Music enthusiasts discuss the most creative and unexpected sample flips in rap history, from cartoon themes to default ...

Soul singer-songwriter William Harrison “Bill“ Withers passed away earlier this week (it was announced today) due to heart complications. The legendary singer was 81 and while his spirit has moved on, ...

The Sprite Living Tracklist is a collection of 50 songs that have influenced hip-hop and pop culture since the genre’s inception. It’s not meant to be a definitive best-of list, but rather a ...

From MPCs to FL Studio sessions, one thing remains consistent across generations of Hip Hop and R&B: The power of the sample. With that said, few eras have been mined more heavily than the 1980s. With ...

If there's one thing about Drake that every hip-hop fan should should know, it's that the Canadian superstar is a student of the game. Growing up influenced by the rap culture and its artists, Drizzy ...

Since the last one blew up, here’s one you probably didn’t know 👀 #rayymonbeatz #michaeljackson #kanyewest #dj #djmix #sampled #fyp On TikTok, there are countless videos like this, each bearing the ...

House music being celebrated in new songs from big-time acts like Drake and Beyoncé has turned into a huge conversation as of late, but the fast-paced, drum and hi-hat-riddled genre has always had a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Sampling has been part of the genre since the beginning. The rapper Busta Rhymes names the songs that artists keep turning to. By Mitchell Kuga Roy Hammond, the lead singer of the Honey Drippers.

The enduring legacy of Motown Records is not without its controversies. Still, the music produced by the powerful soul label ...