Beatnick Dee

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Born in the Bay Area, raised in Somerset, England, and currently living in Los Angeles, Beatnick Dee is a producer whose discography includes work with Faith Evans & Biggie, Blu, Fredwreck, October London, Jehst, Ras Kass, Vinnie Paz, Trizz, Chuuwee, and Big Twins. Having grown up in England, Nick was exposed to a variety of musical genres from a young age when his father began taking him to Glastonbury Festival. Out of all the musical styles at the festival, it was Hip-Hop that really caught Nick's ear, leading to his first experimentation with beatmaking. After years of accumulating knowledge in records, gear, sampling, and production techniques, he began collaborating with artists, making a name for himself and solidifying his trademark sound. It was after a visit to LA, as an intern at Tres Records, that his mind was made up — he had to make a permanent move. Only 6 months later, it became official — Beatnick Dee was now a Los Angeles-based producer. It was this relocation which led to the evolution of his debut album, Creative Medicine, and subsequent projects, most recently his collaborative album, Patience, with rapper, Pheo, and his first instrumental project Order & Chaos. He landed his first major-label placement in 2017, co-producing with Fredwreck on a track that features an unreleased Biggie verse, alongside Lil' Cease, for Faith Evans' King & I album. With his sights set on more placements, collaborations, and sound design, the multifaceted producer is one to watch for 2020 and beyond.

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My new sample pack Prisma vol. 11 is out now! ~Link in bio~

The latest volume is inspired by moody 70's Library records, early 80's Synth-Prog, Cinematic Soul, Psych-Rock and sinister Horror OST's.

Bass on slides 3 and 8 by @logravity Guitar on slide 4 by @smuggledaudio_music_library Art by @portal_ism

Gear Used: Farfisa Compact Combo Organ, Sequential Prophet 6, Crumar Roadrunner 2, Behringer Poly D, Fender Strat, 5 string Warwick Streamer, Roland Re-201 Space Echo, Roland DC-50 Chorus, Sansui RA-500 Spring Reverb and various live percussion instruments including Flexatone and Cabasa.

Pedals: 70's Small Stone Phaser, 70's Morely Wah-Wah Fuzz, UA Dream 65 amp, Keeley Neutrino, Electro-Harmonix Pog, Obscura Altered Delay.

Each sample is labeled with BPM and Key. Master clearance guaranteed. Full license available to read on the site.

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@msjanehandcock - Layin Next To Me

Prod. By Me and my guys @fredwreck@beatbutcha_soi

From the very talented Jane Handcock’s album World Of Women on @deathrowrecords

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@internationalbreaks Vol. 20 ~ Link in bio.

100 Rare drum breaks and unique percussion loops from all over the world, recorded from the original vinyl in high quality WAV format.

A must have for all my fellow producers. Huge thanks to everyone that’s supported this series 🙏🏻 Pretty crazy to make it to this 20th volume milestone. Over 2,000 breaks in the series 🤯

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My new sample library is out now!

@prismamusiclibrary - Perception is an exclusive only available on @whosampled Crates.

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Art by @pon_da_corner

With 10 original compositions created using a mix of vintage and modern analog gear, this new sample pack offers a range of styles inspired by 70’s crime and mystery soundtracks, Library records, early 80's Synth-Prog, Horror OST’s, and cinematic Soul.

A quick bio: Beatnick Dee is a producer and sample composer born in the Bay Area, raised in Somerset, England, and now based in Los Angeles. He’s worked with a wide range of artists including Biggie, Faith Evans, Blu, Vinnie Paz, Jehst, Cappadonna, Ill Bill, Fredwreck, Beat Butcha and many more.

As the creator and owner behind Prisma Music Library, he’s released a broad set of sample packs so far, with a lot more in the pipeline. Recently, he’s been working with a new singer named Minnie Merda co-producing songs featured on Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Summer compilation, and Netflix’s #1 movie of summer 2022, “Day Shift.”

Gear Used: Farfisa Combo Compact Sequential Prophet 6 Moog Grandmother Maestro EP-4 Echoplex Tape Echo Sequential Six Trak Crumar Roadrunner 2 Behringer Poly D Roland E-38 Fender Tornado Guitar (Played by @killemdafoeofficial) Obscura Altered Delay Various Percussion instruments including Flexatone and Cabasa

More home studio shots by @djpings / @kingunderground Summer ‘22, Los Angeles CA (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpuS6hLUNi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New Vinnie Paz album out now @boxcutterpazzy 16. Spoils of War feat. @bigtwinsqb Prod. By Beatnick Dee & DJ Rybe @smuggledaudio_music_library https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRcoi2PLbz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Been on a real journey the last couple years creating original samples, diving deeper into studying music, learning more, making some of the best music I’ve ever made, and overall just having a lot of fun. Looking forward to sharing more music whether it be albums, singles, sample libraries or collaborative work.. ~ Summer ‘22 at my home studio. 📸 Shot by @djpings / @kingunderground (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClEokxMPx--/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

@prismamusiclibrary Vol. 10 is out now! ~Link In Bio~ BUY 1 GET 2 FREE! To celebrate the 10th volume in the series, with any purchase of Prisma 10, you can have any other volume of your choice in the same format (comps or stems) for free as well as any pack from my bro Rybe @smuggledaudio_music_library Just email proof of purchase to [email protected] and let me know your choices. Offer good til end of Oct. This new volume is inspired by dramatic 70's thriller soundtracks, Library Records, early 80's Synth-Prog, and sinister Horror OST's. It has gems for grimy Boom Bap, cinematic Trap, and eerie, soulful beats. Art by @pon_da_corner Gear Used: Sequential Prophet 6, Crumar Roadrunner 2, Behringer Poly D, Obscura altered delay pedal, and various live percussion instruments including Flexatone and Cabasa. All samples labeled with bpm and key. Master clearance guaranteed. Full license available to read on the site. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cja87HXJpVe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New music from @jnmsngs alter ego @minniemerda featured in the @netflix movie “Day Shift” with @iamjamiefoxx & @snoopdogg out now! Produced by Me & @fredwreck with help from the talents of @corbinjonesbass @cafe_molly @crenshawhorns and @okjohnhojohnho Big thanks to @ajwilldesign for the amazing artwork! My first big movie synch 🙏🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChK4az2POWK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Throwback to 2017 at my old studio in Silver Lake. This room used to get so hot that I had a couple records warp 🤦🏻‍♂️ and the traffic was so loud, it was hard to record without my mic picking up the noise. Nice view though 🤷🏻‍♂️ Shot by @reallynathan (at Silver Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCo1PdJWC6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some new fave jams. Which one is yours? 2 w/ @jaywud on guitar & bass 5 w/ @agor (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfvBVGcLijR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The first taste of @jnmsngs alter ego @minniemerda is here. “Put You Thru Hell” produced by Me & @fredwreck out now on @snoopdogg’s new compilation album Death Row Summer! It’s a real pleasure to work with such talented people, and to have a legend like Snoop’s stamp of approval is so dope. Much more to come from us! (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfLDvl5rpgH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My new sample pack @prismamusiclibrary Vol. 9 is out now! Full sampler on the site. •Link In Bio• *CONTEST* Win over 1,800 rare breaks/percussion loops from around the world, and all 5 one shot drum packs (Over 660 sounds) with the @internationalbreaks bundle worth $229.99! For any purchase of Prisma vol. 8 or 9 (comps or stems) you will be automatically entered into the raffle to win. (If you buy both, it will count as 2 chances to win) 2 winners will be emailed on April 8th! .................................................................................... This new volume is inspired by dark, late 70's and early 80's Synth-Prog records and sinister Horror soundtracks with a dose of cinematic Soul. It has gems for grimy Boom Bap, dark Trap, and moody, soulful beats, and features the talents of @jaywud (slides 4, and 6) and @mitch_sacco (slide 3) on guitar. Art by @pon_da_corner Gear Used: Sequential Prophet 6, Crumar Roadrunner 2, Roland E-38, Bontempi MS40, Behringer Poly D, Fender Boxer Stratocaster, Silvertone 1449, and various live percussion instruments including Flexatone and Cabasa. Pedals: Enzo Meris, Dunlop Cry Baby, Obscura Altered Delay. All samples labeled with Bpm and key. Master clearance guaranteed. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbwKA1grKvl/?utm_medium=tumblr

Been working on a really exciting project with @jnmsngs and @fredwreck Minnie Merda is coming... 💀 🔪 💀 🔪 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbq_RB0Ldxi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Wrapping up my next sample library. @prismamusiclibrary Vol. 9 - Coming soon 🎹 📷: @acarrozz (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbjQnTMLjBt/?utm_medium=tumblr

My new sample pack @prismamusiclibrary Vol. 8 is out now! Full sampler on the site. •Link In Bio• Inspired by late 70's and early 80's Synth-Prog records and Horror soundtracks with a dose of cinematic Soul, this new volume has gems for grimy Boom Bap, dark Trap and moody, soulful beats. Featuring @jaywud on guitar, bass, and additional synth. Lots of material on here with various change-ups and additional pieces of music to mess with! Art by @pon_da_corner Gear used: Sequential Prophet 6, Crumar Roadrunner 2, Bontempi MS40, Behringer Poly D, Sequential OB-6, Fender Boxer Stratocaster, Fender P Bass and various percussion instruments. Pedals: Enzo Meris, Kinematic Dreadbox, Obscura Altered Delay. All samples labeled with Bpm and key. https://www.instagram.com/beatnickdee/p/CYj3Ex7v8oC/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some of my recent faves. What’s yours? Grateful to work with some very talented homies 🙏🏻 1 w/ @djfinyl 2 & 3 w/ @agor__ 4 w/ @beatbutcha_soi 6 w/ @cameone https://www.instagram.com/p/CXIJ4y6rWSV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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