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DECAP on the art of finding the pocket
DECAP discusses the art of the pocket, what makes a groove feel perfect, and the collaborative process.
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Watch Madlib craft samples in the studio with Soul Surplus
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DECAP on 8 hits built on Drums That Knock, his approach to sample design, and his new label
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Southside (Future, Lil Durk) cooks up a beat and shares his sounds
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