samples
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From “Through The Wire” to “Oh Boy,” When Samples Drive the Song
Sometimes a sample becomes the center of an entire song—just ask Kanye or The Diplomats.
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J Dilla’s “Donuts” Album Turns 10-Years-Old, Let’s Celebrate!
Dilla’s legendary album “Donuts” turns 10, giving us the perfect chance to listen to the man’s legendary music.
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“I Want to Evolve”: Frank Dukes on the Past, Present & Future of Sampling
Meet the producer Kanye just credited with helping make the “Real Friends” beat.
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From Biggie to J. Cole, the Incredible Sample Legacy of ESG’s “UFO”
An obscure ’80s band made one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history. Do you know it?
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‘Scarface’ Samples in Rap Songs, an Absurdly Detailed Investigation
From JAY Z to The Geto Boys and everyone in between, Pacino’s most famous character has inspired many.
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One in a Million: The Greatest Aaliyah Samples
In honor of the late singer-songwriter’s birthday, we take an in-depth look at Aaliyah’s sample history.
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Which Producers Have Used the Most Samples in Hip-Hop History?
When it comes to sampling in hip-hop one producer has used the technique more than any other… and it’s not close.