The Alchemist is often ranked among the greatest Hip Hop producers of all time, but the California beatmaker has now revealed his own starting five.

During an interview with Genius shared on Monday (July 10), the 45-year-old producer listed his Top 5 producers in no particular order.

He began with one of his greatest inspirations and “illegitimate father,” DJ Premier. Next up, the Alfredo hitmaker shouted out Dr. Dre, who he considers the “pinnacle of sound.” DJ Muggs, who also initially mentored Al, was the third pick for the “beautiful mess” he always made inside the studio.

Large Professor, who “personified all the elements of rap,” was also included on the list, while The Alchemist rounded out his picks with Q-Tip, “the master” who he believes does not get his due credit.

On Tuesday (July 11), a day after the clip was posted, the former Whooliganz members threw in another name that he previously forgot to mention. He wrote on Twitter: “I forgot to say Madlib.   My #1 inspiration.”

Source: hiphopdx.com