Luther Vandross didn’t just sing love songs. He invented the kind of vocals that make you want to text your ex, light a ...

Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely ...

Hip-hop stars are finding new ways to honor the good ol’ days with throwback samples, and there is power in the familiarity with that. Check out These Hip-Hop Songs That Sample Your Favorite ...

Using old songs to make new ones is hip-hop's greatest innovation. Introducing "Just a Sample," quick reflections on some of the most iconic samples in hip-hop history. IE 11 is not supported.

And, while it may feel like hip-hop is on the verge of a house takeover, the reality is, it’s never left. Way back in 2006, T.I. released the song "Why You Wanna," the second single from his ...

8 Hip-Hop Songs That Use Stevie Wonder Samples. In honor of the 40th anniversary of his landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, here are some of the most Wonder-ful samples courtesy of Stevie.

Over time, the technique evolved and has created hip-hop songs with ties that go back decades. ... "The Funky Drummer" has become a recurring sample in a long line of sampling in hip-hop.

Assorted ’90s–’00s Hip-Hop Hits Funk also found its way to other hip-hop subgenres, including new jack swing , a funky brand of R&B with a twist. Female performers like Mary J. Blige, TLC ...

The Pharcyde – “Passin’ Me By” (Sample: Quincy Jones ft. Valerie Simpson, “Summer in the City”) Once again the 1970s sound served as inspiration for this Hip-Hop classic about women ...

Bonus Tracks. Want to hear 15 more songs sampled in well-known pop and hip-hop tracks? David Renard compiled this great list for The Times a few years back. As he puts it, “the best samples ...

Hip-Hop Songs That Sample Video Games. Eric Diep. July 7, 2014. Share. Complex Original. Image via Complex Original. Video games and hip-hop is a marriage that never ceases to impress.

Samples from these two songs alone have appeared on literally dozens of rap songs, earning Squier millions. "He's definitely someone who helped mold and shape hip-hop with his music," said rapper ...