The Making Of 21 Savage and J. Cole's "a lot" With DJ Dahi | Deconstructed
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21 Savage’s “a lot” featuring J. Cole peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 281 million KZread views to date. It is produced by DJ Dahi and appears on 'i am/i was.' Genius recently sat down with the LA producer to break down how the song was made.
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give the man with the idea of deconstructed a raise
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
hes a trash producer with a trash song
@thatdudejohn7950
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 did someone hurt you bruh you replied at least 10 times🤣
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@thatdudejohn7950 stay mad kid
@AlexanderBeaton6
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 I would absolutely love to hear what your idea of a good beat is
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexanderBeaton6 shhhh
dj dahi: how many samples you want? 21 savage: a lot
@presidentofburkinafaso8756
3 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
@ArunKumar-xq4hg
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼😂
@user-is4ux3qj7n
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@jds4085
3 жыл бұрын
neat
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
Crazy how this guy has produced or helped produce some of our favorite songs from the 2010s: Kendrick's "Money Trees", "Loyalty", "Lust" Drake's "Worst Behavior", "U With Me?" Big Sean's "I Don't Fuck with You" ScHoolBoy Q's "Hell of a Night", "Neva Change" Travis Scott's "90210", "Mamacita", "Hell of a Night" Wale's "The God Smile", "The Middle Finger" Lupe's "Adoration of the Magi", "Madonna" He's a certified hit-maker.
@vaskogamingbg
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot no role modelz
@armaan78696
2 жыл бұрын
bro forgetting all the j cole songs from this time, these are clearly your favorites not everyone’s
@soapmantoo
2 жыл бұрын
And now we got "16" by Baby Keem
@no1u521
Жыл бұрын
@@vaskogamingbg he didnt make that
@lord0004
Жыл бұрын
I'm from Morocco and I discovered some of this songs and love them how crazy that the producer is one Man!
Why did I think that they already made this before
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
21 savage is trash
@mike003x8
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 no one asked but ok 🙂👍
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@mike003x8 stay mad
@chingbing8863
3 жыл бұрын
Chill fo you jus finna comment on every thing sayin it trash fo
@mike003x8
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 21 is good fuck out of here
Crazy how I was listening to A LOT this past week..songs a classic
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
trash
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@prplehaze8442 aka your mom is
@DuppyBeats
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 stop looking for attention
@prod.iluvjuly3029
3 жыл бұрын
Ive seen you everywhere
@wint3rmintdaproducer361
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 shut up
Bruh I didn’t realize how crazy this beat was, so many sounds went into it
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
@anzacavin7403
3 жыл бұрын
a lot
@kavimahajan8412
3 жыл бұрын
@@tl8946 alr I gotchu bro🙏🏾🙏🏾
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
@@kavimahajan8412 Thank youu🙏🏻
This dude looks cool, he should work with Kendrick and make a song about Loyalty or something like that that
@wesleyhyatt26
3 жыл бұрын
And maybe add Rihanna to it
@Wangle3
3 жыл бұрын
@@wesleyhyatt26 bruh lol
@Deviou5101
3 жыл бұрын
i bet you it’ll be a DAMN good song
@ziyyankhan553
3 жыл бұрын
HE ALREADY DID DUDE
@ziyyankhan553
3 жыл бұрын
jk jk IM PLAYING DONT ROAST ME
dang, s/o Egon for finding this sample. that’s dope.
@peterpowell5189
3 жыл бұрын
What’s Egons Instagram?
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
@polly4531
3 жыл бұрын
What's s/o?
@nicoupegui3698
3 жыл бұрын
@@polly4531 shoutout
@STANLEY2BRICKS
3 жыл бұрын
@Second Wizards and a serious af wine aficionado lol
There’s so much that goes into beats and we don’t even notice
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
@steve7131
3 жыл бұрын
Real listeners and producers do. Check the 2009-2012 beats, those were the most complex. "Right above it" or "the show goes on" or "super bass" instrumental
Everything about this song is just amazing
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
everything about it is trash you mean
@limpalajnen4159
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 trippin
@fifaajat2391
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 your mom doesnt love you
@noidea7833
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 your dad left you
@realstreetnigga9455
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYCYsbCgnMSemrQ.html
bruh why does it sound like the mastered beat just has one sample but then behind the scenes there's like 12 other instruments and samples used 😭😂
@bbodsblue11
3 жыл бұрын
the beauty of production
@koopstanick1710
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbodsblue11 the beauty of mixing
@themasteractive8165
3 жыл бұрын
@Spectrum Reality pause
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
@rpepe8514
3 жыл бұрын
@@themasteractive8165 AYO WHY YO MIND GOING THERE ⁉️⁉️
DJ Dahi is so criminally underrated
@f1shado413
3 жыл бұрын
im gonna be honest this is self promo i worked a week on this video called gold fish halo 3 moments it would be cool if you watched it/
Yeah Dahi 🐐
@alexclifft
3 жыл бұрын
ayyyy we got yondo in here!! I love your music bro u a goat too 🐐
@YondoMusic
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexclifft Thank you bro !
@alexclifft
3 жыл бұрын
@@YondoMusic yeah i listen to your stuff all the time you pretty sick mate
@jaredrenteria9780
3 жыл бұрын
Yondo!! Where the new beats at we starving on youtube 🙏🙏
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
When he played the sample I just heard “turn my headphones down a lil bit”
Giving us the breakdown 2 whole years after the song is out
@Options_Trader11
3 жыл бұрын
Better late than never
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
@johnnyklaus7124
3 жыл бұрын
@@Options_Trader11 facts
@Kurosaka
3 жыл бұрын
and?
@mymysworld3345
3 жыл бұрын
@@Options_Trader11 factssss!
Crazy seeing so many people just now knowing who Dj Dahi is..
@dq303
3 жыл бұрын
not everyone is on the music scene
@realstreetnigga9455
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYCYsbCgnMSemrQ.html
@takeshikimura2819
3 жыл бұрын
Dahi also produced Money Trees and Self Care. He's criminally overlooked
@hankleepixain4283
3 жыл бұрын
@@takeshikimura2819 self care by mac miller?
@jacobrowell4041
3 жыл бұрын
@@hankleepixain4283 yeah
21 and Cole did something special with this song fr
@ace2nice
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a classic
@bakhtiyarguseinov9402
3 жыл бұрын
Cole goated fr
@user-uq9dc8cr3c
3 жыл бұрын
@@bakhtiyarguseinov9402 Nah, he ain't a top 100 OAT
@user-fh5ex
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-uq9dc8cr3c ?
@user-uq9dc8cr3c
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-fh5ex What was unclear about what I said
These producers don’t get enough credit for the kind of art they make
jesus, this youtube series helped me so much throughout my journey of making music. i truly love it
@winstonewere8002
3 жыл бұрын
Gives me inspiration
@johnw6236
3 жыл бұрын
Go off king!!
I was just listening to this the other day. Such a soulful track man.
Man I've heard this song on repeat since it came out...I swear this is the only song that I've heard this much....my Spotify wrapped had this at the top by a long shot...heard it like 300+ times in the year itself ...amazing work on the track
The thumbnail was really bad ass
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
thumbnail trash
@Vangogh.
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 dude i juts realize that u hated on all comments and that's funni wtf😂 clout chaser
@vendettatrollz1043
3 жыл бұрын
@@Vangogh. fax he out of pocket
@antz7858
3 жыл бұрын
Fr shit was hard
@vendettatrollz1043
3 жыл бұрын
@Liekk Music bro its was fire but pls stop self promoting you will blow up a different way not like this cause people wont care cause its wasting there time.
HARD. Been needing this one deconstructed 🔥
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
no we didnt
@prod_by_ybdj1879
3 жыл бұрын
Fr
@falo4043
3 жыл бұрын
It's just a vocal sample and simple drums it's not that hard to replicate
@k5__beatz754
3 жыл бұрын
@@falo4043 ok no1 asked u
Really a humble and likeable dude, you can tell he loves what he does
This is a deconstructed that I've wanted
J cole, jay rock, eminem, kendrick Never miss on there features
I literally love this type of videos , y’all need to do more deconstructed 🌟
been waiting for this one
Crazy to see how 21 has grown as an artist
It's insane how many classic songs this man has produced.
@Gayhan-
8 ай бұрын
Name 3
@BowieProYT
6 ай бұрын
@@Gayhan-money trees, 90210, idfwu
Yessir the series continue Absolutely lovin it keep doing it Genius
These videos are legit the best!!!
This track sounds so authentic- love when you hear something and know it’ll last, a lot of fast music out there❤️
They needa make a deconstructed of “Compensating” by Aminé
always love these
Been waiting for this⚡
For the longest I thought those were Asap Rocky vocals 5:51
One of the most awaited deconstruction for me. This song is a legendary and j .Cole and 21 savage ,the two legend bring more grove to it. Thanks @genius for the deconstruction. 💯💯💯 ❤ 🙏 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Been waiting!
I live for these deconstructed videos
I hate when the producers don't show the whole project like it's some secret. like come on bro the songs already out
@sayles6996
3 жыл бұрын
Some producers use plug-ins and presets that makes thier sound a lil unique, so it's like their secret source🤷♂️
@evanbraddock6062
3 жыл бұрын
@@sayles6996 yeah like ozone 9 lmaoooo
Replicating this beat was the first time I ever touched a daw, and now I’m making my own sounds
@totalhighconcept
3 жыл бұрын
One song away from a different life brother
IVE BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS ONE
Man music production is so fascinating. I love how much he goes into it, pure passion dude.
By far the best series of this channel bro the person who thought of this is a.. Genius 😏😏
@f1shado413
3 жыл бұрын
im gonna be honest this is self promo i worked a week on this video called gold fish halo 3 moments it would be cool if you watched it
@ksubswithnovideos-us7bn
3 жыл бұрын
I hate the fact that the only replies are self promos
@f1shado413
3 жыл бұрын
@@ksubswithnovideos-us7bn well you know how it is
@ksubswithnovideos-us7bn
3 жыл бұрын
@@f1shado413 fr
Dj dahi is really underrated
I've been waiting for this
after watching a deconstructed video I always go listen to the track & it hits different
People don’t give Dahi enough credit
A modern day legend on genius, LETS GOOOOO
Ohhh my worth waited thisss for soo long
Been waiting for this
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
ABUNDANCE ✨
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
I love this song the beat is fire I listen to it on repeat
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
song garbage
@chingbing8863
3 жыл бұрын
Cap song good tho
@bobbyjoe3898
3 жыл бұрын
hahahah i saw it before u edited it
@calebsbeats17999
3 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyjoe3898 lol
Keep doing these plz
I'm waiting for this
How much did we need this Deconstructed episode? A Lot! 🔥🎵🙌🏾
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
@prod_by_ybdj1879
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
I like that the video length is "8:08"
@GOODBOY-ui1qt
3 жыл бұрын
8:09 actualy
@GOODBOY-ui1qt
3 жыл бұрын
@@almobeats8812 oh for fucks sake
@lowercasegoon5231
3 жыл бұрын
@@GOODBOY-ui1qt But it is fake tho
been waiting for this for a minute
you for real cooking!!! This and that it sounds great together!
Y’all should do a deconstruction of Mac miller’s self care
The fact that he even did the vocals himself just makes him a king
This is legitimately one of my favorite songs of 2019 been waiting for this for so long
deconstructed has been very inspiring for me as a musician and I thank you for that Genius
Somebody make a Deconstructed with ‘Snow on tha bluff’
@eliherrera317
3 жыл бұрын
that beat isn’t THAT crazy tho
Yea man this dude is really creative.
I`ve been constantly listening to this song for two years and still haven`t got rid of it
THANK YOU
They only did this now? I thought this was already out or it wasn’t coming out, but hey, 1 year after the song is released, a lot deconstruction is released
@tawfeeqgallie8527
3 жыл бұрын
2 years dawg, time flies💀💀
@steelowtf
3 жыл бұрын
2 bruh this released in dec 2018
@realstreetnigga9455
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYCYsbCgnMSemrQ.html
@nelsonking98
3 жыл бұрын
It came out in 2018
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
imo this one of the greatest intros to an trap album i’ve heard
I've been waiting for this for 2 years
THIS THE ONE I BEEN WAITING FOR
We need "The Making Of Fivio Foreign's "Big Drip" " | Deconstructed
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
fivio is garbage
@nigueldriggs7134
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 ur smoking
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@nigueldriggs7134 i dont do drugs
@wesleyhyatt26
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 Bullshit is a drug.
Yo that’s crazy I was just listening to this song last night. But this song was one of those that my dad and I would vibe too. As well with others Dahi has made .
i been waitin on this one
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
fav song ever
Do "Telegraph Ave", or "A Tale Of 2 Citiez"
This song is just SO good
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
its SO trash
@zachw3347
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 my guy you must have Covid cause you ain't got NO taste
@inactiveuser13275
3 жыл бұрын
@@zachw3347 naw im not sick like you hope you catch it tho
@zachw3347
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 imagine wishing that on someone cause of music taste lmaoooo. You wack.
@ksubswithnovideos-us7bn
3 жыл бұрын
@@inactiveuser13275 Boy, I know you ain't talkin, my guy, yo songs sound like the rappers went HEAVILY unmixed, and the drums sound like you just threw a soft clipper on 'em
loved this 🎶 great music
Thank this man for the hit💯❤
Dj Dahi, a quiet genius! 😇
this whole time i wondered what the dude was saying only for him to say "i wasnt even saying anything"
@tl8946
3 жыл бұрын
Please listen to this It had the same Mood of a lot i was so inspired by dahi kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qm3NVqYLS0ZMY.html
I love this 🔥 amazing job🌹🌹🌹
@f1shado413
3 жыл бұрын
im gonna be honest this is self promo i worked a week on this video called gold fish halo 3 moments it would be cool if you watched it.
So much texture...so crispy
Whoever disliked this must be miserable, this music is beautiful
genius, please make a deconstructed of Mac Miller's woods
@bobjimbobjim9006
3 жыл бұрын
That would be fucking dope
@khxnbeats
3 жыл бұрын
@@bobjimbobjim9006 swear bro
@falloutskyy
3 жыл бұрын
for real. or just anything of mac millers songs would be dope
Power to the Producers! Love to see it!
This has to be one of the top beats in the past 10-15 years
We need this for Mood by 24kgoldn and Iann Dior🔥🔥
@user-is4ux3qj7n
3 жыл бұрын
Beats by Dre Channel has it
Why did this take so long to come out
Nice Man It’s 🔥
Damn about time
Why didnt they put the producers name in the title
@gtb_kony
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i was thinking
@avinashb9469
3 жыл бұрын
Nvm they changed the title
8:08
The beat and video are 💥💥🔥
listening rn good timing
When a Genius deconstructed is 8:08 long...
@cashkarti
3 жыл бұрын
8:09 but ok
@zodiackiller3234
3 жыл бұрын
@@cashkarti he tried
21 Savage’s “a lot” featuring J. Cole peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 281 million KZread views to date. It is produced by DJ Dahi and appears on 'i am/i was.' Genius recently sat down with the LA producer to break down how the song was made.
@nikiforosdometiou4021
3 жыл бұрын
Why would you copy the description .-.
@driptohard6463
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZVnlbiqc82fpKg.html 🔥🔥
Let’s goo this beat is so beautiful
Amazing