Breaking Down “Dynamite!” by The Roots | J Dilla Production

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  • @MartGordon
    @MartGordon 2 роки тому +195

    Gotta love that mic drop moment "I played bass in Nas's band". So good. Thanks for all the deep dives into hip hop, this channel is gold.

  • @jandsvintagestuff4669
    @jandsvintagestuff4669 2 роки тому +523

    I'm so glad I found this channel. Intelligent, informative, interesting, no click-bait content. I'm learning so much I never knew about music theory and Hip-Hop! Congrats, your videos are gold!

  • @wardellmobley
    @wardellmobley 2 роки тому +91

    As some one that grew up loving both Jazz and Hip-hop. I never understood people who thought sampling was some how different from what has always happened in music.
    This video perfectly explains what I've been struggling to explain to people for the last 25 years. Thank You for this. Now I can just send them here.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +2

      Perfect 🔥🔥

    • @Kelvin71
      @Kelvin71 2 роки тому +4

      Exactly! Jazz musicians quote phrases all the time. Sampling as a means of improvisation is part of that tradition.

    • @CRneu
      @CRneu 2 роки тому +6

      hating on sampling is weird. Are artists supposed to simply not play or build on other music they enjoy?
      Apply that logic to engineering...and...it makes absolutely zero sense. If I'm building something and someone else has done it better of COURSE i'm going to use their idea. That's called development.

    • @NautilusGuitars
      @NautilusGuitars Рік тому +1

      I totally agree and I've been trying to get this across to old farts for a long time. "Sampling" has been in integral part of music since its inception, and is especially prevalent in jazz. The only contention they have that I think is valid, is that learning how to play all the chords/notes/drums on time on in imperfect instrument and do it with the right feel is infinitely more difficult than using a sampler. And when people act like they take equal physical talent, it just demerits any valid point made up until that.
      But difficulty isn't what makes "good". They're all perfectly valid artistic mediums with their own history and purpose, and hip-hop production requires something deeper that many musicians don't have. But guys like Dilla, The Roots, and any of the Soulquarians bridged that gap. I love that jazz groups have so much Hip-Hop influence today, and I think it's almost entirely due to those groups.

  • @DJSeanJ
    @DJSeanJ 2 роки тому +87

    This man needs an award for keeping DJ history, and music digging alive and well. Salute

  • @marchaudwright9889
    @marchaudwright9889 2 роки тому +30

    I have a whole new respect for the soulquarians because of this channel….the effort and dedication you show in hip hop bro is unmatched

  • @Sofa_King-WeToddEd
    @Sofa_King-WeToddEd 2 роки тому +64

    Every video I watch from you simply blows me away. Love to hear everything Dilla is involved with. And you're Nas's bassist? Much props! Wish you all the best, much love from Belgium.

  • @DeeJayElliotNess
    @DeeJayElliotNess 2 роки тому +39

    My dude ! It seems like we read the same books, and I initially approached your channel arrogantly thinking " I know all this already". But I absolutely love how you find random (or not) connections all throughout music history. Fantastic content! Thank you for your work and keep it up.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you 🙏

    • @minibain81
      @minibain81 2 роки тому +3

      Any book recommendations for us out of the loop?

    • @DeeJayElliotNess
      @DeeJayElliotNess 2 роки тому

      ​@@minibain81 I absolutely love the 3 books Brandon displays on his shelf in this video :
      - Dilla Time by Dan Charnas, an incredible in-depth look into the life and work of J Dilla. Part biography/part musicology.
      - Mo' Metta Blues by Queslove, a very insightful look into his life in music. So many cool stories !
      - Music is History by Questlove, where he looks into the music history of the last 50 years and connects everything to social aspects, culture and politics.

    • @DeeJayElliotNess
      @DeeJayElliotNess 2 роки тому +1

      I'd also like to highlight what is probably the greatest and deepest account of Hip Hop history : Can't Stop Won't Stop, a history of the Hip-Hop generation, by Jeff Chang (fantastic author/journalist).

  • @YoqDzewa
    @YoqDzewa 2 роки тому +72

    Gorgeous GORGEOUS video
    Your video on the Soulquarians TRANSFORMED my taste in music
    Finding out D'Angelo was not an isolated case of that unpredictable cacophany style was amazing.
    Your presentation of instrumentals & drum machines is soooo pretty

  • @mrsoshadabaadman
    @mrsoshadabaadman Рік тому +2

    This album was passed around in my circle of high-school in South Africa in the year 2000. Me reciting the Next Movement got me a date while walking home from a strip mall. This album touches me.. Nothin New was the reason why my tape deck got jammed up.

  • @roramdin
    @roramdin 2 роки тому +3

    he doesn't miss folks

  • @ScottThePisces
    @ScottThePisces 2 роки тому +35

    I discovered the other day that Scott Storch was originally a member of the Roots, would be really cool for you to do some breakdowns of his productions! Although they're not super sample based

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +11

      Yep, he’s a crucial member. I’ll have to see what I can do!

    • @charliebirdnba
      @charliebirdnba 2 роки тому +8

      Did you know that Ben Kenney, bassist for the band Incubus, was also the bassist at some point for The Roots?

    • @DeeJayElliotNess
      @DeeJayElliotNess 2 роки тому +15

      I saw an interview recently where Storch himself referenced the 3 sounds he (helped) created. Firstly neo-soul, as a member of The Roots. Then the iconic orchestral Dr Dre sound with keys and strings in the Chronic 2001 era. And finally his middle-eastern synth vibe that he developed and used all over his great run of club hits around '04, '05 (Lean back, Candy Shop, etc). Lots of fun stuff to breakdown indeed ! :)

  • @JameyArent
    @JameyArent 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the shout! Love the way this video breaks it all down!

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the insight into this guitar sample! Such an awesome sample 🔥

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent 2 роки тому +1

      @@diggingthegreats wish I had a 7-string and the ability to play it 😂

  • @futureghost77
    @futureghost77 2 роки тому +2

    This is literally my new favorite channel

  • @CursiveHaze
    @CursiveHaze 2 роки тому +11

    It’s hard to find someone who is very clearly speaking from an informed perspective, rooted in the love of the game
    This channel has been my favorite new find
    Thank you for what you do

    • @no1noseme96
      @no1noseme96 2 роки тому

      Same here, stoked to go through all the videos

  • @robbiedubbelman3024
    @robbiedubbelman3024 2 роки тому +6

    As a historian+musician who samples this is right up my Tin Pan Alley 😊. Love this channel, so much enthusiasm combined with expertise. In the case of J Dilla "old timey guys" can ESPECIALLY stfu, because he knew how to play keys and upright bass as well. On top of that Dilla changed how musical virtuosos like D'Angelo, Questlove and Robert Glasper play their instruments... 🤫

  • @bouvierstreetbeats4052
    @bouvierstreetbeats4052 2 роки тому +18

    I just have to say that you're knowledge of music, in multiple genres, and your ability to create, recreate, and weave these complex musical connections together, is simply phenomenal!! And, last but not least, your humor is on point!! Deeply entertaining and informative, you will easily have millions of followers, in a short period of time. Thank you for all that you do fam, you are appreciated!!

  • @SiddallK
    @SiddallK 2 роки тому +138

    I just discovered your channel and as a DJ/producer/music lover, I am really enjoying your work. Keep it going!

  • @quincy9908
    @quincy9908 2 роки тому +3

    Fellow music lovers, may we rejoice over this channel.

  • @austingavent
    @austingavent 2 роки тому +7

    My man going for the title of Internet’s busiest music nerd

  • @justinjordan67
    @justinjordan67 Рік тому +2

    Incredible content. Amazing editing. Long love the legacy of J Dilla.

  • @13jcarey
    @13jcarey Рік тому +1

    It's actually ridiculous how good this video is

  • @JorgeGomez-ml4qu
    @JorgeGomez-ml4qu 2 роки тому +14

    Found this channel a week ago and the only downside is I've seen all the videos already, guess I'll have to watch them again. Keep the amazing content!! You're killing it!!

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +2

      Hahaha thank you 🙏 getting them out as fast as I can!

  • @tommydowd7718
    @tommydowd7718 2 роки тому +46

    Had no idea you played bass in Nas’s band! That’s badass! Your channel is awesome and very informative and it’s making me want to delve deeper into music history. Thanks!

  • @MarioBarrio42
    @MarioBarrio42 2 роки тому +1

    I hope this channel blows up. I did a deep dive a bunch of your old videos and they're all super informative and entertaining. Definitely, a new fave I can't wait to see what else you got!

  • @cmooreHD
    @cmooreHD 2 роки тому +1

    Why is this channel one of the best I found randomly this year!? Love from Toronto.

  • @sambarrand7884
    @sambarrand7884 Рік тому +1

    Dude your knowledge on hip hop & sampling as a whole is flabbergasting! Love the content man, keep it up!

  • @Wbajus
    @Wbajus 2 роки тому +2

    I love when I watch a video and I'm constantly nodding my head in agreement throughout the entire thing. Great vid, man.

  • @noaharkadedelgado
    @noaharkadedelgado 11 місяців тому +1

    As a J Dilla nerd I want to correct some of your info:
    The beat was most likely made on an MPC60II since it’s earliest appearance was on a 1996 - 1997 beat tape and he didint get an MPC3000 until 1998.

  • @alexdebling1564
    @alexdebling1564 2 роки тому +3

    I haven't been listening to Hip Hop much over the past few years, but finding your channel has got me really excited about listening through my older records again and discovering some classics that, for whatever reason, I slept on in the past. Keep it up man! Your love and enthusiasm for this music is contagious :)

  • @barrytheartist.
    @barrytheartist. 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible video for a truly great song… all of this is so cool and thank you bringing out this knowledge more 🤞

  • @liquidswords9540
    @liquidswords9540 Рік тому +1

    Only just found this channel and the levels of presentation and research are already insane let alone the added actual recreations of the music as the vid goes along, one of the best music channels I’ve seen

  • @dylanh2591
    @dylanh2591 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another awesome video DTG!

  • @joeyblack7623
    @joeyblack7623 2 роки тому +9

    Was instantly hooked up with « you got me » and when i found the album in my cousin’s cd collection, Dynamite first hearing was mind blowing. Thank you cousin 😊

  • @brendanokellymusic
    @brendanokellymusic 2 роки тому +5

    Sir ... I salute you. I have been guilty of being a musical snob and making the assumption that drum machines and samplers are not " Real Musical instruments" ... After hearing Voodoo in 2015 I have been changing my point of view ever since. Your videos have been both educational and entertaining.Thanks man. Keep on Keeping' on ...

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +2

      Aww man thank you! That’s great to hear! All trading in the video aside, there is SO much musicality happening in songs like this, that can get written off by some people, so I’m trying to shine a light on it. Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

    • @brendanokellymusic
      @brendanokellymusic 2 роки тому

      @@diggingthegreats I've been annoying the Cr*p out some of my musician friends with your content, trying to drag a few people forward with me ... I'm not winning any popularity contests ... but what can you do ... (?)

  • @nerdcoke4574
    @nerdcoke4574 2 роки тому +3

    absolutely no nonsense with you. always keeping a technical grasp of the subject in your hand & never discarding the intuition that created it. I can tell you really love the music

  • @NiElsir
    @NiElsir 2 роки тому +9

    This is top class content dude! Keep it up and keep rocking 😎

  • @Pollapequena
    @Pollapequena 2 роки тому +7

    Dude I love this so much. I’ve done so much research in media and the Soulquarians get little to no recognition (especially people like D’Angelo unfortunately.) You give the Soulquarians all the honors they deserve and even some of info you give I didn’t even know. Love you man and big ups💪🏽

  • @Jobani8
    @Jobani8 2 роки тому +14

    Incredible, you are not only a great storyteller/expert in my favourite genre, you are also the base player in Nas’ band, one of my favourite rappers of all time, wow

    • @goobert2469
      @goobert2469 2 роки тому +5

      I didn’t even know he had a connection nas, just incredible.

  • @Juanakas57
    @Juanakas57 2 роки тому +1

    I appreciate this channel brother. As someone who studied music and fell in love with it especially because of people like Dilla, its refreshing to see stuff like this on youtube. I miss making music as a means of survival during college and I have not figured out how to incorporate that into my life postgrad. You inspired me to pick up a sampler and find a way to bring this love back into my life, and earned my sub!! This is the best music appreciation channel I have ever seen

  • @AYALI444
    @AYALI444 2 роки тому +2

    Dilla best sampler ever Damn this sample is nuts

  • @blackamus
    @blackamus 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best channel that YT has recommended to me.

  • @lucist
    @lucist 2 роки тому +2

    I found The Roots in junior high, 1992, and believe me, they were not popular. Love your channel!

  • @aciavarella
    @aciavarella 2 роки тому +4

    You are bloody good at this. Animated without being obnoxious or fake.

  • @DJVarMar
    @DJVarMar Рік тому +2

    I'm on great ride with your videos today. Thank you.

  • @leonardopierini00
    @leonardopierini00 2 роки тому +3

    this channel is a gem

  • @stokedtogetmellow
    @stokedtogetmellow 2 роки тому +3

    Damn. I hope Quest is watching your videos! Incredible again. Cheers!

  • @RobBeatdownBrown
    @RobBeatdownBrown 2 роки тому +1

    These videos are sooo good, man 🏆 It’s gonna be fun watchin’ this channel blow up! 📈🔥

  • @jeffreed2160
    @jeffreed2160 Рік тому +1

    I love your channel. You give great insight to a whole world of music. The origins, the composer, and little tid bid facts of unknown music related details make you the best in the business. Plus you handled the bass like an expensive glass of yak! Great job bro!

  • @sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122
    @sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122 2 роки тому +2

    love this
    as I've gotten older I love learning the behind the scenes mechanics of the industry and love finding out the samples of songs and hearing the original the sample was derived from it has opened me up to so much amazing music

  • @DavySolaris
    @DavySolaris 2 роки тому +109

    You are so fucking good at what you do, dude. And you've impeccable music taste!

  • @Baba-lu9zb
    @Baba-lu9zb 2 роки тому +1

    Holy crap I just found this channel yesterday and have been binging all of your videos. You’ve put me on more music in the past day than my friends have in the past year. Thank you

  • @scootinhootin6928
    @scootinhootin6928 2 роки тому +2

    I think youve already already taken off, the production, the clarity in complexity. Essentially the driving for answers channel but for music. Making complex things understandable. 11/10

  • @WuntaykTimmy1
    @WuntaykTimmy1 2 роки тому +1

    I need you to know these videos mean so much to me. And all of us honestly.
    YOU DESERVE THE VIEWS.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me!

    • @WuntaykTimmy1
      @WuntaykTimmy1 2 роки тому

      @@diggingthegreats I'm literally listen to voodoo right NOW!!
      And watching your vids
      🍃And vibes.

  • @AdamMundok
    @AdamMundok Рік тому +1

    Awesome episode and Channel! Thanks for making it ✨🫶🏼🙌🏽🎛🎚🎶

  • @Desnes7
    @Desnes7 2 роки тому +5

    This gotta be the fastest I've ever seen a channel grow, but its really no surprise. You had me as a sub on that D'Angelo Common mashup.

  • @TerryBorderline
    @TerryBorderline Рік тому

    You bring a brand new excitement to music for me. I've always been passionate but this is different. Its that feeling I felt when I heard hip hop for the first time at 4 years old. Its that feeling!

  • @victorkoyama1914
    @victorkoyama1914 Рік тому +1

    This track is on my most played songs. This was so interesting and insightful. Awesome

  • @cesarbaca5297
    @cesarbaca5297 2 роки тому +1

    Glad how you support sampling. I try myself to chop and rearrange. But sometimes a funky loop is undeniable

  • @dougsmith6357
    @dougsmith6357 2 роки тому +1

    You really really should have millions of subscribers and be paid your dues. I'm fighting the urge to binge all the videos

  • @FedeVicente88
    @FedeVicente88 2 роки тому +1

    You are a musical encyclopedia. Thanks to your channel I'm discovering music or rediscovering bands and artists of which I heard very little, like D'Angelo or SugarHill. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @Devtr3
    @Devtr3 2 роки тому +2

    Easily becoming one of my favorite UA-cam channels!

  • @musamusashi
    @musamusashi 2 роки тому +2

    One more great piece of music history. And i am happy for you that you are a part of it, by performing with one of the greatest hip hop artists ever.

  • @camerakungfu
    @camerakungfu 2 роки тому +4

    Was not expecting the "How High the Moon" - "Ornithology" - "Donna Lee" connection but I'm all for it!

  • @saxyrep1
    @saxyrep1 2 роки тому +2

    "Played bass in Nas' band". Man, that's a sentence I'd be so proud of saying truthfully that I'd never stop. I'd be flexin' all the time. Anyway, respect ! 😉👍🏿

  • @frederick98
    @frederick98 2 роки тому +6

    These sampling stories really interesting. Keep up!

  • @ManuelPerez-tp6re
    @ManuelPerez-tp6re Рік тому +1

    As a guitarist, I’ve been obsessed with this song. I’ve wanted to learn that crazy ass jazzy guitar riff for a long time. Had no idea what the sample was and I’m not good enough to figure it out by ear lol. This video is awesome

  • @sessionvictim
    @sessionvictim Рік тому

    Thanks for these videos! So well done! The music you are shining a light on is what got us into digging for records ever since! Keep it up ❤🎶

  • @bentucker2301
    @bentucker2301 2 роки тому +4

    This is my favourite kinda musical history. Dude your research delivery and editing is so good

  • @jennyneon
    @jennyneon 2 роки тому +5

    The Roots have influenced music a lot, the way that Questlove experienced that “loose drum” sound with Black Thought rapping is amazing. Their discography is amazing.

    • @monz7951
      @monz7951 Рік тому

      Agreed and I think they've always been criminally underrated

  • @RoneySmithseedoflife
    @RoneySmithseedoflife Рік тому

    This is a great video and the history behind the sample is indeed mind blowing! Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing this! ⭐️🎧🎤🎼🎵🎯🔥🎉

  • @cocoatea4369
    @cocoatea4369 2 роки тому +8

    How on earth have I not found this channel before?! Well researched & well communicated content about music I love. I’m in heaven.

  • @santiagoclark9431
    @santiagoclark9431 Рік тому +1

    Truly love your videos!
    Thanks for your inspiration

  • @yogevlevy2043
    @yogevlevy2043 2 роки тому +15

    Wow, I never saw a new channel grow that fast, as you definitely deserve it. Your content is so informative, the editing is top notch, and it just SO FUN to watch.
    Video idea- maybe you can analyze Erykah Badu’s Green Eyes, I’m sure there’s A LOT to talk about in that song.

    • @UcheOG
      @UcheOG 2 роки тому +1

      Woooh! Green eyes. I read a comment once on the OkayPlayer forum (back in the monocle/old-timey days 😅) that Erykah Badu could never do wrong in her life, because she had "Green Eyes" to balance it out. I 100% agree. The greatest song made in so far, this century.

  • @BobbyFischerQc
    @BobbyFischerQc 2 роки тому +2

    I love that you brag that you play bass with NAS. Nice storytelling and thanks for all the videos you've made.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  2 роки тому +3

      Sincerely not trying to brag or center myself. Just a crazy final connection in the long history of this song and band, and if it weren’t for The Roots… I wouldn’t have the gig cuz it may not exist! When I read that passage in his book my jaw dropped!

    • @BobbyFischerQc
      @BobbyFischerQc 2 роки тому +1

      @@diggingthegreats I mean, I have watch like 10 of your video and now I learn that you have play bass with NAS. I would like a Curtis Mayfield or Kid Koala video sooner or later.

  • @etwoodson213
    @etwoodson213 2 роки тому +1

    Really would love for you to have a full podcast just retelling back history of how albums came together…keep up the great work!

  • @jdalsII
    @jdalsII 2 роки тому +2

    Best channel ever. It’s like I’m watching my subconscious take all the questions I have late at night while I scroll endlessly on my phone and turn them into a video just for me. Keep it coming.

  • @mahletkeleme1372
    @mahletkeleme1372 Рік тому +1

    Keep the fire burning man!!!! Love all the way from Stockholm

  • @djtreyb3835
    @djtreyb3835 Рік тому +1

    Seriously brother your videos are so good informative insightful, well-built keep up the great work

  • @joshfinney1362
    @joshfinney1362 2 роки тому +4

    It’s so crazy to see how fast your channel is growing! You were on 10k subscribers literally 2 weeks ago!! I love your content, keep it up

  • @hakancarlsson2881
    @hakancarlsson2881 2 роки тому +2

    Found your channel a week ago.
    I never really listened to hiphop, funk or soul being a metal guy from Sweden myself....
    But your content is amazing man!
    I love going down a rabbit hole when someone has a true passion *and* can present it this good! 👍
    This all gives me such insight and respect for the art man! Thank you! 🙏

  • @iloveknives75
    @iloveknives75 Рік тому +1

    Damn, I am loving these breakdowns. Great videos with dope concepts.

  • @petsounds3612
    @petsounds3612 2 роки тому +4

    Your videos are always such a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us music heads!

  • @Martydoessykes
    @Martydoessykes 2 роки тому +5

    This video is crazy asf 😭😭😭

  • @ohohsnowsnow
    @ohohsnowsnow 2 роки тому

    These videos are INCREDIBLE. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

  • @Rangomania69
    @Rangomania69 11 місяців тому +1

    awesome man you deserve an award for this work !!

  • @Collin1313
    @Collin1313 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so glad I found your channel! Such a vibe and well spoken. Cheers brother

  • @noatafloat4965
    @noatafloat4965 2 роки тому +2

    You knocked this one out of the stratosphere!

  • @kaleng.a_soneka
    @kaleng.a_soneka 2 роки тому +3

    You playing Bass for Nas is one hell of a plot twist. Great video. Great channel too. Your content is low-key a blessing for avid music fans. Its like a reward for paying attention lol.

  • @Nealatosis
    @Nealatosis 2 роки тому +1

    So glad to find this channel. Would love to hear more about your personal music journey going forward as well

  • @hadjiioke
    @hadjiioke 2 роки тому +2

    Dude, when I took a music appreciation class in college, THIS is what I expected. THIS is the class I wanted to take. I learn so much cool stuff watching your videos. Thank you!

  • @samawad1779
    @samawad1779 2 роки тому +1

    That was phenomenal. My new favourite channel.

  • @Docmakesfotos
    @Docmakesfotos 2 роки тому +1

    One of my new favorite channels keep up the good work!

  • @mattiarichardson1145
    @mattiarichardson1145 2 роки тому +2

    Best one so far 👏🏼🤌🏼

  • @torocruz1192
    @torocruz1192 2 роки тому +2

    Love this dude approach. Keep up the great work👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @SithMirth
    @SithMirth 2 роки тому +3

    Alright that's enough. Subscribed. Brilliant content. And it reminds me each time of how much I loved this music when I first heard it. (not to mention the clearly visible joy in the presentation.) Cheers!

  • @MichaelMartin-pg4ef
    @MichaelMartin-pg4ef 2 роки тому +2

    I just found this channel so glad!

  • @THERCWRSHOW
    @THERCWRSHOW 2 роки тому +2

    Dude, I just came on board your channel in late October of this year and I’m glad I came across you. Love the way you break things down without it ever being boring and you cover great tunes and eras that’s near and dear to my heart, especially on Dilla. Keep on rocking my man!

  • @theabrahamherrera
    @theabrahamherrera 2 роки тому +1

    You have become my favorite youtuber. Incredible work.

  • @Simon__T
    @Simon__T 2 роки тому +2

    i just discovered this song today and thought that it is realy great

  • @jasondugas8184
    @jasondugas8184 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great video, thank you for laying out this history