Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre recently shared their thoughts on the current state of rap music, particularly focusing on sampling, during an episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Their ...

Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. If everything sounds familiar, it’s because it definitely is. Words: Grant Rindner ...

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 ...

The seasoned vibe creator and committed homebody has an elite selection of hangouts and vinyl record havens for when she leaves the crib. 1 day ago Although newer artists and producers continue to ...

I usually write this column based on whatever music I’m listening to during the week. Along with this column, my radio show on Wednesday nights follows the same idea, an hour of what I’ve been ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

You might not know the song “Amen Brother” by the Winstons, but chances are you've heard it. Or a part of it. The song's drum break is one of the most sampled pieces of music in history, says music ...

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 ...

Any conversation regarding the historical context of rap music will almost certainly rely heavily on the near ritualistic practice of sampling, essentially using older songs as the basis as the basis ...