Rhythm Roulette
Watch Mura Masa Make a Track by Sampling Random Records
Mass Appeal is back with a new episode of Rhythm Roulette, this time featuring British DJ/producer Mura Masa. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three records, which are randomly selected while blindfolded.
Born on an island named Guernsey, Mura Masa is best known for his A$AP Rocky-assisted single, “Love$ick.” The breakout track appeared on his self-titled debut album, which was released in July. It also featured the singles “1 Night” featuring Charli XCX and “All Around The World” featuring Desiigner.
Mura Masa picks up his vinyl at Good Records in New York City. The 21-year-old then lays down a beat using samples from William Basinski’s 2017 ambient album A Shadow in Time and The Road’s 1971 rock album Cognition.
Watch Rhythm Roulette above.
Related: Watch Mr. Carmack Make a Track by Sampling Random Records
Watch Mr. Carmack Make a Track by Sampling Random Records
Mass Appeal has featured DJ/producer Mr. Carmack in their latest episode of Rhythm Roulette. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three randomly selected vinyl records.
The San Francisco native first heads to Good Records in New York City before hitting the studio alongside rapper Adam Vida. He then delivers two groovy glitch-style beats, only using sounds from the records he picks out. Impressively, one of the samples he chops up is the call of an elephant trumpeting.
Carmack is a member of the production cliques Team Supreme and Soulection. He’s best known for his unique trap-infused sounds, which includes releases on the Mad Decent label. The influential producer has worked with Pharrell, Diplo, Kehlani, and Promnite.
Watch Rhythm Roulette above.
Related: Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff Make a Track by Sampling Random Records
Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff Make a Track by Sampling Random Records
After nearly 100 episodes of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal has finally featured DJ Jazzy Jeff. The series is an interesting concept: it challenges producers to select three records while blindfolded and make a beat by sampling them.
Filmed in his Delaware estate during his annual Playlist Retreat, the video shows Jeff picking out the records from the back of a van, and getting busy in the studio using Serato’s new plugin, Sample.
His final track includes an Al Johnson and Jean Carne sample, which was used on Will Smith’s 1997 single, “Just Cruisin’.” It also contains scratching and vocals from Philadelphia rapper, Dayne Jordan.
Watch Rhythm Roulette above.
Related: An Inside Look at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Playlist Retreat’
DJ Dahi Uses Serato Sample in New Rhythm Roulette Episode
Mass Appeal has brought back acclaimed hip-hop producer DJ Dahi for a special, new episode of Rhythm Roulette. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
Dahi, whose credits include Drake‘s “Worst Behavior,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees,” and Big Sean‘s “I Don’t F#ck With You,” produced a track using Serato’s new plugin, Sample. The software enables producers to find and manipulate samples in tracks using any DAW that supports VST and AU formats, such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.
In this episode, instead of going to a record store, Dahi went to New York City and dug through cardboard boxes in the back of a van owned by vinyl collector, Gene Brown.
Watch the video above.
Watch P-Lo Make a Beat by Sampling Random Records
Bay Area producer and rapper P-Lo was recently featured on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette.
The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
After picking up some vinyl at New York City’s A1 Records, P-Lo headed to the studio. The process started off slow, but he ended up delivering a bouncy track, which he classified as a “collar popper.”
Born in Pinole, California, P-Lo rose to prominence in 2013 after producing the singles “Act Right” for Yo Gotti and “Bout Me” for Wiz Khalifa. In 2008, he co-founded the HBK Gang, a collective whose members include Kehlani, Sage The Gemini, and IamSu. His recent album, More Than Anything, features tracks with E-40 and G-Eazy.
Watch P-Lo on Rhythm Roulette above.
Watch David Banner Make a Song With Random Records
Mass Appeal has featured veteran rapper and producer David Banner in their latest installment of Rhythm Roulette. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
The Mississippi native made history in the episode, becoming the first artist to have his Rhythm Roulette track officially released. The song, which is titled “Paper,” is out now on Mass Appeal Records. It features vocals from rapper Tricky LT 45 and co-production from Burroughs and Gensu Dean, who are all seen in the episode.
The track was produced using vinyl from Atlanta’s Wax n’ Facts.
Banner is best known for his hit singles “Play” and the Chris Brown-assisted “Get Like Me.” He is set to release his first album since 2010, The God Box, on May 19.
Watch the episode above.
Watch Jahlil Beats Make a Beat With Random Records
Mass Appeal has returned with a new episode of Rhythm Roulette, this time calling on Roc Nation producer Jahlil Beats.
The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
A native of Pennsylvania, Jahlil is best known for producing street anthems like Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss” and Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N#gga.” He has also worked with superstars like Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Diddy, and Rick Ross.
Watch above to see Jahlil make a track with LPs that he picked up at Repo Records, one of Philadelphia’s oldest vinyl stores.
Watch Salaam Remi Make a Beat With Random Records
Mass Appeal has featured veteran producer Salaam Remi in their Rhythm Roulette series.
The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
Remi’s best-known productions include old school anthems like Ini Kamoze’s “Here Comes the Hotstepper” and The Fugees’ “Fu-Gee-La,” and more recent hits like Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” and Nas’ “I Can.” The Queens, New York native also contributed to Amy Winehouse’s studio albums Frank and Back to Black.
Watch above to see him make a track with three records, which he picked up at A-1 Records in New York.
Watch Drumma Boy Make a Beat With Random Records
Mass Appeal is back with a new episode of Rhythm Roulette, this time featuring Grammy-nominated producer, Drumma Boy. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.
Drumma’s credits include Young Jeezy and Kanye West’s “Put On,” Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Drake’s “Money To Blow,” and Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, and Wale’s “No Hands.”
Watch above to see him produce a Latin-influenced beat using records from Atlanta music store, Wax ‘n Facts.