The Alchemist INTERVIEW 

Everyday we inch closer to that Freddie Gibbs interview

Alchemist has such a good attitude towards newer trends and artists and it explains why he’s been at the top of the game for so long. Such a calm dude I get why they call him Uncle Al.

Anthony stepping it up with these interviews

I feel like Alchemist still isn't at the point of his career where he can do an album with Cal, but good that you asked him.

it’s gotta be illegal for al to be this cool

“If something is overcooked, It doesn’t taste good” Living by this

The scariest thing about Alchemist is somehow this man is not even in his prime yet. Dude is truly incredible at what he does.

i've never seen this man without a spliff

You’ve officially made it, melon.

Haram is still one of the best albums of the year. Black Sunlight is a god-tier song

shoutout to pink siifu, MIKE, maxo, mavi, zelooperz and navy blue, this new scene of hip hop is gonna either blow up or be appreciated way later down the road.

So inspiring to see an artist making a living doing exactly what he wants.

so excited for that new Earl album

My favorite Alchemist produced song is FEAR. by Kendrick Lamar Such a calm, intriguing, deep-touching instrumental and Dot definitely did justice to it. Also, the sample connects with the narrative of the album as a whole (Poverty's paradise).

That interview is going to be interesting. Hopefully we can see melon interviewing Madlib in the future as well.

Logic finally collabs with The Alchemist

growing up as a teen in the 2010’s Alchemist is like my generations DJ Premier or RZA. Dude is a god to me, produced on all my favourite albums and worked with my favourite artists along with putting me onto a lot of other rappers too.

Crazy how Al continues to get better every year. And I always enjoy listening to him talk music. Props to Melon for landing this interview.

21:03 is where he talks about Earl's upcoming album.

I think Anthony is totally wrong that it hasn’t been defined I think Roc marci had the biggest hand in this sound of everyone and has mastered it for a decade same with Ka

Oh shit! Was not expecting Melon to get the GOAT producer on

The sequencing between songs of any album that Alchemist works in is just godly

Alan is THE most humble artist out here. Passionate, yet humble.

Final step in your career is to interview Nardwuar

Al being so fucking humble despite being a vet and a absolute goat in the game makes me like him even more. always open to learning even from the young guys. mad respect

The first time I heard an ALC production was back in Linkin Park's “Reanimation”. That album put me on to ALC and Hip Hop as a whole. After that, I heard all Dilated Peoples' catalog and the rest is history. Still here, still living, still loving Hip Hop.

i really loved this interview. the way Al talks about stuff with such passion and the chemistry between him and melon is really nice to listen to

Downloading Alc instrumentals was literally a thing back in the 2000's (early - mid). If i couldnt find it on somewhere like Kazaa, I know for a fact someone definitely uploaded it to Soundclick. Speaking of Soundclick, that was the 1st place I ever read the title: "Alchemist type beat" long before RU-vid.

Great interview...I love hearing ALC speak at length. ALC truly doesn't have a signature beat. His collaborative and instrumental projects are so different from each other but that's the beauty of it. His style adapts to the artist.

super hyped to hear that theres more music comin in the horizon, much love al, youre one of the best.

Liner notes are underrated. I have always read the thank you sections and it actually kept me informed on other artists and up and comers when they are announced. Dilated had one the largest thank you sections, it actually helped me find out about other artists.

Alchemist is a legend, his beats especially the ones he did for Mobb Deep are the best

Man, nicely done interview. Super organic and really great, knowledgeable questions.

Great job, man. Loved this interview. Alc is my favorite producer

great interview! i love the alch. i could watch his cave episode over and over again, he is so funny, cool, and insightful

Your interviewing skills have improved a lot 🔥🔥. This one was amazing. Keep it coming.

Missed it live, dope to see it’s up already

Al repping Blah Records with the footy jersey - love it. (Best label in UK and potentially on the planet)

My fav producer ever! Thank You! I was jus at the Armand Hammer show in Lawrence the other night!

this interview sparked off a serious hip hop buzz for me lately. respect to both. serious boys!

Y'all bounced off each other so well. Such good convo

Al is my favourite producer of all time ever since I first heard of him on Terror Squads debut album on the track ‘99 Live. Sonically he never lets me down. One of the greatest of all time. Such a cool dude too.

One of my most favorite producers and my favorite music reviewer doing an interview. This is is a dream come true 💕

Gotta add this to watch later Playlist, send my thanks and compliments to the chef!

I LOVE the drumless instrumentals and beats! I do appreciate the old school Hip hop as well, and this is just another addition that complements the entrée. Edit: Yeeaaaah apparently a week is how long it takes for me to complete watching a video LOL.

Al is so respectful/supportive. Him bigging up all the people I listen to, including himself, makes me so happy

Alc you are my biggest inspiration as a producer, inspired me to chase my dreams in music. Much love.

Didn't expect to love this interview but it's pretty much perfect

Tell him to drop that Action Bronson Riff Raff song

Anthony really brought his dad out here and called him “The Alchemist”

The best producer of all time imho. No one can do what he does. The range Alchemist has sets him apart!

Amazing interview. Loved the questions and all. Well done

Alc brought up a really good point there at the end about the Pharell x Timabaland era of superproducers. I feel like back then it was about providing a distinct sound that was radio-ready and automatic for school dance & club-type pop music and now looking at mumble rap it's more of an aesthetic and artist just rides the beat (not all, but most). I like both eras of production, but it's just crazy how producers are capable of shifting the culture from beneath our feet.

I saw him a few months ago on the Dr. Greenthumb podcast! He’s crazy talented and has worked with so many dope artists he learned under DJ Muggs and he’s part of the Whooliganz! Super rad interview🤘🏼

Good Job Brotha!! having him on your show is great man one of the best in the game no doubt!!

Nice! Love the interviews, melon. Some of your best content.

The full metal alchemist

Thank you so much Anthony, this is legendary 💙

Al is the King of this shit👑 met him in Vegas 2010 and he gave me some amazing gems for producing that stuck with me. All love and dope interview

Our boy AL. No one can do it better. jus dropped 3gees on all the ALC vinyl i could get. Word up

He talked way more than I thought he would

Absolutely love Al, great interview

Holy shit. Dopest interview you've ever done by far I would've never expected this.

great questions. always worth listening to Al!

"you might find out about an artist and he's already platinum." That's how I've felt my whole life listening to hip hop.

Alchemist is my number one producer so many years in this game he's a goat 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

the interview i’ve been waiting for! salute.

Awesome interview 👏 Just looked into Billy Woods there now. I'm Vibing that 🔥

The saddest part is that EMINEM has ALCHEMIST at an arm's length and never made a project with his scary and grimy beats. Eminem would sound extra terrestrial with that production.

Melon receiving some genuine respect from The Alchemist. Warms my heart

Hell ya. Great stuff Mr melon. 2022. The year of the long awaited Whooliganz reunion?? :D

didn’t even know who Al was when I first heard the song, but “We Gonna Make It” still gives me chills after 10+ years. Such a quality, versatile musician.

”A 10 ton head made of wet sand, this dread circumference… you gotta be kidding me, the grass grows over me…”

alchemist has evolved beautifully as an old producer

wow the time fly by on this one, great interview!

The relentless…….but yet creative nature of people like AL make sure penmanship will never die ……I love the concepts !! Figures ain’t every thing ! Art is art !! They’ll take notice !!! And recognize…Love to all the people who enjoy getting lost in decoding and trying to comprehend dope Emcees !!Lots of talented people

Should’ve asked him about that unreleased DOOM song he shared on IG live

Melon getting the chance to interview Alchemist makes me wanna create a RU-vid channel

This interview gave me inspiration to go make some beats again after a long time of not creating music 🙏 😊 thanks.

This! Is a great interview. You let him fly off on his own and got to see into the genius. Congrats on that AFAN. Real,

The Alchemist is my favourite and will always be my favourite Producer, his beats are just incredible. To name a few Jadakiss "wo gonna make it", prodigy "the type", Freddie Gibbs "scottie beam", Freddie gibs "something to rap about", Wiz Khalifa "universal studios", action broson "tropical storm Lenny". The best part is he's only getting better, top 3 of all time for sure.

I'm seeing alc and armand hammer live in LA this sunday 🧘

Still remember the first time I heard covert coup in hs smokin middies. This is great 👍🏾 alc beyond legendary esp in my playlist

Great questions! Dope interview 💯

Please interview Knxwledge. I really enjoyed hearing The Alchemist's take on things.

I would love an Alchemist x Melon collab tape 🔥🔥🔥

loved this interview thank you

Can't wait for that Goldwatch project, sounds interesting af and Goldwatch never disappointed me.

So much knowledge and wisdom is being dropped here I just want people to understand how rare this is

20:11 Don't buy Al's bullshit. This kat had me looking for music hardware that didn't exist when I was 14. 😂 Nice interview.

Genuinely proud of you about this one boiyo.

I still have my first chemistry set on cd. I listened to it last week on the workout. It still stands out as one of Boldy's best. I been fuckin with Boldy since trappers alley. Al been on a crazy run for years now 💯

I’ve been waiting for a Logic X The Alchemist for the longest!!! Let’s gooooo

So stoked to hear whatever he has cooked up with Mavi

Al is such a f**king legend... Return of the Mac changed my life in middle school. Peace from Connecticut!

I can't wait for that dark record. I wonder if alchemists is producing the while album? Every earl song I've heard him produce has been incredible pure excited to hear more e.coli was my favourite song last year

Talking from the perspective of a Greek guy that loves hip hop. obviously English is not my mother tongue and because of this I cannot get all the lyrics and especially all the cultural references or sayings of an American rapper. Because of this GENIUS is the best thing that ever happened for me for in hip hop. Just imagine that if it was not about that, I could have never been able to love and understand the genious of MF DOOM or other rappers that have such dense lyric, because I would have never been able to dissect them.. By the way, Alchemist should have scolded you for putting a 7 in Bo Jackson... Album of the year so far easily!!! P.S. I have not heard the new KA's album yet so give me a break if KA's is better.

Alchemist+Griselda = Sensational

never been so happy to hear something new from earl. love u thebe

Saw him DJ for Eminem at Firefly Festival, dope it was.