![]() When you bring all of this together, it’s pretty easy to understand how “Rockstar” became such a replayable hit. These elements go hand in hand with the contrast of the song’s melodies to the catchy drum pattern. It’s a perfect sonic contrast to Post Malone’s passive, melancholic flow. 21 Savage Addeddate 20:14:23 Identifier post-malone-rockstar-ft.-21-savage202104 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. There are a few reasons why 21 Savage was probably the best choice as a feature for “Rockstar.” Not only did he bring his fan base and demographic to the table, but his gritty yet calm voice also hits hard with the beat. I believe that’s where a critical moment lies if you exceed the listener’s expectations, as “Rockstar” most definitely does, then your chances of a hit are that much better.Īlthough we’ve been breaking down most of the instrumental production, you can’t ignore Post Malone and 21 Savage. When you hear his flow, the listener has some idea of how the beat may sound. ![]() Post Malone’s vocals introduce it with an enticing flow. The instrumental does an excellent job of keeping you waiting a bit for the beat to kick in. You can also find this same approach with Post Malone’s song “ You generally don’t want your 808’s colliding and clashing with the other drum kit elements. The sustain and release of the 808 are also well-executed here. “Rockstar” does this perfectly, a softer 808 that hits hard enough to keep you interested without taking away from the other low-end frequencies in the melody. So, it’s vital to close attention to the sonics of the 808 in comparison to each melody and drum layer. ![]() With all of these elements together, it gives the track a catchy swing, providing a better chance for replayability.Ĭhoosing the wrong 808 for a song can ruin the entire track real fast. As for the pattern of the hi-hats is a perfect contrast to when the snare hits. Closed hi-hats, open hats, and snares are complimenting each other the whole way through. The space between the kicks allows the 808 to keep a steady ride with the artist’s vocals. “Taste” by Tyga is an excellent example of this. Of course, with many charting songs, you’ll notice signature patterns in the instrumentals that make them catchy and give them that replayable value. In many cases with Rap & Hip-Hop today, simpler drum patterns can go a long way. That’s why the contrast between calm ambiance and higher BPM’s can be a win for the listener, allowing an element of surprise. Once it kicks in, it immediately wakes up your ears and catches your attention. ![]() As the track moves along, you begin to wonder how and when the beat will drop. “Rockstar” starts with a very ambient synth-pluck with a mild underlying synth pad. It is providing a contrast that’s not only pleasant to the ear but blends well sonically. Although the instrumental itself is at 160 BPM, most of the melodic elements are very calm and ambient. ![]()
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