The Alchemist Shares Incredible Studio Stories About Mobb Deep, Nas, & Swizz Beatz

[IronFist]

In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentation when trying to sell a beat... including a hilarious story involving Nas and Swizz Beatz.​

 

[Ironman]

 

[KingsOfKings]

 

[Figaro]

This is the beat that Alchemist is on about, I'm glad it's only on the bonus CD because the joint is awful

 

[24 Hr. Finesse]

This is the beat that Alchemist is on about, I'm glad it's only on the bonus CD because the joint is awful

damn, awful? that shyt used to bang out the trunk!!
like your avatar though, R.I.P. Matt

 

[Whips-n-Chains]

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[Jx2]

This is the beat that Alchemist is on about, I'm glad it's only on the bonus CD because the joint is awful

I was thinking he might've been talking about The General which is also awful

 

[BUSINESS AS USUAL]

damn, awful? that shyt used to bang out the trunk!!
like your avatar though, R.I.P. Matt

Shyt fire

 

[Cool DOC]

He mentioned he might take a beat to Puff to sell

I could be drawing a blank on something monumental but did Bad Boy ever use his stuff?

 

[Redwing80]

It's dope Alchemist and Havoc always maintened a great relationship. Humbleness will get you far

 

[Hersh]

alchemist is due for 1st infantry pt 2

 

[KingsOfKings]

It's dope Alchemist and Havoc always maintened a great relationship. Humbleness will get you far

Facts

 

[u mad son?]

I can never get over how swizz beatz strong armed top mcs to spray over shyt beats for their albums.

Nas could have just said yh bro not feeling this one, or even just said yh lemme think about it and just leave him hanging.

I have to respect it, his charisma and smooth talk must be through the roof nh. And he bagged Alicia.

 

[Woodrow]

This is the beat that Alchemist is on about, I'm glad it's only on the bonus CD because the joint is awful

lol. i get it. but i love this fukking song.

"is it becauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse... i got the city on lockdownnnnnnnnnnnnnn..."

 

[Monoblock]

Old interview but dope. I think this part might actually be new.

I love how he showed Spitta love by showing him the independent hustle.

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