Percussion is the secret weapon in this style of production. Standard hi-hat patterns are often replaced or augmented by organic percussion.

Use short, thumpy kicks with low-end weight. Avoid "boomy" 808s; look for kicks that sound like a felt beater hitting a jazz bass drum. Layered Snares:

Look for snares that sound organic. Rimshots, wooden cross-sticks, and vintage acoustic snares with a lot of mid-range frequencies are staples. When claps are used, they are often layered with ambient textures—like the sound of water dropping, vinyl crackle, or paper tearing—to give them a tactile, dusty feel. The Percussion: Found Sounds and Shakers