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Beat, mixing and mastering by Tapehead
Vocals from ‘Survival Of The Fittest Acapella’ by Mobb Deep

Visuals: https://youtu.be/dGUdI7_ccFQ

When I made this beat I knew I’d be putting something with a hardcore vibe over it, I tried out Gravediggaz acapellas, the Masta Ace Slaughtahouse acapella, but ended up settling on Mobb Deep cause I think it fit their style best, the beat really reminded me of Havoc’s production, so it felt like a beat they would jump on. I was originally thinking about remixing Shook Ones, but I don’t think this beat it hyped up enough for the energy of that track, so I decided to try out ‘Survival Of The Fittest’, and I think it definitely fits the beat. I always prefer to do something different to the original, and although that beat is definitely hardcore, it’s got more of a subdued vibe which focuses on an ominous atmosphere. With this one I made the beat to be in your face with the vocals and bass, layered with the piano and horn stabs which created a very loud melody which I felt like was an interesting flipside to the subdued sound of the original. I pitched down the sample and flipped it slightly different for Havoc’s verse, cause that matched the lower tone of his voice when compared to Prodigy’s, and also gave the track more variation. 

Hope people like this one, Peace!

The Strong Survive

curbside

Heard you 5 in the morning crying away, oh
Don't you wish there was some way to wash the pain?
Drop top down and we soaring, flying away. oh
Me and you together, recipe for sunny days
And I don't mean to brag, but
I'm way cooler than the other guys you're hanging with
Especially when I'm famous it won't even be a challenge
But for now you count your options, I know
I get it
Pull up to the spot, it's gonna blow you away, oh
It's the mothafuckin waterfall, bitch

As the birds flow around
Trying to think of what to say to you
What can I say?
What can I say to you?
Can I say it?
Fuck

Ay
Try to keep my cool for the rest of the day, oh
I hold on to your gaze to keep from going insane, uh
Pick my brains for somethin' real funny to say, oh
Cause your laugh makes it all wash away

And I know I said it once, but
I'm way cooler than the other guys you're seeing
Bitch better believe it
How can't you see it?
I fucking love you, girl

(Ooo-ahh!)
Ohhh (Let's go!)
Can i say to you?
Can i say to you?
Can i say to you?
Can i say to you?
Can i say to you?
Can i say to you?

Waterfall

Blue Thief