Hip Hop Awards 2022: DJ Scheme Levels Up the Production on These Hidden Hip Hop Gems
The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards saw viral moments, high-energy performances, stunning red carpet looks, and a dozen big winners. Miami-based producer DJ Scheme took home the “DJ of the Year,” beating out a hefty class of big DJs in the industry, including Chase B, D Nice, DJ Cassidy, DJ Drama, DJ Envy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Grammy award-winning musician Kaytranda.
Ahead of one of the biggest in hip hop, we’re looking at unforgettable performances, surprise moments, and everything in between, but first, see how DJ Scheme levels up the production on these hidden hip hop gems.
J.I.D - “Surround Sound” feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate
DJ Scheme serves as producer and writer on J.I.D’s January 2022 single “Surround Sound,” featuring 21 Savage and rising female emcee Baby Tate. The record was co-produced by Scheme, Christo, and Nuri and contains a sample of "One Step Ahead" by Aretha Franklin. The song will appear on his upcoming third studio album, The Forever Story.
IDK, JID, Kenny Mason & Dj Scheme - “Cereal”
IDK teams up with fellow rapper JID and Kenny Mason for this 2020 bass-heavy track with production by Scheme with co-productions from Christo and many more.
Lil Gnar -“New Bugatti” feat. Ski Mask The Slump God, Chief Keef & DJ Scheme
“New Bugatti” is a 2020 ensemble collaboration between Lil Gnar, Chief Keef, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Scheme, who also produced the record with Nuri.
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Joey Bada$$ & DJ Scheme - “Trust Nobody (2 My Brothers )”
Brooklyn native Joey Bada$$ and DJ Scheme teamed up for this December 2021 track “Trust Nobody” from the latter’s debut studio album, Family. As the song’s title suggests, the lyrics find Joey questioning other people’s intentions, as well as dealing with his own mental health.
XXL Freshmen 2019 Cypher — Part 1
Back then, they were rising stars; today, they are some of the biggest acts in the industry. DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, YK Osiris, and Lil Mosey laid down some of their hottest freestyles for the XXL Freshmen 2019 Cypher with DJ Scheme on the turntables.
Watch the Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, October 4, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET
