Sampling
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Behind the Scenes: Saba’s Prolonged Sample Clearance Experience
“I’m in the studio, the album postponed indefinitely, just waiting. And then, on the day we were supposed to drop, I get the call: ‘It’s cleared.’” That moment of relief came after years of uncertainty. I spoke with Chicago rapper…
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A Detailed Look at Record Sampling in 2021
Sample clearance expert Deborah Mannis-Gardner breaks down what artists and fans need to know about the sampling world in 2021.
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Empowering Independence: TuneCore’s Chris Dampier Breaks Down Sampling
Sampling is complicated. Let’s make it easier to understand.
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Here’s How Tory Lanez Cleared Every Sample on ‘Chixtape 5’
“In total it was 97 writers, including the sample writers.”
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Soul Samples Bring Out the Best in Your Favorite Rappers
Rapping over a soul sample is the equivalent of lacing up a pair of sneakers and stepping onto a city court; you better bring your A-game.
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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib’s ‘Bandana’ Sample Clearance Took “Almost a Year”
“Our team at RCA, they spent almost a year painstakingly clearing these songs.”
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The Art of Sampling Biggie
The Notorious B.I.G., whose work has been sampled more than 1,684 times.
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How Richmond Rapper Michael Millions Miraculously Cleared Two D’Angelo Samples
“He was just like, ‘You won’t have any problems out of me dog, you from Richmond.'”
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Redman Spent $9,000 to Clear James Brown Sample for New Album
“It took me like a month or so to ease that down to a certain amount.”
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How Vocal Sampling Made Nas Omnipresent
Sampling isn’t just rewinding, but a form of nuanced revival.
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How Q-Tip Helped Jonah Hill License Classic Hip-Hop Records for ‘Mid90s’
“People show up because they respect him.”