BackTrak by TmrO

• Inside The Mind of Hi-Tek | BackTrak

  Go behind the boards with legendary hip-hop producer Hi-Tek in this exclusive interview. Hailing from Cincinnati, Hi-Tek rose to fame in the late '90s as one half of *Reflection Eternal* alongside Talib Kweli, producing the critically acclaimed album *Train of Thought*. Known for his soulful, sample-heavy beats and gritty yet melodic production style, Hi-Tek has played a pivotal role in shaping the underground and mainstream sounds of hip-hop.

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• "M Y . L I F E" by J. Cole & 21 Savage w/ Jake One | BackTrak

  What does it take to build a beat that feels both cinematic and personal? In this episode of Backtrak, legendary producer Jake One breaks down the creation of “My Life” — J. Cole and 21 Savage’s anthemic collaboration from The Off-Season. From gritty soul samples to clean drum programming, Jake revisits the creative choices that gave this track its emotional weight. Watch as he remakes the instrumental from scratch and unpacks the sonic storytelling behind one of Cole’s standout records. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 01:26 Welcoming Jake One: The GOAT Producer 04:07 Seattle's Influence on Music and Career 08:10 Versatility, Pivoting, and Finding Your Sound 15:34 The Magic of the ASR-10 Sequencer 19:36 Early Career: Traveling to New York and Quitting Work 22:11 The Dr. Dre Call: A Career Defining Moment 28:04 The Unexpected Journey with Tuxedo 30:40 Evolution of Music Finances and Royalty Deals 33:32 The Enduring Impact of the John Cena Theme 37:09 Record Digging: From Utility to Collecting 41:57 Beat Battles and Celebrating Hip Hop Generations 50:28 Deconstructing J. Cole's "M Y . L I F E" 01:01:40 Beat Re-Creation 01:19:36 The Future: Hanging Up the Industry, Not Creativity Follow Jake One 📸   / jakeuno   Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production: 📸   / tmronetwork   📸   / doncannon   🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/ #jcole #21savage  #jcoletypebeat

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• "Hustlin'" By Rick Ross With The Runners | BackTrak

  In this episode of BackTrak, Mayne of The Runners cracks open the vault and rebuilds the beat that lit a fire under Rick Ross’ career: Hustlin’. From the cinematic horn stabs to the heavyweight drums, he takes us inside the moment this anthem was born—and how it turned a local Miami record into a national street sermon. Industry bidding wars, studio myths, and one of the coldest hooks in rap history. This is the story of a beat that wouldn’t wait. 0:00 Intro 1:52 Running The Game 4:35 The Next Neptunes/Starting in Orlando, Florida 5:34 Attending Full Sail and Meeting Key Connections 7:33 First Equipment Used: Korg N364  10:39 Discovering Production As a Career 12:48 Developing Roles in The Runners 14:41 First placements 16:09 The Origin of The Runners name 17:46 Monumental impact: Bringing Florida/Miami Back on the Map  24:09 Favorite Produced Record: Rihanna's "Cheers"  27:58 Inspired by Avril Lavigne Sample Bridge For "Cheers" 32:17 The mindset for "Hustlin" After Father's Passing 34:02 Recreating "Hustling"  49:18 Drums 55:18 Did Mayne Start This 808 Trend? 1:01:18 The Vocal Sample 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more beat deconstructions! Follow Mayne 📸   / blvckjvck   Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production: 📸   / tmronetwork   📸   / doncannon   🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/ #rickross #rickrosstypebeat #hustlin #hustle

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• Creation of "KNOCK YOU DOWN" By Keri Hilson Ft. Kanye West & Ne-yo With Marcella Araica

  Join legendary mixing engineer Marcella Araica as she breaks down the creative process behind mixing the hit single "Knock You Down" by Keri Hilson, featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo. 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more beat deconstructions! Follow Marcella Araica 📸 https://instagram.com/incrediblelago Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production: 📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork 📸 https://instagram.com/Doncannon 🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/ #MarcellaAraica #KnockYouDown #Mixing #KeriHilson # Kanye #Neyo #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #BehindTheMix

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• Creation of "PROMISCUOUS" By Nelly Furtado with Danja | BackTrak

   We dive deep into the infectious beat of Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, produced by the legendary Danja. Discover how this 2006 hit blends bouncy synths, punchy drums, and Timbaland’s signature groove to create a timeless club anthem. We break down the rhythm, melody, and production techniques that made this track a staple of the 2000s. From the hypnotic bassline to the call-and-response structure, learn what makes this beat so addictive. Whether you're a music producer, a fan of early 2000s hits, or just curious about how great songs are made, this breakdown is for you!   #Promiscuous #NellyFurtado #BeatBreakdown #Danja #Timbaland #MusicProduction

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