Daniel Alan Maman (born October 25, 1977), professionally known as The Alchemist (or simply Alchemist), is an American record producer, disc jockey (DJ) and rapper from Beverly Hills, California. He began his music career in 1991 in the hip hop duo The Whooliganz under the moniker Mudfoot, along with now-actor Scott Caan (whose moniker was "Mad Skillz"). After rising to prominence in the late 1990s, as a close associate of Dilated Peoples and Mobb Deep, he went on to produce for many of hip hop's leading artists in the 2000s, and has been hailed as one of the genre's leading producers. He is currently working as a DJ with Eminem. He produces for a lot of artists, most of his recent production is for a close group of frequent collaborative rappers. He focuses on producing entire albums for rappers and Instrumental projects of his own.
Together with his long time collaborator Oh No (that together they form the group Gangrene), Woody Jackson and Tangerine Dream, he composed the official score to the highly acclaimed game GTA V.
"The Alchemist" is the twelfth episode of the first season of the American crime dramaThe Blacklist. The episode premiered in the United States on NBC on January 20, 2014.
Plot
Red informs the team that "The Alchemist" (guest star Ryan O'Nan), a man who relies upon science to transform a person's DNA and their appearance into someone else's, has been contracted to protect a well-known mob informant and his wife. As the team goes undercover to catch him, Elizabeth finds herself on the hunt for an unlikely couple. Meanwhile Elizabeth and Tom find themselves at another bump in their relationship and Ressler debates whether or not he should give his ex-fiancee his blessing. Meanwhile, Red continued conducting more investigations of his own and discovers the identity of the FBI double agent: Meera. He later pays Meera a visit at her house with a loaded gun to interrogate her. Also, Lucy Brooks, the woman Red was looking for in ViCAP, is shown with files about Liz and Tom, and she infiltrates the Keen's baby shower party, introducing herself as "Jolene Parker," a substitute teacher. She flirts with Tom and, in the end, they visit an art exhibit together because Elizabeth is late from work.
In The Studio: The Alchemist | Finding The Right Sample and Producing a Great Song | IDEA GENERATION
The Alchemist takes us into his studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. The legendary producer takes us through the steps of finding a sample, building an idea, and constructing a beat.
published: 19 Oct 2022
The Alchemist - "Nothing Is Freestyle" Official Video
Directed by Newhigh Filmz
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Todd Cooper
Mastered by Joe Laporta
FLYING HIGH 2 EP. NOV 3RD
2023 ALC RECORDS
published: 25 Oct 2023
Hit-Boy x The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness (Official Video)
Hit-Boy x The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness (Official Video)
Directed & Edited by THIRDEYERAZ
Video Production: NU.WAV
Stream/Download: https://ingrv.es/slipping-into-darkne-1qg-s
Connect with Hit-Boy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hit_Boy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitboy/
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@hitboy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hit-boy/
Website: https://www.hit-boy.com/
Surf Club: https://www.surfclubinc.com/
Connect with The Alchemist:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alchemist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanthechemist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanthechemist/
Website: https://www.alcrecords.com
#hitboy #thealchemist #surfclub
published: 10 Mar 2023
Alchemist On Turning Beats Into A Business, Cutting Out The Music Industry | IDEA GENERATION, Ep. 8
Alchemist got his start as the teenaged sidekick to Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins. Though his rap group, The Whooliganz, would be dumped by their label before they could even release their first album, Al did not let the setback stop him. In fact, by the time he dropped out of NYU the MC-turned-beat-maker already had a catalog with a couple classics, and more on the way. In the 25 years since Al has continued to develop as a musician, embracing new generations and new styles, while also reinventing his business model from the typical front half advance + pub and writing backend to a more Direct-To-Consumer model. And as a result of this conscious shift in economics, he has more latitude than ever with his craft.
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published: 17 Nov 2021
THE ALCHEMIST (Prod. RiCh LoSeR)
HAARPER - THE ALCHEMIST (PROD. RiCh LoSeR)
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v0QTRruILayLe5VsaYdvk
https://soundcloud.com/haarper/thealchemist
https://instagram.com/haarper7
https://twitter.com/haarper77
Lyrics:
When you walk up on my turf dont interject
I get da capillary, rip it out yo neck
Yo girl gon pop dat pussy, poppa in her skirt
You can pop a pilly ima pop a purp
Ive made it my mission to bury,
bury all my burdens and my enemies
I dont need yo fuckin help I need no fuckin friendlies
Keep my circle tighter with da lighter like an alchemist
I got my bitch up on my right she cock it with da falcon grip
Take the crown, toss it up
Place it down in your gut
Take ya hoe, she gon suck
Im pumpin and dumpin
Live my life, let it go
All da pain that we hold
Feel da rain, feel da c...
published: 30 Jul 2020
The Alchemist Shares Incredible Studio Stories About Mobb Deep, Nas, & Swizz Beatz
In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentation when trying to sell a beat... including a hilarious story involving Nas and Swizz Beatz.
Bonus Tracks is a new series where we highlight the best stories that didn't make it into the final cut of our original interviews.
You can watch our full interview with The Alchemist here: https://youtu.be/OTGheE1muVI
published: 13 Feb 2024
The Alchemist - "Loose Change" feat. Earl Sweatshirt
Directed by Lonewolf
from This Thing Of Ours EP by The Alchemist
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Phillippe Weiss
Mastered by Joe Laporta
ALCRECORDS.COM
2021 ALC Records/ Empire
published: 14 May 2021
“F*** The Music Industry” - Alchemist on Why He “Bailed on the industry” ‼️
The Alchemist takes us into his studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. The legendary producer takes us through the steps o...
The Alchemist takes us into his studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. The legendary producer takes us through the steps of finding a sample, building an idea, and constructing a beat.
The Alchemist takes us into his studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. The legendary producer takes us through the steps of finding a sample, building an idea, and constructing a beat.
Hit-Boy x The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness (Official Video)
Directed & Edited by THIRDEYERAZ
Video Production: NU.WAV
Stream/Download: https://ingrv.es/sl...
Hit-Boy x The Alchemist - Slipping Into Darkness (Official Video)
Directed & Edited by THIRDEYERAZ
Video Production: NU.WAV
Stream/Download: https://ingrv.es/slipping-into-darkne-1qg-s
Connect with Hit-Boy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hit_Boy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitboy/
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@hitboy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hit-boy/
Website: https://www.hit-boy.com/
Surf Club: https://www.surfclubinc.com/
Connect with The Alchemist:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alchemist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanthechemist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanthechemist/
Website: https://www.alcrecords.com
#hitboy #thealchemist #surfclub
Alchemist got his start as the teenaged sidekick to Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins. Though his rap group, The Whooliganz, would be dumped by their label be...
Alchemist got his start as the teenaged sidekick to Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins. Though his rap group, The Whooliganz, would be dumped by their label before they could even release their first album, Al did not let the setback stop him. In fact, by the time he dropped out of NYU the MC-turned-beat-maker already had a catalog with a couple classics, and more on the way. In the 25 years since Al has continued to develop as a musician, embracing new generations and new styles, while also reinventing his business model from the typical front half advance + pub and writing backend to a more Direct-To-Consumer model. And as a result of this conscious shift in economics, he has more latitude than ever with his craft.
Turn your ideas into a reality with Shopify: https://bit.ly/3EXX4wn
00:00 - 01:19 - Intro
01:20 - 03:30: Discovering Music + Childhood
03:30 - 04:42: Meeting Evidence and Will.I.Am
04:42 - 05:20: The Hooligans and Signing to Tommy Boy
05:20 - 07:40: The First Tour
07:40 - 08:05: Beat Making Process
08:05 - 10:37 After the Tour and Working on Cypress III
10:37 - 10:55: Act II
10:55 - 11:57: Attending NYU
11:57 - 12:45: Dropping out of College
12:45 - 13:44: Cypress Hill Remix + Developing A Sound
13:44 - 14:23: Beatmaking Basics
14:23 - 16:30: Working with Mobb Deep
16:30 - 18:47: Making A Name
18:47 - :19:28 Negotiating Deal Structures for Beats
19:28 - 21:20: Solo Debut - 1st Infantry
21:20 - 22:40: The Story Behind “Got It Twisted”
22:40 - 23:58: “We Gon Make It”
23:58 - 24:51: Collaborations + Return of the Mac
24:51 - 26:00: Philosophy of Making Great Albums
26:00 - 27:38: Major Industry Shifts + Chemical Warfare
27:38 - 28:07: Act III
28:07 - 29:37: Alchemist’s Studio + Rap Camp
29:37 - 31:37: Covert Coup
31:37 - 32:10: Day in the Life
32:10 - 34:16: A New Generation of Collaborators + 10,000 hours
34:16 - 36:46: Discovering Bandcamp + Cutting Out The Middle Man
36:46 - 39:00: Making A Label + Building an Ecosystem
39:01 - 39:17: Credits
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Alchemist got his start as the teenaged sidekick to Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins. Though his rap group, The Whooliganz, would be dumped by their label before they could even release their first album, Al did not let the setback stop him. In fact, by the time he dropped out of NYU the MC-turned-beat-maker already had a catalog with a couple classics, and more on the way. In the 25 years since Al has continued to develop as a musician, embracing new generations and new styles, while also reinventing his business model from the typical front half advance + pub and writing backend to a more Direct-To-Consumer model. And as a result of this conscious shift in economics, he has more latitude than ever with his craft.
Turn your ideas into a reality with Shopify: https://bit.ly/3EXX4wn
00:00 - 01:19 - Intro
01:20 - 03:30: Discovering Music + Childhood
03:30 - 04:42: Meeting Evidence and Will.I.Am
04:42 - 05:20: The Hooligans and Signing to Tommy Boy
05:20 - 07:40: The First Tour
07:40 - 08:05: Beat Making Process
08:05 - 10:37 After the Tour and Working on Cypress III
10:37 - 10:55: Act II
10:55 - 11:57: Attending NYU
11:57 - 12:45: Dropping out of College
12:45 - 13:44: Cypress Hill Remix + Developing A Sound
13:44 - 14:23: Beatmaking Basics
14:23 - 16:30: Working with Mobb Deep
16:30 - 18:47: Making A Name
18:47 - :19:28 Negotiating Deal Structures for Beats
19:28 - 21:20: Solo Debut - 1st Infantry
21:20 - 22:40: The Story Behind “Got It Twisted”
22:40 - 23:58: “We Gon Make It”
23:58 - 24:51: Collaborations + Return of the Mac
24:51 - 26:00: Philosophy of Making Great Albums
26:00 - 27:38: Major Industry Shifts + Chemical Warfare
27:38 - 28:07: Act III
28:07 - 29:37: Alchemist’s Studio + Rap Camp
29:37 - 31:37: Covert Coup
31:37 - 32:10: Day in the Life
32:10 - 34:16: A New Generation of Collaborators + 10,000 hours
34:16 - 36:46: Discovering Bandcamp + Cutting Out The Middle Man
36:46 - 39:00: Making A Label + Building an Ecosystem
39:01 - 39:17: Credits
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HAARPER - THE ALCHEMIST (PROD. RiCh LoSeR)
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v0QTRruILayLe5VsaYdvk
https://soundcloud.com/haarper/thealchemist
https://instagram.com/haarper7
https://twitter.com/haarper77
Lyrics:
When you walk up on my turf dont interject
I get da capillary, rip it out yo neck
Yo girl gon pop dat pussy, poppa in her skirt
You can pop a pilly ima pop a purp
Ive made it my mission to bury,
bury all my burdens and my enemies
I dont need yo fuckin help I need no fuckin friendlies
Keep my circle tighter with da lighter like an alchemist
I got my bitch up on my right she cock it with da falcon grip
Take the crown, toss it up
Place it down in your gut
Take ya hoe, she gon suck
Im pumpin and dumpin
Live my life, let it go
All da pain that we hold
Feel da rain, feel da cold
Im stuntin they duckin
See my eyes, see yo lies
They reflect in da sky turnin black
In the night
Yeah im gunnin they runnin
Make my time, make the climb
To the top, learn da signs
Earn yo life, can't revive
Something for nothing
Get buck, get buck, get buck
Tell yo bitch that I said wassup
Aint it funny that yo money in my trunk
You lookin dummy like a mummy
In da front
Im the alchemist
HAARPER - THE ALCHEMIST (PROD. RiCh LoSeR)
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v0QTRruILayLe5VsaYdvk
https://soundcloud.com/haarper/thealchemist
https://instagram.com/haarper7
https://twitter.com/haarper77
Lyrics:
When you walk up on my turf dont interject
I get da capillary, rip it out yo neck
Yo girl gon pop dat pussy, poppa in her skirt
You can pop a pilly ima pop a purp
Ive made it my mission to bury,
bury all my burdens and my enemies
I dont need yo fuckin help I need no fuckin friendlies
Keep my circle tighter with da lighter like an alchemist
I got my bitch up on my right she cock it with da falcon grip
Take the crown, toss it up
Place it down in your gut
Take ya hoe, she gon suck
Im pumpin and dumpin
Live my life, let it go
All da pain that we hold
Feel da rain, feel da cold
Im stuntin they duckin
See my eyes, see yo lies
They reflect in da sky turnin black
In the night
Yeah im gunnin they runnin
Make my time, make the climb
To the top, learn da signs
Earn yo life, can't revive
Something for nothing
Get buck, get buck, get buck
Tell yo bitch that I said wassup
Aint it funny that yo money in my trunk
You lookin dummy like a mummy
In da front
Im the alchemist
In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentati...
In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentation when trying to sell a beat... including a hilarious story involving Nas and Swizz Beatz.
Bonus Tracks is a new series where we highlight the best stories that didn't make it into the final cut of our original interviews.
You can watch our full interview with The Alchemist here: https://youtu.be/OTGheE1muVI
In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentation when trying to sell a beat... including a hilarious story involving Nas and Swizz Beatz.
Bonus Tracks is a new series where we highlight the best stories that didn't make it into the final cut of our original interviews.
You can watch our full interview with The Alchemist here: https://youtu.be/OTGheE1muVI
Directed by Lonewolf
from This Thing Of Ours EP by The Alchemist
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Phillippe Weiss
Mastered by Joe Laporta
ALCRECORDS.COM
202...
Directed by Lonewolf
from This Thing Of Ours EP by The Alchemist
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Phillippe Weiss
Mastered by Joe Laporta
ALCRECORDS.COM
2021 ALC Records/ Empire
Directed by Lonewolf
from This Thing Of Ours EP by The Alchemist
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Phillippe Weiss
Mastered by Joe Laporta
ALCRECORDS.COM
2021 ALC Records/ Empire
The Alchemist takes us into his studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. The legendary producer takes us through the steps of finding a sample, building an idea, and constructing a beat.
Alchemist got his start as the teenaged sidekick to Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins. Though his rap group, The Whooliganz, would be dumped by their label before they could even release their first album, Al did not let the setback stop him. In fact, by the time he dropped out of NYU the MC-turned-beat-maker already had a catalog with a couple classics, and more on the way. In the 25 years since Al has continued to develop as a musician, embracing new generations and new styles, while also reinventing his business model from the typical front half advance + pub and writing backend to a more Direct-To-Consumer model. And as a result of this conscious shift in economics, he has more latitude than ever with his craft.
Turn your ideas into a reality with Shopify: https://bit.ly/3EXX4wn
00:00 - 01:19 - Intro
01:20 - 03:30: Discovering Music + Childhood
03:30 - 04:42: Meeting Evidence and Will.I.Am
04:42 - 05:20: The Hooligans and Signing to Tommy Boy
05:20 - 07:40: The First Tour
07:40 - 08:05: Beat Making Process
08:05 - 10:37 After the Tour and Working on Cypress III
10:37 - 10:55: Act II
10:55 - 11:57: Attending NYU
11:57 - 12:45: Dropping out of College
12:45 - 13:44: Cypress Hill Remix + Developing A Sound
13:44 - 14:23: Beatmaking Basics
14:23 - 16:30: Working with Mobb Deep
16:30 - 18:47: Making A Name
18:47 - :19:28 Negotiating Deal Structures for Beats
19:28 - 21:20: Solo Debut - 1st Infantry
21:20 - 22:40: The Story Behind “Got It Twisted”
22:40 - 23:58: “We Gon Make It”
23:58 - 24:51: Collaborations + Return of the Mac
24:51 - 26:00: Philosophy of Making Great Albums
26:00 - 27:38: Major Industry Shifts + Chemical Warfare
27:38 - 28:07: Act III
28:07 - 29:37: Alchemist’s Studio + Rap Camp
29:37 - 31:37: Covert Coup
31:37 - 32:10: Day in the Life
32:10 - 34:16: A New Generation of Collaborators + 10,000 hours
34:16 - 36:46: Discovering Bandcamp + Cutting Out The Middle Man
36:46 - 39:00: Making A Label + Building an Ecosystem
39:01 - 39:17: Credits
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HAARPER - THE ALCHEMIST (PROD. RiCh LoSeR)
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v0QTRruILayLe5VsaYdvk
https://soundcloud.com/haarper/thealchemist
https://instagram.com/haarper7
https://twitter.com/haarper77
Lyrics:
When you walk up on my turf dont interject
I get da capillary, rip it out yo neck
Yo girl gon pop dat pussy, poppa in her skirt
You can pop a pilly ima pop a purp
Ive made it my mission to bury,
bury all my burdens and my enemies
I dont need yo fuckin help I need no fuckin friendlies
Keep my circle tighter with da lighter like an alchemist
I got my bitch up on my right she cock it with da falcon grip
Take the crown, toss it up
Place it down in your gut
Take ya hoe, she gon suck
Im pumpin and dumpin
Live my life, let it go
All da pain that we hold
Feel da rain, feel da cold
Im stuntin they duckin
See my eyes, see yo lies
They reflect in da sky turnin black
In the night
Yeah im gunnin they runnin
Make my time, make the climb
To the top, learn da signs
Earn yo life, can't revive
Something for nothing
Get buck, get buck, get buck
Tell yo bitch that I said wassup
Aint it funny that yo money in my trunk
You lookin dummy like a mummy
In da front
Im the alchemist
In the first episode of Bonus Tracks, The Alchemist talks about his early work with Mobb Deep, how producers are like salesmen, and the importance of presentation when trying to sell a beat... including a hilarious story involving Nas and Swizz Beatz.
Bonus Tracks is a new series where we highlight the best stories that didn't make it into the final cut of our original interviews.
You can watch our full interview with The Alchemist here: https://youtu.be/OTGheE1muVI
Directed by Lonewolf
from This Thing Of Ours EP by The Alchemist
Produced by The Alchemist
Mixed by Phillippe Weiss
Mastered by Joe Laporta
ALCRECORDS.COM
2021 ALC Records/ Empire