Luther Vandross didn’t just sing love songs. He invented the kind of vocals that make you want to text your ex, light a candle, and dramatically stare out a window all at once. While Vandross is ...

Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely new sonic landscapes. A standout hip-hop sample is more than just a looped ...

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.

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 ...

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.

They say that “old is gold,” and music proves this statement to be true. Sometimes, we get lost in the nostalgia of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elliott Wilson Picks 15 Great Hip-Hop Songs That Sample Sly Stone. ... He was simply a genius and he built a massive, enchanting catalog that inspired so many, including the hip-hop nation.

You may already know that hip-hop didn’t start with platinum albums and sold-out stadium concerts. It began in the streets ...

Hip-Hop Legend Celebrates 56th Birthday in Unexpectedly Groovy Way originally appeared on Parade. Happy Birthday, RZA of the ...

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 ...