Hip Hop, Pop and RNB Drum Layering

Drum Layering is a very common beat making technique in RNB, Pop and Hip Hop Tracks.

Here is the basic Drum Loop before layering.

Here is the basic Drum Loop after layering the kicks and claps.

Here is a sample of the finished beat which I’ll also put on youtube. Check it out, Leave some comments and questions.

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This is a quick snapshot of the mixer. Sorry I did not label it. You can still get a clear picture though. You are only hearing 3 drum parts. Kick Clap, and Hi Hat, but there are many different sounds layered together to make the track sound big.