But where this production really shines is in how 9th throws in the lil’ flourishes, whether it’s that guitar slide, the bright percussion, or the piano strokes. There’s your flipped and sped-up sample, the neck-breaking drums, and low-key bass.

The perfect example is the inspiring “When I Have You”, which is 9th through and through. Nomsa MazwaiĪcross Rapsody’s stellar new album, The Idea of Beautiful, 9th really put his foot into his beats. Who else could use some more Jay/9th collaborations? Rapsody – “When I Have You” F. Follow My Clothing Company On IG SaviorsKickinFlava (Yes We Do Ship)9th Wonder Got Too Many Bangers, So Expect A Part 2 For Sure. Kelly-sampling production, head-nodding drums, and silencer gunshots. He even gets a shout out from Jay-Z at the beginning of the track, which is only fitting considering how well Hov weaved himself into the R. Turner said, was single-handedly the best, most. But Jay-Z had other ideas, asking 9th to return to the studio a few days later. 13, 2004-this was without a doubt the biggest beat placement for a then 28-year-old 9th. 9th Wonder shared more than two dozens beats with Jay-Z.

Jay-Z – “Threat”Īt the time of The Black Album‘s release-Nov. You can’t tell me this doesn’t sound like it would have fit in on a record by A Tribe Called Quest. This is where the influence of Pete Rock and DJ Premier was evident, as was the almighty Ummah. On the real, picking a single cut off this album felt like an impossible ordeal, but Potholes’ own Mallory Pickard nailed it with “Nighttime Maneuvers”. Ah yes, where it all started for so many 9th fans: Little Brother’s The Listening.

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