Sampling has become a huge part of music production. However, you must choose a sample that matches other aspects of your song. Sampling has become one of the most influential strategies in modern ...

Lizzo is opening up about why she feels the origins of sampling laws were "racially charged." The Detroit native stopped by Million Dollaz Worth of Game earlier this week where she discussed the art ...

The art of sampling is a very tricky art especially when sampling records by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti which serve a higher purpose. Soaking up the vibrancy of Fela's politically charged genre of music, ...

As we continue to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, here’s how A Tribe Called Quest helped me appreciate one of the most important aspects of the genre. As a Queens native, my 15-year-old self was ...

Snoop Dogg has some words for musicians and producers that are making songs that sample the hit records of yesteryear. The legendary rapper and Dr. Dre sat down with Stephen A. Smith to talk all ...

Monday, Aug. 11 is National Hip-Hop Celebration Day. It recognizes a genre that is innovative, expansive and built upon that which came before it. An extended conversation with musician, producer and ...

A-Trak is reflecting on the evolution of the art of sampling. In a Twitter thread over the weekend, the producer/DJ/all-around industry titan—whose extensive ...