How Q-Tip Helped Jonah Hill License Classic Hip-Hop Records for 'Mid90s'
“People show up because they respect him.”
Sampling
Why Producer 6ix Sacrifices Publishing Splits in Order to Sample
"At the end of the day, the feeling and emotion of the record is most important."
070 Shake Stole the Show on Pusha-T's "Santeria" Because Kanye Couldn't Clear a Sample
Talk about a butterfly effect.
Danny Brown: "Never Spend $70k on Samples for an Album That No One Buys"
Brown reveals that the decision to spend $70,000 to clear samples for 2016's 'Atrocity Exhibition' put him in debt.
Everyone Keeps Telling Me Kanye West Sampled My Song—I’m Starting to Believe Them
Maybe they randomly heard the song and subconsciously replayed it? Maybe I’m delusional?
Royce da 5'9" Teases ScHoolboy Q Collaboration "Cut Throat" That Was Cut From 'Book of Ryan'
Sample clearance strikes again!
Nipsey Hussle Claims JAY-Z Clearing "Hard Knock Life" Sample Included Future Clearance for All Rappers
"We benefited off his negotiating in 1998."
Ski Mask The Slump God Explains 'Beware the Book of Eli' Delay
Calling your fanbase "stupid motherfuckers" probably isn't the best way to show your appreciation for their loyalty and patience.
Hiatus Kaiyote is Already in Your Hip-Hop Music Library
From Kendrick to Drake to Anderson .Paak, your favorite artists are sampling Hiatus Kaiyote's brand of soul.
Meet Pioneer's New DJ Sampler: DJS-1000
A standalone DJ sampler, for improvising unique sounds and phrases.
Roland Announces SPD-SX Special Edition
An enhanced SPD-SX sampling pad with expanded memory, sparkling red finish, and bundled music production software.
Meet G Koop, Your Favorite Producer's Secret Sample Clearance Weapon
The "Bad & Boujee" co-producer just earned his first No. 1 and he's primed for repeat success.
Isaiah Rashad Tweaks 'The Sun's Tirade' Due to Sample Clearance Issue
Sometimes you cannot recreate the soul or an original sample.
This Woman Clears the Samples on Your Favorite Albums, Here's How
We connected with a 25 year industry veteran, who has worked with Drake, Kendrick and more, to break down the business of clearing a sample.
I Gave EOM a Sample to Flip & He Did & It's Amazing
I challenged EOM to flip a Glass Animals sample and he delivered a truly dope beat.
From Kanye to Vanilla Ice, the History of the "Long Red" Sample
There has been one constant in hip-hop over the past four decades: "Long Red."
