The "Mask Off" instrumental by Metro Boomin is a landmark in modern hip-hop known for its hypnotic, flute-driven sample from Tommy Butler's "Prison Song". Its distinctive sound blends this melancholic sample with a hard-hitting, minimalist trap rhythm, creating a viral hit that significantly influenced the sonic landscape of 2017.
Watch this detailed deconstruction to see exactly how Metro Boomin layered the sample and drums to create this legendary beat: Future - Mask Off (Official Instrumental)