With hundreds of millions of hits on the YouTube video alone, it’s no secret that the beat behind this one is a certified winner.įeeling inspired? This musical approach to breaking down a track is just a small example of what’s covered in great depth on Point Blank’s BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree. It was produced by Cardo, Yung Exclusive, and Boi-1da and appeared on both Drizzy’s Scary Hours EP and Scorpion LP. The track was first released back in January, and by February had smashed streaming records worldwide. Blending a fusion of gospel style organs with 808 bass shots, the Scorpion track delivers the right amount of soul with the right amount of street cred. Watch till the end to find out which sounds Ski used to build his ‘God’s Plan‘ recreation. As the original track was created using samples that sat between two keys, Ski pitched his up 48ct to conform to B-flat Minor. Then, before adding the 808 bass and melody, he delves into the music theory behind the song’s infectious chords and key signature. For extra measure, he even drops in the acapella at the end to show you how accurate the breakdown is. So, without further ado, jump into the deconstruction below.Īrmed with Ableton Live 10 suite and a Push 2, Ski starts by laying down the foundations of the beat punching in kicks, snares, rolling hats, and other percussive elements. In case you don’t know, Ski is the Head of Curriculum at Point Blank so whether you study with them in London or Online (or elsewhere) he will have a major hand in what you learn at the school. During the deconstruction, Ski will guide you through exactly how the record-breaking track was made and the elements you’ll need to create your own ‘God’s Plan‘ style beat. This time Ski took aim at Canadian rapper Drake’s biggest hit of 2018, ‘God’s Plan‘. Point Blank are back with another track deconstruction from their master of deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull.
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