So, you know how you think all your favorite rap groups are geniuses, and then you find the song they sampled for some beat you like, and now that you see how little they did with it, they don’t really seem like geniuses at all? I hate that. But really, that’s not what I’m here to discuss. It just seemed like an interesting way to kick it all off. What I have for you today are two Organized Noize samples, and they’re both hot beans. One of these is so hot, I almost hate to give it up, since I rarely see the sample referenced anywhere (a few years back, I played it for my man Mr. Sayre, and even he hadn’t heard it…and his knowledge is deep). But information is to be shared, right? Sure, why not. So here’s your two famous samples, America. Now go cram ‘em.
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Well, we’re back. Let’s cut to the chase…here’s some shit that got sampled and the shit that sampled it. Today I’ve chosen to focus on a single album, albeit one that has provided the foundation for a number of different tracks. That album is Lamont Dozier’s Black Bach. (more…)

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So, just in case you’re new to the game, it turns out that a lot of your favorite rap songs are really made out of other people’s songs, but now they have rap over them! Some people (mostly lawyers) call it stealing, others call it sampling. There are a few who call it audio collagery. But I made them up. The point is, people use old songs to make new songs, and sometimes both songs are good! Imagine that. But don’t believe me! See for yourself! (more…)

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