šµ Legendary beats share a common trait that separates them from good beats.
š YouTube tutorials and producer videos don't reveal this trait.
š Analyzing the greatest beats reveals the secret behind their greatness.
šµ The original version of the song had issues and had to be redone without one of the artists.
š§ Sally Williams was brought in to create a new beat for the song.
š¶ The beat was created by speeding up and pitching up a sample and adding drums and bass.
š¶ The video discusses the common thread found in legendary beats.
š¹ The beats mentioned in the video have simple compositions with minimal elements like piano and samples.
š One of the beats mentioned helped an artist win a Grammy and was ranked number 10 on the Billboard's top beats of all time list.
šµ Lil Wayne initially took a unconventional approach to the beat, but the producer was worried. However, he ended up being happy with the result.
š¶ The beat was created using a sample, isolating vocals, and manipulating the pitch. The core of the beat consists of 808 bass and claps.
šļø There is a switch-up in the beat where the snare replaces other sounds.
šµ A song that was number two on the Billboard top 100, beaten only by Elton John, and featured on many best beat lists had a humble beginning.
š¤ The artist initially didn't like the beat and had to be convinced to record verses on it.
š§ The beat was created by a relatively inexperienced producer, who used a sample and experimented by slowing it down and reversing it.
š The core idea behind every legendary beat is simplicity and minimalism.
š” Many YouTube tutorials and online videos may embellish beats to make them more interesting, but the greatest beats of all time are often basic and simple in design.
šµ A solid core idea is essential, and adding unnecessary elements can detract from the overall quality of a beat.
š Creating a beat with multiple layers is not necessary to be a professional.
šµ Producing a simple beat can be just as effective as a complex one.
š Don't feel guilty about using fewer sounds in your beats.