Dive deep into the heart of hip-hop’s latest controversy in our latest video, “The Problem With Drumless Hip Hop (Response Video).” This thought-provoking piece is not just a response but an exploration into the vibrant and divisive world of Drumless Hip-Hop. From the pioneering beats of legends like RZA, J Dilla, and Madlib, to the innovative sounds of Conductor Williams, Apollo Brown, and Knxledge, we examine the criticisms, celebrate the innovations, and discuss the cultural impact and future outlook of this evolving subgenre.
We address common critiques and unpack the creative depth behind drumless tracks, featuring music and insights from iconic artists such as MF DOOM, EPMD, Outkast, and the Wu-Tang Clan, alongside modern torchbearers like The Alchemist, DJ Muggs, Nicholas Craven, Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, Billy Woods, Earl Sweatshirt, Boldy James, Ka, and Jay Electronica.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a skeptical critic, join us as we delve into the complexities of Drumless Hip-Hop, challenging perceptions and uncovering the truth behind the beats. Your thoughts and opinions are valuable to us, so make sure to leave a comment below sharing your views on Drumless Hip-Hop. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content that dissects and celebrates the ever-evolving world of hip-hop.
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It's one thing to dig in the crates and find gems to flip, but those loops without drums are the worst. Its Lazy and lacks imagination
In “drumless” beats, the raps are the percussion.
I feel it's lazy when it like rappers just use any random soul sample to rap over just to do it because it's trendy.
Don't even care if it actually sounds good and coherent
Great content ! Thank you ! As a MC myself, I sometimes prefer drumless beats, as you can "attack" the beat in many different ways, because you're not a slave to the kick and the snare, if you know what I mean. I feel more freedom to pause whenever I want, and have a less orthodox flow. You can of course do it with drums, but sometimes it doesn't sound or feel natural. So to me, as long as it keeps the culture going, and keeps artists creating, I'm all for it. I don't think beats with drums are going anywhere, so to me it's only beneficial to the genre.
These idiots don't even understand a truly "drumless" loop. There are very few tracks that are zero percussion. Most are "lite percussion" that has been considered Lo-fi Hip-hop for years.
It's all HipHop. Make sure you have bars on any of those beats and stop crying
i love this video. drumless hip-hop is here to stay, get with it or get out.
It's a skill it's been around for a min RZA probably started it the loop is everything but sometimes it's a crazy chop believe it or not…..
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Creating rhythm without drums is much more of an effort as it is with drums.
Hold up…Please Listen To My Demo is NOT drumless. 😆
It has kicks and the rimshot definitely counts as the "snare" because it hits on the 2 and the 4. Come on now.
drumless beats suck. alchemist fell off
If you haven't tried actually making a good beat with just samples no drums, I don't think you can really say it's lazy. You don't know how to build and rearrange and restructure vocals and around certain elements in the instrumentation, then stfu and move on or stfu and enjoy the sounds.
Go ahead and listen to Roc Marciano catalogue, then come back and tell me drumless hip hop is lazy.
I like my beats like i like my wings, no drums 😂
Shit hot.
Don't like it. Beats are drums. The music is a track. Drumless is still hip hop, but nothing I wanna hear. I need beats to ride under the music or I'm turning it off.
These videos that pose these types of questions make no sense. Early origins of hip hop had nothing but drums and stabs for the most part. Rarely had melodies. It evolved. There are no rules. Dope is Dope.
Dudes who think it's lazy can't chop samples. Because a lot of the shit dudes THINK is just loops….isn't. You didn't need to even make a (very brilliant) video like this. You coulda just put the link on whosampled, of Westside Gunn and Alchemist's Elizabeth. Dudes with they lil MPCs and SPs not finna just go make that the way Al did it. These are the main crunchy dudes who bitch about "Drum-less" shit.
This video feels wierd like its and AI script or something.
Gotta throw Muggs in here. Lockdown interlude on cypress hills black sunday album predates what Rza did.
The internet gave to many people a platform to empty there thoughts out of there heads..
Drumless hiphop isn't even really a thing. It becomes a thing when it's not done right. Correct drumless hiphop will rock with such atmospheric force and momentum that it won't even be noticeable as having no drums. The listeners heads will be rocking to the wordsmiths cadence, mind-blowing lyrics and the music's hypnotising momentum. If those elements are missing it's easily noticeable as being drumless instead of an afterthought. In short, not every artist and producer can rock it right. Oh and its definitely real hiphop.
Drumless beats have ushered in a new era of hip-hop and I think it’s exciting that traditional hip-hop production is evolving.
For a while it felt like the only innovation happening in hip-hop production was happening in the trap space.
I'm not against it…but I do think it's a bit lazy. It seems that the hardest part is finding the sample…after that just loop it…done.
I think them watered down drums from these drum kits are bad for #HipHop let's go back to Carlos Bess who made original drums for RZA or boost drums again like Paul C 👑🕊️🍾
Nujabes – Mystline has no drums, one of the realest hiphop tracks ever !!
For record. No pun. #HipHop classics didn't always depend on drums. It was the melodies and rhythm. Rakim told you that back in '86/'90 Also Doug E. Fresh did #LodiDadi in '85 that spark a wave. Plus not every break beat required drums or percussions. #HipHop been heavy on baselines as well. Thanks to #Funk with Parliament. Bottomline , if you can catch the rhythm and add soul and r&b to it with lyrics. You got #HipHop KRS One even did a track on his '93 album. No drums. Called #UhOh google it.
I like drumless beats why keep making the same shit everything don't need drums man music so werid now
It's music yo. It's music. 😞😖
Nothing lazy about it. Just another form of Beat making. Me personally once you understand or advanced in this hip hop you would understand. And everything ain’t for everybody.
It’s fire point blank period 😂
I hate ppl. All we do is bitch and complain and cry and hate.
It is boring tho cus as black folks drums out the heart of out rhythm
I love when ppl who dont even make art try and make the rules for ppl that do.
alchemist has always done this, same with other producers. they were often used as skits or little interludes.
even something like the realest by mobb deep still had some audio tricks done to it to not make it a basic loop.
kool g rap and dj muggs real life is another favorite.
some of the best parts of these classic albums were "drumless" beats.