Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...

We’re still reeling from last week’s loss of funk legend Sly Stone, who suffered from a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s hard to even capture in words how profound and ...

On Feb. 14, 2024, Bob Marley: One Love hit theaters for all to see. Produced by his wife, Rita Marley, and his children Ziggy and Cedella Marley, the biopic embarks on an unfiltered journey into the ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping contemporary sounds. As we dive into 2024, it’s clear that many artists are channeling the past, breathing new ...

Southern hip-hop’s influence continues shaping modern music through strategic sampling, with artists like Future, GloRilla and Sexyy Red drawing from classic Southern tracks. Recently, Juicy J noted ...

Sampling has become a huge part of music production. However, you must choose a sample that matches other aspects of your song. Sampling has become one of the most influential strategies in modern ...

Complex says: RZA was in the prime of his production career in 1996 as he laced Ghostface's debut album with '70s soul samples galore. RZA built beats around not just Green, but also acts like Sam ...

Even after years of paralysis and a long bout with colon cancer, it was still a tragic news to hear of Teddy Pendergrass's death last night. And we know we're not the only ones mourning right now. The ...

When the origins of sampling in Hip-hop come up in conversation nowadays, many people tend to look to the more innovative examples. From using bits of ...

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in March 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Last weekend, Drake released “When To Say When,” an introspective track that utilized the ...