Producer sample breakdown
9th Wonder Samples
Winston-Salem, NC -- Active 1999-present -- Born Patrick Douthit
9th Wonder is one of the most prolific sample-based producers working today, known for creating entire beat projects overnight. He is closely associated with Little Brother, Jay Electronica, and Kendrick Lamar. His sample style is influenced directly by J Dilla -- warm, slightly off-quantized loops from obscure soul records.
9th Wonder digs from Southern soul and gospel records that more New York-focused producers overlooked. His beats are warm, mid-tempo, and built on short, lovingly selected loops.
Primary sample sources
Notable albums produced
- Little Brother -- The Listening (2003)
- Jay Electronica -- Act I (2007)
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