopia video thank you man

  • @seydebeats
    @seydebeats Рік тому +1

    love your videos, really amazing

  • @Weonlyknewoneway
    @Weonlyknewoneway Рік тому

    You really out here doing gods work bro 💪

  • @thewisefromwest6941
    @thewisefromwest6941 Рік тому

    Wow navie is becoming my fav creator now

  • @TheeMoonstar
    @TheeMoonstar Рік тому

    Great beat at the end! I can picture Travis using that for sure 👍🏽

  • @iv3wav38
    @iv3wav38 Рік тому

    In sirens the hi-hats percussion was made with in the kalindula format which is the same type of music the original sample was trying to embody

  • @PinkNinjaKick
    @PinkNinjaKick Рік тому

    Your beat at the end is fire

  • @prod.trvpstar
    @prod.trvpstar 9 місяців тому +1

    benzema the producer isn't real he can't hurt you
    benzema as a producer:

  • @dwaidontwait
    @dwaidontwait Рік тому +1

    its just soooo much detail within the album that made me a fan of it

  • @Quis11
    @Quis11 Рік тому

    Really good video my guy need more🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @buga4529
    @buga4529 Рік тому +3

    Hey you look like Benzema when he won the Ballon D'Or

  • @farraribeats
    @farraribeats Рік тому +23

    This album is slowly growing on me there’s a few songs I don’t like but songs like Hyaena, telekinesis, lost forever, etc have great production and performances. BTW does anyone know which parts Alc produced on Lost Forever is it just the opening sample?

    • @dandeluxe8731
      @dandeluxe8731 Рік тому +9

      I think the Alchemist produced the second half of the song. The part with Westside Gunn.

    • @PhilBeatz1
      @PhilBeatz1 Рік тому

      @@dandeluxe8731yeah I agree

    • @martinf1378
      @martinf1378 Рік тому +1

      Also he produced the last beat on skitzo

  • @Welshmanshots
    @Welshmanshots Рік тому

    Beat splitting is gonna blow up thanks to FL Studio recent release having a built in splitter.

  • @shuvonbamberg4368
    @shuvonbamberg4368 Рік тому +2

    Dude helped make Yeezuz. Can’t expect mid from a guy like that.

  • @beatsbynostrss
    @beatsbynostrss Рік тому

    great video! also u kinda look like benzema ! love that one of the greatest players

  • @vigho9311
    @vigho9311 Рік тому +1

    didn't know Benzema made beats🔥

  • @factorydiamonds
    @factorydiamonds Рік тому

    So many crazy production tricks he used. Some of which i was already using or planning to use. Stem splitting is a no-brainer. I thought you would bring up how he's been using AI to manipulate some of the popular vocal samples.

  • @prod.trippyfejzi814
    @prod.trippyfejzi814 Рік тому +2

    What makes those 2000‘s P diddy guitar beats (like need a girl part 2) so unique and fire?? Could you make a video on that?

  • @illkolys5774
    @illkolys5774 Рік тому

    7:18 check gnawa music and you will understand , it's a maroccan genera

  • @oservoasafe
    @oservoasafe Рік тому

    actual useful vid

  • @d4rk668
    @d4rk668 Рік тому +1

    thanks benzema

  • @cesarr.camposs.2937
    @cesarr.camposs.2937 Рік тому

    One of the best, your explaining bro thats what i mean

  • @davidwave4
    @davidwave4 Рік тому +2

    The production on this album really carries it. Honestly, an instrumental or features only version would go crazy.

  • @brizolalberto
    @brizolalberto Рік тому

    never would have thought that benzema understands producing

  • @slunecnitecka
    @slunecnitecka Рік тому

    that beat in the end is crazy

  • @djtraffic3298
    @djtraffic3298 Рік тому

    This reminds me a little of your Timbland Alyaha video.

  • @olddayandrès
    @olddayandrès Рік тому

    I gotta say wow. this is awesome seeing some of these tracks broken down is unreal and the beat u created with the trav influence that shit is The Shit.

  • @nenuco5450
    @nenuco5450 Рік тому +1

    Buen video benzema

  • @zeyadhany5710
    @zeyadhany5710 Рік тому

    Thanks benzema♥️♥️

  • @prodbydamedolla
    @prodbydamedolla Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips Navie! +1 sub

  • @psyane.e
    @psyane.e Рік тому

    Production is crazyyy

  • @ysl4life383
    @ysl4life383 Рік тому

    I think they made great uses for these beats lol . Bro used to the same sample in 3 different applications to get different sounds

  • @Holyfans247
    @Holyfans247 Рік тому

    Thank you so much its sooooo helpful

  • @darrylhoward3284
    @darrylhoward3284 Рік тому

    Love your videos and teaching style. Please do a tutorial on serato sample.

  • @ouusanto
    @ouusanto 5 місяців тому

    this is so goood man

  • @hiraethclique
    @hiraethclique Рік тому

    Ngl lost forever with that kick snare drum pattern wouldve went insane

  • @prodssebabeats
    @prodssebabeats Рік тому

    good video, really 🙌🏼

  • @prodbykrissie
    @prodbykrissie 10 місяців тому

    great video karim
    benzema