SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from, surprisingly, Eddie Murphy’s “Party All The Time.”
SAMPLED: Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
April 26, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from Super Beagle’s “Dust A Sound Boy.”
SAMPLED: A$AP Rocky & Theophilus London – “Big Spender”
April 19, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from Peggy Lee’s 1966 version of “Big Spender.”
SAMPLED: Iggy Azalea – “Murda Bizness” feat. T.I.
April 12, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from MC Ini Kamoze’s #1 crossover hit “Here Comes The Hotstepper.”
SAMPLED: Kendrick Lamar – “The Recipe” feat. Dr.Dre
April 5, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from Kendrick Lamar’s “The Recipe” feat. Dr.Dre
SAMPLED: Karmin – “Crash Your Party”
March 29, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from Black Sheep’s “The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)”
SAMPLED: Chiddy Bang – By Your Side
March 22, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from CocoRosie’s “By Your Side.”
SAMPLED: Beyoncé – “Countdown”
March 15, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is from the Boyz II Men slow-jam “Uhh Ahh.”
SAMPLED: Rye Rye – “Boom Boom”
March 8, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is by Dutch Eurodance pop group the Vengaboys, from the song “Boom, Boom, Boom,” which appeared on their 1998 record The Party Album.
SAMPLED: WZRD – “Teleport 2 Me, Jamie”
March 1, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
SAMPLED is a recurring column that examines the skeletal production of a contemporary Rap/R&B/Hip-Hop or Pop song. From what song did the loop, sample, or chopped up vocal providing the backbone for a new interpretation originate? This week, the sample in question is by Italo disco revivalists Desire, taken from their 2009 song “Under Your Spell,” which was recently feature don the Drive soundtrack.






May 3, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel