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2. Jay Z - "Hovi Baby"
Produced by: Just Blaze
Childish Major says: "Just Blaze killed this shit. The sample was from a live TLC show if I'm not mistaken. I love this beat. The chord progressions are just so extravagant, and the drums just ride. *Throws up the Roc*"
3. N.E.R.D. - "I've Seen The Light"/"Inside of Clouds"
Produced by: The Neptunes, Tommy Hittz
Childish Major says: "'I've Seen The Light' makes me feel like doing that Russian Soldier dance where you fold your arms and kick your feet up. Great instrument for the lead, the sounds in this song are just happy. As far as 'Inside of Clouds,' I’m into how mellow it is. The flutes, jazz guitar, and drums are very relaxing like a breath of fresh air when you need a break from today's usual 'turn up.'"
4. Tyler, The Creator - "Bimmer"
Produced by: Tyler, The Creator
Childish Major says: "It’s the way the drums are programmed and more importantly it’s the change up when the piano chords come in with the lead. The lead reminds me of the lead in Rose Royce 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore.' Frank Oceans’ voice is also just another instrument in this beat."
5. Amy Winehouse - "The Girl From Ipanema"
Produced by: Salaam Remi
Childish Major says: "This is my favorite take on this Bossa Nova originally done by Vinicius de Moraes. I think I love this version the most because of the drums and guitars grooving together. I need those breaks in my drum library!"
6. Kimbra - "Cameo Lover"
Produced by: Kimbra, M-Phazes, Ryan Ritchie, Jimi Maroudas, Michael Tayler
Childish Major says: "Starting out with the light 808 drums made me feel like pulling out the cardboard box and start pop locking. The change up at 40 seconds is what really did it for me on this one. Another unexpected change up. It's like a mesh of two completely different eras in music. Fresh!"
7. Q-Tip ft. Kanye West & Consequence - "We Fight/We Love"
Produced by: Q-Tip
Childish Major says: "My favorite sample inspiration of all time, 'This Place Hotel' by The Jacksons. I love that bass line. I’ve replayed it plenty of times."
8. Every song from Justin Timberlake's Justified
Produced by: Pharrell, Chad Hugo, Timbaland, Scott Storch, Harvey Mason Jr. Damon Thomas, Brian McKnight
Childish Major says: "Pharrell & Timbaland. Just go listen. SMH."
9. Justin Timberlake ft. Jay Z - "Suit & Tie"
Produced by: Timbaland
Childish Major says: "Timbaland is a legend. What a creative way to incorporate Texas Hip Hop Culture and big band R&B! I love everything about this beat. It has horns, drums, and a great guitar groove."
10. The Roots ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele - "Rising Up"
Produced by: Questlove and James Poyser
Childish Major says: "Go Go! It’s definitely the drums and chord progressions in the hook. Which reminds me I have to take drum lessons. Questlove!"
11. Juvenile - "Ghetto Children"
Produced by: Mannie Fresh
Childish Major says: "Shit funky as hell! Real live player shit! It's the bass, drums and the E-Piano. My mother put me on this when I was younger. She used to clean the crib to this joint. Shoutout to Mannie Fresh!"
