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Forget the crisp, crystal-clear hi-hats of modern trap. Mick’s producers use hats that sound like they are being played through a blown speaker or a cassette tape. They are often slightly saturated and panned hard left or right (not centered). The rhythm is lazy, dragging behind the beat slightly—a hallmark of the "Dilla feel."

Low-frequency, "deep sea" sub-bass kicks that feel "underwater" rather than punchy and aggressive. Jazz-Rap Percussion: Heavily favors organic snares over standard trap claps. Textured Hi-Hats: