Aminé Explains How He Builds His Songs | Critical Breakthroughs | Pitchfork

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  • Aminé sits down with Pitchfork and closely examines his creative process. He explains his production choices, sampling '90s classics, and why Missy Elliott was the perfect fit for the "REDMERCEDES" remix.
    Aminé’s sophomore album “Limbo” out now:
    amine.lnk.to/LimboPR
    Featuring:
    Caroline
    Reel It In
    Spice Girl
    REDMERCEDES
    REDMERCEDES (Remix) - ft. Missy Elliott & AJ Tracey)
    Riri
    Shimmy
    BLACKJACK
    SHINE
    Compensating - ft. Young Thug
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    How Aminé Makes Upbeat Hip Hop | Critical Breakthroughs | Pitchfork
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Komentáře • 505

  • @val3ntin1122
    @val3ntin1122 Před 3 lety +3095

    I remember when people thought Aminé was a one hit wonder with Caroline.

    • @MrVibez205
      @MrVibez205 Před 3 lety +47

      valentin ayala well that’s the biggest song he’s made thus far so 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @makueb5605
      @makueb5605 Před 3 lety +37

      He has other songs?

    • @iragrahamiv4068
      @iragrahamiv4068 Před 3 lety +156

      @@MrVibez205 u don't gotta have hits to be a very legitimate artist

    • @NOBUJORDAN
      @NOBUJORDAN Před 3 lety +36

      I was so so with his first album so never expected him to turn out this good. One of the very few instances in my life where I’m glad to be proven wrong.

    • @yakubbbbb
      @yakubbbbb Před 3 lety +5

      Ma Kueb tf??????

  • @johnnyc.3261
    @johnnyc.3261 Před 3 lety +3531

    Amine is still underrated

    • @oktavia_kirana
      @oktavia_kirana Před 3 lety +35

      he's legit a genius

    • @DJWax27
      @DJWax27 Před 3 lety +15

      Oktavia Kirana been listening to Compensating every day lol

    • @lordycagas
      @lordycagas Před 3 lety +1

      Yup🔥

    • @oktavia_kirana
      @oktavia_kirana Před 3 lety +11

      @@ptrcrispy yes! cause he deserves more : )

    • @flijk6083
      @flijk6083 Před 3 lety +12

      Nah he’s pretty fairly rated

  • @ponzopa
    @ponzopa Před 3 lety +687

    i’m obsessed w/ artists explaining the production of their songs

  • @fromthatday6334
    @fromthatday6334 Před 3 lety +1213

    This video made me realize how many bangers amine got.

  • @TEDROS888
    @TEDROS888 Před 3 lety +485

    He makes me believe that I could sing, write, produce, and release a whole album. It’s so mesmerizing just hearing the man talk.

    • @TEDROS888
      @TEDROS888 Před 3 lety +19

      Anyways go stream limbo.

    • @brown-eyedcheese5440
      @brown-eyedcheese5440 Před 3 lety +16

      You could, just try it out lol

    • @nzvplc
      @nzvplc Před 3 lety +2

      you can

    • @manasez2548
      @manasez2548 Před 3 lety +55

      Literally anyone can do this especially today, it’s just intimidating because usually people are so worried ab sounding as good as the big artists. It’s also hard to learn everything, but nothing good in life is easy. Truth is you can make something even better than like drake in your bedroom with just a mic and a laptop, stay grinding and never stop learning bro ! You got it

    • @JRodriguez
      @JRodriguez Před 3 lety +2

      Go for it

  • @sidespike6262
    @sidespike6262 Před 3 lety +633

    I love how he always shoots his music vids with his homiezzz

  • @simonpope2966
    @simonpope2966 Před 3 lety +501

    Whoever was supposed to be censoring this video definitely got fired lol

    • @vex19
      @vex19 Před 3 lety +20

      Probably halfway through the video.

    • @EdEddnEddyMercury
      @EdEddnEddyMercury Před 3 lety +1

      I think that youtube only scans the first few minutes or so of a video for explicit language so they only need to censor the first few minutes to get the video monetized

  • @kmusic1127
    @kmusic1127 Před 3 lety +305

    I like how everyone doesn't talk bad things about him. I am proud of him as an Ethiopian. Aminé who is half Ethiopian and half Eritrean, His respect and Discipline is a true reflection of Ethiopian/Eritrean Upringing. (Positive Vibes)

    • @allenalalia4465
      @allenalalia4465 Před 3 lety +7

      East Africa gang 🇰🇪

    • @ebenezeramare1
      @ebenezeramare1 Před 3 lety +1

      Wait, I thought his friends were just Ethiopian, HE ONE OF US? Never been so happy!

  • @Fugginsick
    @Fugginsick Před 3 lety +99

    12:03 “everything should be addictive” that is the most accurate way to describe his music, it’s addictive and infectious.

  • @dannybuchanan3661
    @dannybuchanan3661 Před 3 lety +1026

    "we also got AJ Tracey in"
    *Proceeds to play a clip of Aminé*

  • @zeberek.mp3
    @zeberek.mp3 Před 3 lety +132

    it's really admirable to see how involved he is in the process

  • @theoradimo2556
    @theoradimo2556 Před 3 lety +192

    RED MERCEDES: I loved the "ANNOYING ALARM SOUND"

  • @jcsimo99
    @jcsimo99 Před 3 lety +81

    Get JID to do this! I think it would be sick to see the behind the scenes of mounted up, skrawberries, NEVER, and 151 Rum

  • @abzysafe
    @abzysafe Před 3 lety +411

    Why they do AJ Tracey like that

    • @4bidn1
      @4bidn1 Před 3 lety +3

      I was gonna fucken say :(

  • @YUu-xo7mi
    @YUu-xo7mi Před 3 lety +32

    he's ridiculously underrated like he should be getting way more recognition

  • @inteNsifyCharts
    @inteNsifyCharts Před 3 lety +441

    No one:
    Amine: So this happened in Hawaii...

  • @therealagrade9000
    @therealagrade9000 Před 3 lety +30

    Aminé and Kota the Friend would make a good duo

  • @laxerscooter1448
    @laxerscooter1448 Před 3 lety +44

    Yoo didn’t know Aminé was this into his music, makes me that much more of a fan

  • @JustYohannes
    @JustYohannes Před 3 lety +51

    Amine has so many hits.

  • @thekingkose
    @thekingkose Před 3 lety +147

    This man is so much better than so many more popular artists. ❌🧢

  • @kevin_dasilva
    @kevin_dasilva Před 3 lety +34

    9:20
    "Press delete and play the beat."
    A better motto for minimalism has never been said.

  • @TofuMediaOfficial
    @TofuMediaOfficial Před 3 lety +67

    Love that Amine is carrying the torch for the Pacific NW

  • @SoundFieldPBS
    @SoundFieldPBS Před 3 lety +97

    We're just catching up to the genius of Aminé. He's different

    • @dank_frank2580
      @dank_frank2580 Před 3 lety +6

      Aminé’s lawyer: “My client pleads just built different”

  • @Pierreskiii
    @Pierreskiii Před 3 lety +91

    Love to see artists that contribute to production

    • @fannepak
      @fannepak Před rokem

      As if the producers aren’t artists… 😂

  • @morgue01
    @morgue01 Před 3 lety +188

    i want to hear the original Blackjack beat so baaadddd wtf

  • @jordanminter7576
    @jordanminter7576 Před 3 lety +89

    interviewer: yea so that's cool and all, but who in your opinion is the real goat of the rap game?
    Amine: so we was in Hawaii...

  • @downwiththeclique7239
    @downwiththeclique7239 Před 3 lety +18

    I'm loving all the promo he's doing for the album

  • @juniorsancho3440
    @juniorsancho3440 Před 3 lety +45

    This is the type of content we want

  • @sweetnsourent.9218
    @sweetnsourent.9218 Před 3 lety +32

    I really like Amine man, I think a lot of us did off rip... can't wait to see where he takes it.

  • @jordibarrientos5504
    @jordibarrientos5504 Před 3 lety +170

    6 am in Hawaii sounds like a drake song

  • @ollieolli
    @ollieolli Před 3 lety +13

    Such a great insight, and amazing video

  • @andred4473
    @andred4473 Před 3 lety +144

    This man has the healthiest skin ever

  • @DavidProrok
    @DavidProrok Před 3 lety +2

    This was a great video thanks for sharing those critical breakthroughs

  • @joeshawn1521
    @joeshawn1521 Před 3 lety +2

    LOV THE EFFORT PUT IN TO CREATING! 🚀

  • @joeymossman
    @joeymossman Před 3 lety +17

    More of these pls pitchfork

  • @igorkryuchkov27
    @igorkryuchkov27 Před 3 lety +2

    amine's voice is super relaxing, we want AMINE PODCAST

  • @aust24
    @aust24 Před 3 lety +1

    Always appreciate a breakdown

  • @disproved6095
    @disproved6095 Před 3 lety +7

    is this the year aminé finally gets the full recognition he deserves

  • @shanicem3929
    @shanicem3929 Před 3 lety +2

    Love love every single one of his songs

  • @Leandro-ik2lx
    @Leandro-ik2lx Před 3 lety +3

    This is very insightful. Great content.

  • @dylonbangss2804
    @dylonbangss2804 Před 3 lety

    Glad yall dropped this im finna go bump this man and get inspired.

  • @smdthriii
    @smdthriii Před 3 lety

    Very informative! Thank you for sharing, Amine.

  • @LazerWolfTV
    @LazerWolfTV Před 3 lety +1

    Great hearing this, mad respect ✊🏼

  • @adriandurlej9266
    @adriandurlej9266 Před 3 lety

    love how everything he said he pays attention to deliberately are things, when I listen to his music i find appriciating.

  • @RAGVMUSIC
    @RAGVMUSIC Před 3 lety +2

    Love the simplicity 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dkoai
    @dkoai Před 3 lety +1

    so underrated, this man NEVER disappoints

  • @madforjav
    @madforjav Před 3 lety

    this boy and his music lives in my head rent free

  • @littleelephant367
    @littleelephant367 Před 3 lety +1

    his music videos always on point too 💯💯

  • @cliflottjr4435
    @cliflottjr4435 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative and inspiring!

  • @Kampsy
    @Kampsy Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve noticed more and more over the years that the simplest songs are sometimes some of the best ones

  • @skyehap
    @skyehap Před 3 lety +1

    SO MUCH TALENT ❤️🥺

  • @cookiehustle
    @cookiehustle Před 3 lety +24

    Reel it in was and still is top shelf

  • @SydneydlC
    @SydneydlC Před 3 lety +6

    this man never misses

  • @Atwinterboy
    @Atwinterboy Před 3 lety +28

    5:40 in and Only now notice the Airforce 1’s on the window

  • @hxd3620
    @hxd3620 Před 3 lety +1

    WE WANT MORE OF THESE!

  • @BulgBeats
    @BulgBeats Před 3 lety

    great watch 🙌🏼

  • @shafiqnazari6743
    @shafiqnazari6743 Před 3 lety +2

    I fw this so heavy

  • @leftandright8d115
    @leftandright8d115 Před 3 lety +2

    This guy inspires me to make music. Wish me luck!

  • @danielklisser5265
    @danielklisser5265 Před 3 lety +1

    Yo amine is so fire 🔥 and well spoken! Got that mellow natural voice, I dig it!

  • @theryskhalifa9030
    @theryskhalifa9030 Před 3 lety +1

    Legend in the making ♥️

  • @sunkissednae1985
    @sunkissednae1985 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m so glad everyone is recognizing what a genius he is 😭🔥🔥

  • @ParisRain1017
    @ParisRain1017 Před 3 lety

    this gave me goosebumps

  • @simplyshama
    @simplyshama Před 3 lety +288

    I wanna know who produced this video because it seems slap dash. You bleeped some swear words but left in others and the n-word. You played Aminé's voice when he mentioned AJ Tracey.

    • @juliad.2812
      @juliad.2812 Před 3 lety +19

      And the end was so abrupt. Lol it’s like they uploaded before it was finished. Aminé is phenomenal so this was still fantastic.

    • @joe_lucid00
      @joe_lucid00 Před 3 lety +1

      @@juliad.2812 abrupt endings are better for watchtime stats

    • @joe_lucid00
      @joe_lucid00 Před 3 lety +5

      @hugo 🇲🇽 people tend to click off of a video at the end if there are a lot of video plugs and buttons, especially if there's no talking. So you can gain a few seconds of watch time (ratio wise) by cutting your ending short or integrating the conclusion into those buttons.

    • @sarshyamzz
      @sarshyamzz Před 3 lety

      @Kai McCook Bro its my Xxxtentacion Moonlight Remix plz check it out 🙏🙏
      czcams.com/video/NELJyxX9wRo/video.html

  • @harlekin8116
    @harlekin8116 Před 3 lety +3

    yess

  • @Laughingwithtravii
    @Laughingwithtravii Před 3 lety

    forever a fan he works so hard ✨

  • @candygd818
    @candygd818 Před 3 lety +1

    He’s really creative and talented♡

  • @mathantancio
    @mathantancio Před 3 lety

    Congrats at 1M!

  • @slippyslideee
    @slippyslideee Před 3 lety +3

    Ngl that alarm was the interesting part about REDMERCEDES.

  • @oneandonlycox
    @oneandonlycox Před 3 lety +1

    I just love this man, he's so interesting

  • @maxhedman
    @maxhedman Před 3 lety +41

    amine look like a golfer that tutors economics on the side

  • @sayyumhayyum
    @sayyumhayyum Před 3 lety +1

    pitchfork i love this series!

  • @im2tired2sleep
    @im2tired2sleep Před 3 lety +1

    This videos making me wanna listen to all the songs again.
    Rn at 3am

  • @BrysonCole
    @BrysonCole Před 3 lety +1

    This was so inspiring

  • @MalMotorDedo
    @MalMotorDedo Před 3 lety +1

    The beat of REDMERCEDES is so epic 💯

  • @sadieolsen9813
    @sadieolsen9813 Před 3 lety

    You remind me of some of my best friends and I thank you for that, Aminé

  • @Carlos-dm5fo
    @Carlos-dm5fo Před 3 lety +3

    more artists need to do this

  • @christianinfinity8206
    @christianinfinity8206 Před 3 lety +1

    This is legendary !!

  • @ritz7800
    @ritz7800 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a segment we all want especially with some popular artists

  • @PEguinQuAcKers
    @PEguinQuAcKers Před 3 lety

    Portland proud !!!!

  • @dscholl
    @dscholl Před 3 lety +1

    This guy is a beast, much respect KING!

  • @christianinfinity8206
    @christianinfinity8206 Před 3 lety

    This is so inspiring to hear and to hear how he’s inspired by Rick Rubin the day way I am , it’s just so eye opening and amazing to hear

  • @simontscharf9613
    @simontscharf9613 Před 3 lety +2

    amine for sure my fav rapper all time
    bless this man

  • @g_ann790
    @g_ann790 Před 3 lety +2

    humble hustler, Amine you are underrated

  • @907Ronald
    @907Ronald Před 3 lety

    Definitely a fan more than ever.

  • @MRJLS15
    @MRJLS15 Před 3 lety +9

    Love amine so dope new album

  • @bllurrred_
    @bllurrred_ Před 3 lety +5

    Aminé one of the best in the game rn no doubt

  • @gabrielah.santacruz5203

    With that intro you got me dude!

  • @Daza_1888
    @Daza_1888 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is so underrated man

  • @stevoscott4841
    @stevoscott4841 Před 3 lety +1

    making music is like putting together a puzzle and making the pieces as you go

  • @elroc1
    @elroc1 Před 3 lety +3

    Cool premise for an interview

  • @XX-pv1cy
    @XX-pv1cy Před 3 lety +2

    Legitimately my top 3 if not favourite new school rapper

  • @Fugginsick
    @Fugginsick Před 3 lety +21

    There is no song Aminé makes that isn’t incredible, good for you is still one of my favorite albums

    • @slammy9310
      @slammy9310 Před 3 lety

      Sorry what

    • @Fugginsick
      @Fugginsick Před 3 lety +2

      Samuel Aminé make good song, yellow is good album, ooga booga

    • @slammy9310
      @slammy9310 Před 3 lety

      @@Fugginsick You're dense. Yellow a good album?

    • @Fugginsick
      @Fugginsick Před 3 lety

      Samuel wait

    • @Fugginsick
      @Fugginsick Před 3 lety

      Samuel no please no

  • @julietlouisatravels
    @julietlouisatravels Před 3 lety

    I never get tired to listening to his songs😎😍

  • @rice2210
    @rice2210 Před 3 lety

    very inspiring

  • @joshlove9786
    @joshlove9786 Před 3 lety +1

    This a dope lil series

  • @sunkissednae1985
    @sunkissednae1985 Před 3 lety +6

    To think that LIMBO has been a secret all this time 😭 like SIR- ....Thank You though Aminé. We appreciate you. 🧡

  • @ArshadChengadu
    @ArshadChengadu Před 3 lety +1

    oh snap is this Aminés year

  • @Stephen-yb7dk
    @Stephen-yb7dk Před 3 lety

    no wonder l like your flow so much, you know how to do it right

  • @TheNamesDitto
    @TheNamesDitto Před 3 lety +1

    Still underrated. One of my fave hiphop artists

  • @denitod8712
    @denitod8712 Před 3 lety

    I love this!