The floating voices behind him feel triumphant. Cole, who’s led a much different life than Benny, raps boastfully about his lyrical abilities.
When paired with Benny’s contemplative verse, it sounds a little melancholic, giving weight to his rags-to-riches bars. Cole to kick around in, but the key is the sample’s melody. The drums are dry and open, creating a loose pocket for Benny and J. “Johnny P’s Caddy,” demonstrates that concept to a tee.Īl loops up a sample from a doo wop band, increasing the pitch and setting it far enough back in the mix to obscure the words they’re singing. “If you’re … really in tune with yourself, … you’re making music that is representative of you as a person.” He doesn’t simply make beats for someone to rap on, he looks for insights into their character that dictate the kinds of sounds they need. In a 2021 interview with Complex, Al explained that he starts collaborative projects by getting to know who he’s working with. He’s brilliant at both, without question, but it’s his ability to figure out how to fit into - and expand - a rapper’s world that sets him apart. The Alchemist’s genius isn’t found in his ear for samples or dexterity with chopping drum breaks. The Best Beat Of 2022 award goes to… “Johnny P’s Caddy” – Benny The Butcher F. Review all of our Hip Hop Award categories and nominees.Ĭheck out the nominees for Beat Of The Year below. HipHopDX has narrowed down the best Hip Hop songs with the most inescapable and instantly recognizable hip hop production that served as essential backdrops to equally great performances. It’s a living artform, full of innovative voices searching for new modes of expression. Whether it was the trunk rattling urgency of Pusha T’s “Let The Smokers Shine The Coupe,” or the busy and lush workings of Nas & Hit-Boy on “Legit,” the variety of sound is a testament to the breadth of beats Hip Hop encompasses. The psychedelic Atlanta thump of “Hotel Lobby” got functions across the country poppin off, while the soulful boom bap of “Johnny P’s Caddy” brought out the best in Benny The Butcher and J. None of the best beats of the year sound anything alike. And 2022 was an exceptional year for Hip Hop music thanks in large part to the producers that understood this dynamic. When every element comes together, the result is greater than the sum of its parts.
After all, it’s the drums that encourage the head nod. A sample takes on a life of its own, adding complexity and new meaning to a musical tradition. The right producer can help a rapper find their voice or send them in unexpected directions. It’s not just a timekeeping device, it’s a central part of the mechanism.
Yes, they’re important - it’s a foundational part of the music - but great raps fade from memory without the right beat. A great Hip Hop song doesn’t come from lyrics alone.
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