This guy is the reason why the summer of 2000 was lit.

This is a guy who probably doesn't get the full respect he deserves 'cuz that album was a CLASSIC and he helped give it an original sound.

Probably one of the best and most recognizable beats in hip hop.

Dude is criminally underrated as a producer. No idea why he didn't get many placements outside of the St. Lunatics.

Can’t forget Nelly in rap history

The producers of Nelly, 50 cent, Ludacris and Game defined the new style/era of hip hop of the first 2000.the era that changed rap forever and took us where we are now. AWESOME.

Notice He Still Has The Masters For That Beat After All Those Years 💯

Jay E yall... One of the greats good to hear from him. I was a kid when country grammar dropped i still remember when i first heard that beat i never heard anything like it. Changed the game and really started Nelly's career. 💯

He was sellin this beat for 100 flat and nobody wanted it until Nelly heard it JE deserves his respect

This dude gave us our own unique style cause Everytime here this beat I think of St.Louis 💯

Jay E made the summer of 2000 come alive. Plus he the master mind behind a Diamond album..not many producers can say that

Dude is one of my fav producers! I'll never forget the first time I heard Country Grammar.

Jay E - one of the greats. Huge for STL. I remember Saints!! I used to live right down the street in Warson Village apartments & I would sneak out & run down there then Steak & Shake on the corner lol...memories

Nelly changed the game

Jay E is the reason I love hip hop. I was like 7 years old when I heard the album country grammar. Wish more people knew who laid down those beats! Props to the man! Class act

This album made my childhood, I’m so glad to finally know who made beats! Some of my favorite’s for sure!

Sad to say but this is the first time I’ve seen Jay E and I’m from Chicago. The Lou is too close not to have seen him interviewed before! Pure genius! He put St. Louis and Nelly on the map with his unique sound. A true producers producer. Not trying to hog the spotlight but he knows he was the mastermind behind Nelly’s classic album! EI is still my shit when it comes on. Great back story, very inspiring! Props Jay E!

Being From STL Jay E was EVERYTHING! Still is...just with the way, he kept his beats simple but still so very very catchy! ...and they KNOCK too! That E.I. Joint Still gets me hype being from the Lou!!! Very great view into his start...and really cool to hear his love of music took him to the top! ITS MOTIVATION!

He had the perfect fresh sound for Nelly and the St. Lunatics. It's rare a producer comes out the gate with an album of bangers. I didn't know who was making the beats, but I know they were hard. That E.I. buildup and drop was serious!

I remember seeing Nelly's "Country Grammar" video for the first time at like 11 years old. It was maybe on The Box, MTV Jams or BET; I can't recall. I remember thinking "Hmmm this is different. He isn't from New Orleans or with No Limit or Cash Money. He may be a one hit wonder" Boy was I wrong. Nelly came and changed everything

Wow this is amazing! So this is the mastermind behind all of Nellys hits😱Da man💯Legend👏🏻🔥

Beat Makers are really the special sauce to any rappers career.

this was really dope

As an NYC guy, always special to see different regions produce Hip Hop that had their own local flavor. Love Country Grammar until this day and this breakdown of it's creation is great.

music is so powerful this album made it's way to Africa Zimbabwe my friend use to play it every party in our neighbourhood

A lot of this makes me smile. Glad he said that the Nelly style was not out at the time ... a lot of people forget that. The fact that those tracks were being shopped around and getting NO's??? Wow! That's all I can say. Yes, they absolutely should be fired hahaha

How tf did he get the Files from that Old Computer they used back in 1999 lmaooo

Im gonna definitely give JE his flowers he produced a lot of bangers.

This is amazing. What a banger this still is. Fresh, dope and bangin.

This guy is one of the reasons why im a producer... so underrated its unreal

Country Grammer beats was so raw took a minute to catch the vibe of all them beats on that album but when i did i realized how classic it was

I bought this album in hungary in 2000, I was fuckin' 16 years old. I bet you didn't know it came out in hungary :D

This was the most played album in my car back in senior year highschool. Possibly my fav rap beat.

album is diamond 10 million cds sold jay e is good...

I remember this guy came into my Radioshack in 1999 and wanted to buy a DIrect TV remote because his dog chewed it up.

He absolutely murdered that album!! Love ya beats g!

Omg, it's so awesome to hear all these stories.

Get dj uneek on east 1999 or first of the month

Forever a classic track...off a classic album. Salute to Jay E

This is definitely a classic, especially for my hometown of STL. I grew up going to that skating rink, Saints. We had teen parties there every Saturday night, and of course we were the first to hear this track (like late 1999). Like, I didn't even know who Nelly was, but I was a little familiar with St. Lunatics. Also, my brother was a producer from that studio, and a dj at the rink. This was definitely a great time in St. Louis. Big ups to Jay-E for crafting the sound that put worldwide eyes on our city.If any of you haven't heard the track that he mentioned, "Gimmie What You Got", or that EP, "Who's Da Boss", you should check it out. They had some serious bars, and you'll hear where some of the hooks on their popular songs originated.

That album and sound was 100% CLASSIC! Thank You for this video!

Totally nerding out on this shit :D :D Coming up (together) with the Lunatics is an understatement. It was a '99/2000/'01 take over and the man you're looking at was instrumental in that happening. The Country Grammar album IS A Jay E album ... Free City IS A Jay E album ... so much more. Man, I know all of this 'cause I lived it being a fan, but if you just hear the Nelly hits and don't know the back story ... well, you just met the man. JAY E!!!

Man, he was killing it in the early 2000's. It sucks he didn't get the recognition, hopefully he got paid though!

Cheers Jay E for producing a classic! Such a dope album!

Migos stir fry seemed like it was inspired by Nelly lol. Every time I hear it I picture myself as a kid, early 2000s, summer time in the pool.

He got the violin string sound from RZA’s Bobby Digital In Stereo” 1998 album. It’s from the song “Terrorist”.

I was an Actor in the Midwest Swing Video! I was on Stage with Nelly and the St. Lunatics taking photos of the Group at the End of the Stage. I'm the guy wearing the White, Wide Brim Hat. That was My Hat. They Only supplied the Jacket i wore on the Set. It was shot over in Illinois at an Abandoned Factory plus it was shot on the North St. Louis, Mo. Side too.

Underrated this was a joy to watch and learn the history.

Jay e should use that "Hot Shit" as a tag like now. That shit super legendary

we really appreciate all you have brought to the table in hip hop

I spend hours being frustrated trying to make complex beats when most hits are just very simple and repetitive loops smh. It's all about the rapper being able to see the producer's vision and make it come to life.

Wow this was very interesting. I never knew the man behind all of those hits! Salute to you Jay E... We don't hear enough about your great contribution to hip hop.

Love seeing hte people behind the music. You guys deserve recognition

I’ve been unapologetic boom bap head/maker since day one but I def have big respect for hit makers and I’ve always had mad respect for Jay E. This is dope to see his process. Def a real unique voice and talent in hip hop

One of MY inspirations as a producer, love ALL his stuff!!

What A Time It Was Man. My Childhood!!!

Classic hands down

I love that the beat is so different.

I didn't even know this guy existed till I saw this video, this guy deserves more recognition.

What to rise midwest hip hop!

Such an underrated producer! His sound helped change the landscape of hiphop

🎉🎉 thank you for creating something so iconic

Thanks for great video, and producer session.🙏

King's Highway is my all time favorite song. Thank you Jay for making this happen!

LEGENDARY! 🔥

His Beats always reminded me of Mannie Fresh

Damn this dude got a lotta hits. Pimp Juice so damn fire! This music was the first time I ever even heard of going diamond.

I thought this guy was like a god when I was growing up his beats was so good I would never thought he was a beginner back then

I played that CD on random. E.I came on. I didn't know the song or album. I was at a party. My buddy got that CD off a freebie from a CD Warehouse or something but yea. But when E.I came on? Holy fuck. The room just pauses.... then when that "Yoikes uhhh uhhh uhhh." The bass dropped and damn.... Party went in a vibe like....man.... crazy...never seen that before.

A True Classic

Funny, he brought up that Bobby Digital sample, cuz I remember in the VH1 Behind The Music about Nelly. They were showing throwback pictures of Jay E and he was rocking a Wu-Tang shirt in one of the old photos. I remember thinking to myself, that the Wu/RZA influence probably adds another unique element to his sound and gives him an edge over many St. Louis/Midwest producers. Always been a fan of this dude. Would love to one day work with him. Country Grammar is a classic. Dope upload. “Jay E yall!”

this cat looks mad humble and cool.. Peace Jay E, this is a skilled brother.. And thanks for the props on IG also man, much appreciated.. This @drematicxl

One of my top 5 producers

He made where the party at beat

Dope! Great video and yes he help make a classic! Peaceluv

Behind every Brother is a brother from another mother, but still down like the brothers. Respect

Oooh hell yeah, keep going back to the old stuff

Slowdown...(the brother that used to wear the mask) played Country Grammar for me while cutting my hair in Ferguson one evening before it was fully mixed. He explained to me that it was his man Nelly and that it would be released on Universal Records soon. I told him it was a hit record. I traveled the country at the time...The song dropped and when I hit a new city I would tell everyone that would listed to look out for Nelly from St. Louis. The next time I saw Slowdown was backstage in Hollywood California!!!

this was the hardest shit i ever heard when it came out. gave me the chills everytime! if it wasnt for this guy nelly mightve flopped and never made it out of st louis but nelly is forsure a legend.

I remember a good ole house party we were all at in the 90s... #blastfromthepast St Peters to be exact...

Bruh I swear this guy secretly was NFX of war beats 😂 (only the real producers will know who I’m on about)

Awesome, video great breakdown. Can he break down ride with me? That was my shit!

Always loved that beat

One of the best instrumentals ever made

Hotnewhiphop you guys have to do screen captures like genius the fans wants to see everything in detail trust me

That’s a clean screen man. True MASTA

Love the drum programming and beat; sounds very Midwest, Midwest is urban but laidback contrary to the boom bap sound of the east coast. You can hear the same elements sound to Kanye’s early albums.

I remember the 1st time hearing Country Grammar (*looks off into the distance, shits bout to get nostalgic)... I was 14 at the time and worked at a Mcdonalds in the mall, i was on my lunch break walking around when i saw a guy, Ray from my high school walking around listening to music on his discman, nodding his head with a smile on his face. Now the only reason i really knew who this guy was because we had fought each other in the 1st week of that school year. So we weren't on speaking terms at all, but for some reason Ray felt the need to approach me, as he walked toward me I thought to myself "oh shit, here we go, we bout to throw down". But to my surprise Ray pulled the head phones off and said "Bra you gotta hear this". Needless to say it was Country Grammar. Shit blew my mind I had never heard rap sound so melodic... any way cool video.

Dude is the truth...idk he made all those HITS...most definitely one the best

So dope this was my song when i was like six

this takes me back to the old days.

A Missouri legend

timeless

Get Jay-E to do the making of E.I. HNHH.

Producers havent been in the same limelight as an Artist like they are today, unless you also rap OR sing....this dude def was slept on and am glad we got to see behind the scenes bc this Beat CATCHY AF when it blew up along with others mentioned....I thought that entire album was dope tho imo "Lovin' Me" sat outta place sonically.

I was there to before y’all blew up cool 😎 story

I can’t believe Nelly’s “Country Grammar” sampled RZA “Terrorist” song off his Bobby Digital album (btw THATS the song you couldn’t remember) When I heard that string I automatically knew what it was and it floored me lol.

🔥 Beat

Jason Epperson is a GOAT. I’ve always loved innovative sounds. And he sounded like nothing around that time. Made me a Nelly fan.

What a fuckin classic. The switch ups in this beat is genius