Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt engineering

[scius]

anyone have any relevant information? what gear, what engineer, what studio etc.?

i know it's not the "best" compared to today's recordings, but damn i love that old-school sound

[Mitch Lowen]

Originally Posted by scius

anyone have any relevant information? what gear, what engineer, what studio etc.?

i know it's not the "best" compared to today's recordings, but damn i love that old-school sound

Start with the booklet. It has a lot of info (not on gear but on who did what).

I think most of it was recoded in D&D studios in NY (basically DJ Premiers home - he purchased it and renamed after a friend who unfortunately passed away)

[rickrock305]

i think Joe Quinde was the engineer on a lot of it...most of it was at D & D Studios.


on a side note, what happened to Joe Quinde? He did a lot of good stuff back then. Anyone know where he's at now?

[TonyBelmont]

I saw the original track sheets a few years ago for a couple of the songs...

They were all done on 2", most of the tracks had drums seperated on individual tracks, with stereo sample tracks, and then vocals.

[Philly Stress]

Originally Posted by rickrock305

i think Joe Quinde was the engineer on a lot of it...most of it was at D & D Studios.


on a side note, what happened to Joe Quinde? He did a lot of good stuff back then. Anyone know where he's at now?

Joe Quinide, I've heard the name,but wasn't Eddie Sancho the Main Engieer at
D&D?? What's he doing now?

[rickrock305]

Originally Posted by Philly Stress

Joe Quinide, I've heard the name,but wasn't Eddie Sancho the Main Engieer at
D&D?? What's he doing now?

he's still Primo's engineer as far as i know.

[Philly Stress]

Originally Posted by rickrock305

he's still Primo's engineer as far as i know.

Think he has a new engineer. Esp Since Premo switch to a protools system

[JHOOKS]

not to sound alike a hater but is primo still relevant nowadays?

[babyface_finsta]

Wait till Christina Ag's album drops and you be the judge... and when it comes to Rap Music he'll always be in the Top 5...

[con?one]

this guy charles is prem's main dude now @ headcquarterz.
as far as the christina stuff, i haven't heard any of the done songs.. but someone i know did and told me it was crazy

[Philly Stress]

Originally Posted by JHOOKS

not to sound alike a hater but is primo still relevant nowadays?

Primo still produces heat. Check AZ's "The Come UP" Plus he's got and entire Album comming with Nas. He's easily one of 3 producers ever.

Looking for another trition huggin producer to brown nose,huh?? [suckers,sheesh]

[Paul David]

Originally Posted by Philly Stress

He's easily one of 3 producers ever.

Yep, of all the producer's... He's one of them.

[JHOOKS]

Originally Posted by Philly Stress

Primo still produces heat. Check AZ's "The Come UP" Plus he's got and entire Album comming with Nas. He's easily one of 3 producers ever.

Looking for another trition huggin producer to brown nose,huh?? [suckers,sheesh]

dog it was a a simple question not a judgement on primo, i just havent heard anything from him lately, try taking it down a notch. then again is what it is.

[rickrock305]

Originally Posted by JHOOKS

not to sound alike a hater but is primo still relevant nowadays?

HELL YES he's still relevant, and still one of the best in the game.

[Philly Stress]

Originally Posted by JHOOKS

dog it was a a simple question not a judgement on primo, i just havent heard anything from him lately, try taking it down a notch. then again is what it is.

What have do you been listening to for lasr few years? Premo has been Just as present as he always has been.Ever here "All Real" by Pitch Black or the latest
AZ CD??Do you listen to hip hop outside of the top 40??

[JHOOKS]

Originally Posted by Philly Stress

What have do you been listening to for lasr few years? Premo has been Just as present as he always has been.Ever here "All Real" by Pitch Black or the latest
AZ CD??Do you listen to hip hop outside of the top 40??

honestly the only hiphop i hear is that garbage stuff they play all day on the radio(which i cant stand)! and last time i heard a primo trak it sounded like most of his older stuff which didn't impress me, same kick same snare and same paino like samples. if anyone can link me up to some newer primo stuff i would be more than happy to give it an ear.

[blayz2002]

I personally find a lot of Primo stuff uninspiring myself, loved some of the stuff he did with Biggie and the Ganstar stuff and a few other bits. But yeah I find what I've heard of his new stuff to sound mid-late 90's sounding still. That may be a good thing to others, but I don;t see him pushing any envelopes now days.

Befor I get flamed...I have not heard that much new stuff.so maybe it's not a balanced view.

Have to say one thing though the way he makes his kiks and snares drop are defiantely written into Hip Hop history.

[JHOOKS]

Originally Posted by blayz2002

I personally find a lot of Primo stuff uninspiring myself, loved some of the stuff he did with Biggie and the Ganstar stuff and a few other bits. But yeah I find what I've heard of his new stuff to sound mid-late 90's sounding still. That may be a good thing to others, but I don;t see him pushing any envelopes now days.

Befor I get flamed...I have not heard that much new stuff.so maybe it's not a balanced view.

Have to say one thing though the way he makes his kiks and snares drop are defiantely written into Hip Hop history.

i agree he has written himself into history, im not hating on primo i hope he makes a strong and load comeback! fukkk we need more real headz making noise!!!! you know!!!

[audioguynyc]

Originally Posted by Paul David

Yep, of all the producer's... He's one of them.

LMAO !!!

[drethe5th]

Relevant and on Top 40 R&B / Hip Hop

Ludacris last album has a Primo track called MVP. Premo got busy and so did Luda.

He is still relevant but yes he prides himself in his OG roots of sampling and doing the Boom Bap Kick and Snare deals. Its simple yet elegant, like a new Jaguar car with no rims. Just nice and classy with everything you need but not screaming "HEY LOOK AT ME" Like a Tahoe with rims and two tone paint and everything shinny with 5 screens in the headrest. Its just simple and efficient. And there is much more to it when you truly analyze it rather than passing by it.

[Denny Lavish]

Originally Posted by drethe5th

Relevant and on Top 40 R&B / Hip Hop

Ludacris last album has a Primo track called MVP. Premo got busy and so did Luda.

I tracked vox on that. Very very dope joint. Premo is still that dude!



Lavish

[IM WHO YOU THINK]

Originally Posted by JHOOKS

not to sound alike a hater but is primo still relevant nowadays?

This is an interesting question. WHY do we let labels dictate who is relevant in music? We may think it's consumers but only those who major labels shine the "light" on seem to be in the "it moment". I've seen guys track/mix a record at home in a studio to go on to become platinum in a few months and then 2 years later not be getting much push from a label and be treated as "not relevant" any more. We need to stop letting these people dictate this in the era of the internet. Artists can serve their own niche on their own now. It's like asking was Michael Jackson relevant? Prince? Isaac Hayes?

IT's even worse in hip hop. I hate the fact that artists now are practically interchangeable. Labels just shine the light on a new one and we give them our 2 min attention spans.

It's bullshit (sorry for the tangent fellas)

[beat you down]

Amazon.com: Classic Albums: Reasonable Doubt: Jay-Z: Movies & TV

[Joemamma]

Originally Posted by IM WHO YOU THINK

This is an interesting question. WHY do we let labels dictate who is relevant in music? We may think it's consumers but only those who major labels shine the "light" on seem to be in the "it moment". I've seen guys track/mix a record at home in a studio to go on to become platinum in a few months and then 2 years later not be getting much push from a label and be treated as "not relevant" any more. We need to stop letting these people dictate this in the era of the internet. Artists can serve their own niche on their own now. It's like asking was Michael Jackson relevant? Prince? Isaac Hayes?

IT's even worse in hip hop. I hate the fact that artists now are practically interchangeable. Labels just shine the light on a new one and we give them our 2 min attention spans.

It's bullshit (sorry for the tangent fellas)

Word!

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by IM WHO YOU THINK

This is an interesting question. WHY do we let labels dictate who is relevant in music? We may think it's consumers but only those who major labels shine the "light" on seem to be in the "it moment". I've seen guys track/mix a record at home in a studio to go on to become platinum in a few months and then 2 years later not be getting much push from a label and be treated as "not relevant" any more. We need to stop letting these people dictate this in the era of the internet. Artists can serve their own niche on their own now. It's like asking was Michael Jackson relevant? Prince? Isaac Hayes?

IT's even worse in hip hop. I hate the fact that artists now are practically interchangeable. Labels just shine the light on a new one and we give them our 2 min attention spans.

It's bullshit (sorry for the tangent fellas)

You tell them man! One of the best replies on GS for sure. Props man.

[beat you down]

to the culture... primo will stay relevant forever.
to the industry... who the @#$@# even cares.



entire album:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[terrytee]

Originally Posted by beat you down

to the culture... primo will stay relevant forever.
to the industry... who the @#$@# even cares.



entire album:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Dope track

Got 2 love the remix of this shit 2. From coast to coast Prem still makes bangers. Good 2 hear Eiht again. Young Maylay sounds sick.



Classic music always stay's relevent, Just check Amerire "WHY U R" for MC Ultra Ego Trippin, they even left the cuts in that shit 2. Dope

[beat you down]

Originally Posted by terrytee

...Got 2 love the remix of this shit 2. From coast to coast Prem still makes bangers. Good 2 hear Eiht again. Young Maylay sounds sick...

damn! thanks!

[hereticskeptic]

Evidence - You (prod. DJ Premier) - YouTube

[Tommycash]

I'm glad that there is love for Preemo. At the end of the day he has his own sound and that sound will ALWAYS be relevent to fans and the artist who want that sound. Its the same as wanting a burger or wanting a big mac. Nobady goes around saying "man Mc donalds keep makinmg burgers that taste the same". To each his own I guess, but as for me, Preemo is one of the greats...period. Big ups to Dre for mentioning that MVP by Luda.