Bob Power on music production, Dilla and D'Angelo | Red Bull Music Academy
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Even if you're not familiar with his name, you know Bob Power's work if you bought a good hip-hop record sometime between 1990 and the mid-2000s.
So sit back and prepare for some electric relaxation, as we let the master of mixing sharp snares and deep kicks break down the art of making timeless records.
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From true-school classics like A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders or The Low End Theory, through to defining the seminal sound of The Roots on four of their groundbreaking albums, or even helping out on dancefloor party jams like Dee-Lite's ”Groove Is In The Heart“, Bob Power's contribution to the history of urban beats is vast. But you might never notice it if you don't read the sleevenotes on the back of your well-worn records.
TOPICS:
18:05 - Race
34:00 - The business
1:27:55 - Native Tongues
1:54:45 - Dilla
2:02:45 - D'Angelo
2:18:15 - Gear
MUSIC:
1:47:12 - A Tribe Called Quest - “Scenario” • A Tribe Called Quest -...
1:58:18 - The Roots - “Panic!!!!!!” • The Roots - Panic!!!!!
1:58:19 - The Roots - “What They Do” • The Roots - What They ...
2:02:45 - D’Angelo - “Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” • D'Angelo - Me And Thos...
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@oy3ah2025
4 жыл бұрын
-OY3AH!
@illtyperecordsyoungasscrim1374
3 жыл бұрын
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@Crowncity
3 жыл бұрын
Hire better interviewers. Power deserves respect.
@emilkarenon2503
3 жыл бұрын
It's the cocaine
@quintessential3396
2 жыл бұрын
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“A-yo my mic is sounding bugged, Bob Power you there...(Yeah)...adjust the bass and treble...make my shit sound clear”. Q tip- The chase part 2/ Midnight Marauders. Much respect to Bob power. A true gem in the recording music industry.
@RELEASEMANAGER
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, I just watched the atcq documentary and saw an interview with Bob power and remembered that lyric from midnight marauders.
@parkour2461
3 жыл бұрын
mannnnnn
The person interviewing him gave us some of the most iconic Dilla and hip hop photos in the early 2000s and 1990s , respect
@Kazsud215
Жыл бұрын
I knew he looked familiar.
@CultureKingVisual
Жыл бұрын
naw, that’s not B+. Striking similar looking tho
It's funny that he mentions that things in the studio tend to not be "effective" after midnite. I remember hearing that Dangelo and Bob Power were having "creative differences" and Russell Elevado was called in to finish some of the songs for the Brown Sugar album. He later mixed the all the rest of Dangelo's album's which are amazing but my point was Dangelo was a night owl. He'd wake up at 5PM and be up all nite. His hours were different and he worked mostly after midnite. He also liked to smoke his weed ; ) This may have been one of those differences.
Bob is a philosopher.
There are not many video of this man but they are so real and insightful. Amazing stuff.
I like Jam and Lewis policy on smoking in the studio-"the only thing that smokes in this building is the music!!!!"
@QUIZFILTER
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't smoke around the equipment, just go outside for a few minutes.
Man his final statement is ridiculous. Great interview thanks!!
Living in Seattle in 2020 and his words couldnt be any more true.
@buildinit6523
4 жыл бұрын
move from that shit hole
@kltz78
2 жыл бұрын
@@buildinit6523 second that shit!
@donnydarko7624
Жыл бұрын
I've watched this so many times and when I woke up yesterday and this was on I just let it keep playing. When he gets to talking about politics and the politics and the division between political parties isnt only due to the hubris of one side of it. I kind of got the impression that he was suggesting that the left hasn't done ourselves any favors trying to convince the right that their beliefs are incorrect when the way they try and communicate that message we frequently can be condescending or preachy, and that the closest people off to hearing about your trying to tell them.
he's so lovely and modest.
Real ass interview
Peace to Jneiro Jarel asking that question about Dilla @1:54:45
This is gold, Bob Power is a legend
@buildinit6523
4 жыл бұрын
stop calling people legends that arent.........
@skyjuiceification
3 жыл бұрын
He is a over opinionated lamp post.
Bob Power. Legend! #Respect =)
@GoodxJ
3 жыл бұрын
Peace yo, Mike on the mix!!!! 😁
I swear to god, is that BUBBLES from the Trailer Park Boys?”
@stealthmermaid40
4 жыл бұрын
LOL exactly Belgian Bubbles
@GoodxJ
3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I thought right away!!!! Haha 😁😂✌️
" I mean what is it, is it chicken and waffles how do you meet these people ?? "
@tomshaw1015
4 жыл бұрын
yea wtf
@QUIZFILTER
4 жыл бұрын
Bob ignored that shit & played it cool.
@notmoriarty2541
3 жыл бұрын
That dude interjects at the totally wrong times.
MORE POWER TO BOB. BIG UP.
There's an attack and nobody can dispute Bob Power's ability to elevate music production to a level of true grandeur. Some of these kids have missed the point entirely and some totally understand the reasoning.
Brilliant guy.
@bubz75
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight
"Bob power you there? Adjust the bass and treble make my shit sound clear"
1:05:30 I'm a clap starter, twisted clap starter You're the clapstarter, twisted clapstarter
Great video-for those interested in D’Angelo or Dilla however, they are only briefly mentioned, so if that’s the content you’re looking for perhaps Quest’s and Russel Elvado’s interviews are more suited to that.
thank you Skef anslem & Bob Power
Much Gratitude
So much great knowledge in this talk with this LEGEND. Wow. Thanks for your insight, if you ever read this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I love Bob's approach to requiring payment but take it one step further: no payment, no handing over of recorded assets. It's really quite simple --- only in audio would someone be expected to hand over the goods and MAYBE get paid later. Makes no sense. Cash on delivery of recorded assets. Simple. The only reason someone would have a problem with that is if they have no intention of paying you. Get it? Weed out the non-payers instantly with that one simple trick.
I don't think Jaydee's stuff is simple though.
@QUIZFILTER
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd say not simple but more raw & even raw might not be right.... he was an artist with his own unique style.
@therealliveguy
3 жыл бұрын
i think he just means that Dilla didn’t have a whole lotta elements to his beats. A lot of his beats were like 8-10 tracks max. Kick, Snare, hi-hat, chopped sample and bass. That’s a testament to how great he was. Able to make the best, most classic sounding shit with a couple ingredients. No overthinking.
@sgtcreasegrease
3 жыл бұрын
*an exercise in simplicity. Do more with less. Not everyone can do that. Its a mathematical thing.
@Thasokay
3 жыл бұрын
In Dilla's own words - "I keeps it simple as well as complicated"
@SamSeven214
3 жыл бұрын
@@Thasokay exactly
I was wondering from the beginning where this was recorded. I've now watched 2 hours of the video, and I've just realized that they're sitting in front of a huge map 😂😂
0:42 "...redder than pork, comin' to New York to mix, It's Bob Power With the snares and kicks to fix" kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ5stJhye7LIaLg.html
1:27:50 you can recognize an irish accent anywhere
ha cut chemist with the hiss questions,phun
@kyleholman7191
4 жыл бұрын
So cool that he gets a question in.
That dude with the hairband has definitely had a few copyright strikes from their Internet Service Provider
@exysness
2 жыл бұрын
ahahahahaha
Great interview
Spotify got ALL THE FRUIT
1:54:46 Is that jniero jarel?. DO WHO DAT THREE PIECE PUZZLE YALLLLL!!.
@GT-RTData9
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
🐐
Bob is a icon but kinda comes off like a kind hearted jerk if thats possible to even be
@skyjuiceification
3 жыл бұрын
Old white dude in nyc vibes is how I call it. but I feel ya.
@reeldrytv
Жыл бұрын
So does Jordan 💡
@joebanta9342
4 ай бұрын
Reminds me of Anthony Bourdain for some reason. Same vibe at least.
@spikerzombie
3 ай бұрын
You mean real?
0:31:08 ???????
@shucksful
4 жыл бұрын
Nate Williams .......YEP, it’s chicken & waffles. Lol.
Look where Seattle is now brother 😢
@fametypebeat2909
3 жыл бұрын
not as progressive?
They seem to keep cutting him off. Did you guys want to hear him or not what us this?
Cut Chemist @1:49:23 ???
@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458
6 жыл бұрын
omg someone confirm
@legendarytp
5 жыл бұрын
@@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458 100%, also Jneiro Jarel @1:54:50
@liammcooper
5 жыл бұрын
That's what I came here to comment. I was like "who would just randomly know the sample for the drum break to award tour" then look up and it's him lol
@kyleholman7191
4 жыл бұрын
Totally Chemist.
00:38:52 In what language did he say that term and what did he say? someone
When was that recorded? He is referencing Bush, is it really that old?
56:20
1:55:18
Puede habilitar los subtitulos automaticos? gracias!
was number 420 on the likes
1:52:21 bro look like jaleel white lol 😭
The background music is odious. It may be bangin sweet tunes, but, Its buried in the interview, stabbing its hands out of the earth like ravenous zombies clutching at.... oh, it went away at 7:30ish Thank goodness
background music off next time please. Feels like I've another youtube tab open..
1:03:13 Get to WHAT?!..... tears
What year was this interview recorded?
@erikkollasch
4 жыл бұрын
I guess I answered this myself- based on the political references, it's November 2, 2004
Are tracking engineers and audio engineers the same thing?
@abk5294
2 жыл бұрын
Tracking is an aspect of audio engineering so yeah. But people mixing, mastering and running live audio are audio engineers too.
What year is this from
1:23:00 predicted streaming lmao
@matthewmatyus1022
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking that too, the dude was asking for Spotify
57:10
💘
when does he talk about dilla?
@b1bo840
2 жыл бұрын
when he talks about sampling
@RTCLR123
2 жыл бұрын
He talks very little about dilla, only about 1:50:00 ( give or take ) on how dilla was molding kick and bass and his great ear for low end which ends up controling the whole track sonically. Like a minute long talk maybe.
Lost me talking about no smoke
@bovictorious2380
4 жыл бұрын
For the Record lol
@badbeats5637
3 жыл бұрын
😂😁😂😁
Is that Jneiro Jarel who asked about Dilla?
@cullenmcnamara3593
3 жыл бұрын
when does he talk about dilla
@BlankFaceAma
3 жыл бұрын
@@cullenmcnamara3593 I’m not sure man…I watched this over a year ago lol. It is a long interview though
@uncensored6177
2 жыл бұрын
I think so. Definitely sounds like JJ
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@shawnwaldrop4462
3 жыл бұрын
That's true when the right dirt fumbles the bulldog down the who said that last week. roger dodger
@notmoriarty2541
3 жыл бұрын
@@shawnwaldrop4462 what the fuck
@shawnwaldrop4462
3 жыл бұрын
@@notmoriarty2541 wtf did the OP say?
@fr4ng
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@hellbound00615
5 ай бұрын
@@notmoriarty2541only if there's than why's the who?
Interviewer should watch what he eats ffs get a brain.
Opinionated, and attitude just like a period.
1:09:30 Bob Power says this while seemingly oblivious to the fact that he made his whole career working with people that stole from from others work: SAMPLING
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848
Жыл бұрын
It’s only “stealing” if the original artist isn’t compensated, which hasn’t been an issue with the labels/artists Bob works with since about ‘91. What decade are you living in?
@MrGenedancingmachine
Жыл бұрын
@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848 and the situation also evolved into people sampling and trying to hide the source of the sample with processing and other trickery, where have YOU been? Fucking annoying maggot
That guy who was trying to justify pirating music is seriously flawed logistically. By his logic anything that humanity produces is the property of the public and can be taken and consumed the fruit stand metaphor is exactly right if you replace music with a material object it’s a ridiculous concept to believe you have the right to take it but somehow with music it’s acceptable?
this interviewer is not helpful
dude said he was doing tv scores, club dates and studio work since the 70s, he was born in '65 so there's a big lie in there somewhere 🤣🤣🤣
@RTCLR123
2 жыл бұрын
If he was in a band since like 10, learned stuff and ended up working for his uncle in a studio or a TV set on a weekends and if he did just that and wanted to do just that than he wants to count his carrer since his decision and be proud. It is a certain personality, un common one + we all have unconacious biases as a default.
@wib6044
Жыл бұрын
No he was born in 52’.
@RyanMannebach
9 ай бұрын
Born in '52 actually, upon a quick wiki search.
@donnydarko7624
3 күн бұрын
You dont think 13 year olds were playing clubs and working in studios back in the 70's. Like growing up in the 80's we were free range, everything was so different before 9/11.
@donnydarko7624
3 күн бұрын
@@RyanMannebach Well that makes more sense. Still in the 70's kids were totally doing that stuff.
This is an epic battle between pedantry and the guy in the class who always wants to interject his stupid little opinion.
A little dishonest to diss on p2p sharing which in fact was shown help the record business and then turn around to admit you "pirated" something to remove the hiss from a sample... I guess that Mr. Power doesn't like it that we can taste the fruit before committing into buying em. Aside, you can't compare a primal need with a secondary need... That's a sophism of a very low degree.
@MoGratitude
4 жыл бұрын
streaming industry was the radical shift that made Music Business shift, in hindsight it seems obvious so its crazy unforseen it was.
@Thisisparadoxalstudios
4 жыл бұрын
@RÉMON Peer to peer sharing isn't illegal in a lot of countries and as I mentioned, it's been shown by studies that it actually helps the music industry by allowing people with no financial means to listen to stuff and thus making them discover artists they would have otherwise never heard of. Also, it's not because you admit you did something that you regret it: there's no actual logic to that.
@drewharvey495
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody actually believes piracy helped the music business, and everyone who works in the music business saw their sales devastated overnight by Napster. Maybe listen to the people who actually lived through it.
@Thisisparadoxalstudios
4 жыл бұрын
Your comment is very ill informed. First of all, I'm not nobody and so is Roger Wallis. The "everyone" you are referring to are not the artist, producers and creators behind the music people listen to: they are the bureaucrats who have managed to get control over the product distribution of the art. I'd suggest watching the documentary "TPB AFK" to get a better idea of the true fight behind this polemic.
sorry, the interviewer was trash lol but things have changed quite a bit. looks as though hes ready to go home
@snacksonjackson7158
Жыл бұрын
to double down, its a BLAST looking at how much mixing has changed ... who woudlve thought wed be maxing the mids and removing low end from our 808s, before distorting the hell out of them ... and that hiss is called lo fi now rofl. such an unappreciative interviewer i could be wrong but ... yea he looks out of place
I like alot of things that he is saying but ".... recordcompanys make a lot of money, well start your own." is klassist and denying the fact that not everyone can start his own buisness depending on his resources.
@exysness
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone can start a record label brother. Gotta work hard, team up with God and make shit happen. Not saying it's going to be the biggest record label, but we can currently be completely independent and make a living, like we couldn't before.
Seattle the most liberal city in the universe!?!?! Dude, you need to get out of the U.S., it is VERY conservative next to anywhere in Europe (and even other parts of the U.S.).
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@galedribble9535
2 жыл бұрын
The good bear eats honey not cold pizza
@RTCLR123
2 жыл бұрын
@@galedribble9535 AI killing brain cells in a spare time..but is it you or him?
@galedribble9535
2 жыл бұрын
@@RTCLR123 ocean in the tree falls. Menstruation on top?
Should've kept politics out of it
30:40