You don’t have to buy expensive royalty-free sample packs for making music when there are plenty available for free download on the internet. Scott Wilson picks 21 ...

A standout hip-hop sample is more than just a looped snippet—it’s a transformative element that elevates the track. Sampling ...

Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...

It’s why Chic can still pack places out all over the world. Both sides – Chic and hip hop – have got a lot to be thankful for. Sampled on: Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force – 'Planet Rock ...

In rap, it’s often hard to figure out where a sample comes from. Thankfully, Culture.pl is here to help: we’ve compiled a mixtape of famous American rap tracks with samples from incredibly influential ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums ... While Brooklyn beatmaker Chuck Strangers provides soulful, sample-driven production, Boldy James does what Boldy James does best — rapping ...