9th Wonder On Sampling For Kendrick Lamar | The Formula, S1E2
Even though he produced three beats for “Duckworth,” 9th Wonder had a realization during our interview. Three samples, three genres, three generations– Kendrick Lamar intentionally wove “threes all the way across.”
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READ THE COMPANION ESSAY
“Kendrick Lamar Thinks Like A Jazz Musician” by Marcus J. Moore
Kendrick Lamar’s song “DUCKWORTH.” is made up of three beats, each built around a different sample, by producer 9th Wonder. The way Lamar stitched those beats together illuminates his relationship with contemporary and historical jazz musicians. That essay is here: https://n.pr/2VdwOIz
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CREDITS
Host: Rodney Carmichael; Producers: Nick Michael; CJ Riculan, Maia Stern; Animator: CJ Riculan; Director of Photography: Colin Marshall; Editor: Annabel Edwards; Videographers: Colin Marshall, CJ Riculan, Morgan Noelle Smith; Audio Recording Engineer: Colin Marshall; Audio Mix Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Supervising Producer: Nick Michael; Senior Producer: Abby O’Neill; Consulting Editor: Jacob Ganz; Managing Editor: Becky Lettenberger; Executive Producers: Anya Grundmann, Keith Jenkins, Lauren Onkey; Special Thanks: Eric Hilton, Robert “Kalani” Tifford, Peter Ugrin
MUSIC
“Girl,” Destiny’s Child, Destiny Fulfilled (2004)
“Be Ever Wonderful,” Ted Taylor, Keepin’ My Head Above Water (1978)
“Ostavi Trag,” September, Zadnja Avantura (1976)
“Atari,” Hiatus Kaiyote, Choose Your Weapon (2015)
“DUCKWORTH.,” Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. (2017)
“Rose Water”, DJ Face [series theme track]
this man is singlehandedly responsible for introducing me to one of my favorite bands of all time. Hiatus is still my fav band and all bc of a genius beat!!!
I’ve been sampling from sources from around the world. Just wish I didn’t Jack off so much time and spend so much time in prison. I’m glad I’m free now but juggling between life and work
The first time I hear this beats I was just amazed. I was having fun hearing again and again with the drop (which is 1min46). I remember, almmost 2 years ago, I was rapping on this beat even if I was a complete beginner (haha I try to improve myself even if I am not very good for now). I even make it listen to my mom, this album is colourful, Kendrick Lamar really hit my soul with his craft.The way the producer approach this piece is pretty impressive and clean. Sorry for my bad english, I do my best
Watch this video at least once a month and always notice the "Laila's Widsom" album cover sticker on his computer. One of my favorite rap projects of all time, 9th Wonder produced a large majority of the tracks. Rapsody is the artist, she's crazy talented and still underrated.
i need the other hiatus kaiyote beats
so dope.
Wild the mind is a powerful thing
beautiful
One of the greatest producers he’s up there w dilla and madlib for me
This guy is unreal felt like a school lesson thanks for this video and especially this song
this man is singlehandedly responsible for introducing me to one of my favorite bands of all time. Hiatus is still my fav band and all bc of a genius beat!!!
1:24
Anybody know the instrument he is using in this video??
진짜 조오오온나 멋있네 샘플링을 이렇게 예술로 할수가 있나
this is one of the most important interviews in sample history
Goosebumps
I'm just watching this and just dumbfounded with how he chopped and killed that 2nd sample. I want that 2nd sample to be made into a entire song
This needa be talked about more are you kidding meeee
That second sample is utterly beautiful, what a great breakdown for one of the best hip-hop instrumentals ever
I’ve been sampling from sources from around the world. Just wish I didn’t Jack off so much time and spend so much time in prison. I’m glad I’m free now but juggling between life and work
hello, does anyone know what equipment he's using?
YOU PUT MIDWAY NC ON THE MAP…CONGRATS!!!! PETE &TRICIA MUST BE VERY PROUD!!! PUNKIN AND BRIGHT LADY SMILING FROM THE HEAVENS!!!
The first time I hear this beats I was just amazed. I was having fun hearing again and again with the drop (which is 1min46). I remember, almmost 2 years ago, I was rapping on this beat even if I was a complete beginner (haha I try to improve myself even if I am not very good for now). I even make it listen to my mom, this album is colourful, Kendrick Lamar really hit my soul with his craft.The way the producer approach this piece is pretty impressive and clean. Sorry for my bad english, I do my best
i desperately need Just Blaze to come here and break down the Lord Knows beat
Beautiful video
Great Episode very informative
Very very cool.
Watch this video at least once a month and always notice the "Laila's Widsom" album cover sticker on his computer. One of my favorite rap projects of all time, 9th Wonder produced a large majority of the tracks. Rapsody is the artist, she's crazy talented and still underrated.
I love atari
my top 3 on sampling music
1st – 9th wonder
2nd – Just Blaze
3rd – Kanye West
genuis
3 i in hiii power
What’s that little keyboard he has ?
i wonder what kendrick's answer was