Mick Jenkins’ snares rarely sound like marching bands. Most of the time, he uses a sound or a short, layered clap/snap. On tracks like "Spread Love," the snare sits in the mid-range, allowing the vocals to float above. It’s dry. It doesn’t ring for a second. It hits, chatters, and vanishes.
: Thump-heavy and low-end focused, providing a "powerful low-end thump" that cuts through melodic samples. Snares/Claps mick jenkins drum kit
Having the right samples is only half the battle. How you sequence the drums is what separates a generic beat from a Mick Jenkins beat. Mick Jenkins’ snares rarely sound like marching bands