Inspired by the incessant preening in their London gym, British brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass crafted the ultimate novelty ditty to poke fun at the poseurs. Drake featuring Future and Young Thug, 'Way 2 Sexy' Doja Cat integrates the chorus of the song in her own Top 5 hit. 1 smash by the British-Australian sweetheart was nearly offered to Rod Stewart (but would he have donned leg warmers in the video?). and Faith Evans, the 1983 DeBarge release remains a favorite among producers. A silken slice of R&B-pop, the song’s simple piano riff is ripe for nestling into a groove, which is exactly where “Wockesha” producers Real Red, YC and Rockamore place it. Already resurrected in 1995 as part of “One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix)” from The Notorious B.I.G. Here are some current hits and the samples that enhance them: Moneybagg Yo, 'Wockesha' Record labels and publishing companies such as BMG secure the rights through the original artists or their estate (Drumma Boy says the cost varies, but the $2,500-$7,500-range is typical) and a new creation is birthed for a fresh demographic. While some might grouse about the prevalence of sampling, others argue it's an art form when properly attributed and creatively utilized. This new generation is giving appreciation to the older generation for making this art.” I feel like it’s paying homage to the older artists. “You turn on the radio and you can immediately hear something from the old school. “It’s amazing how the music of yesterday is still carrying the music of today,” he said. One of Beatz’s earliest – and favorite – videos shows him explaining the mutation of Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.” into the sample of the song used in Kanye West’s 2007 hit, “Good Life.” His first TikTok video showing the breakdown of a sample was prompted by his dad as well – Goodie Mob’s 1995 song “Cell Therapy” whittled into a piece of Travis Scott’s 2018 “Astroworld” track, “5% Tint.” Whether it’s a bass line, strings, horns, guitars – a lot of music back then was rehearsed over and over before it was captured on tape, so there was a professionalism to the musical sound.”Ī bigger room: The Weeknd is moving his tour from arenas to stadiums “You can never get what someone else captured. ("What Up, What's Haapnin'"), Future ("Usual") and Gucci Mane ("All My Children"). It’s not the genre you’re looking for, but just a vibe,” says producer-songwriter Drumma Boy, who has worked with hip-hop megastars including 2 Chainz ("Spend It (No DJ)"), T.I. It’s widely accepted that Sugarhill Gang’s indelible “Rapper’s Delight” – often credited as the first commercial rap song in 1979 – shared some DNA with The Fatback Band’s “Kim Tim III.” The song also swiped the bass line from Chic’s “Good Times” and interpolated “Here Comes That Sound Again” from British disco band Love DeLuxe, in "Rapper's" intro. Of course, sampling is hardly a contemporary trend. Doja Cat and Drake rewind to ’80s and ’90s favorites, while Moneybagg Yo and Fat Joe dip into the well of soul-pop. Watch Video: Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti restaurant opens in Detroitįrom Donny Hathaway to DeBarge, everything old is new again – at least in some current hip-hop songs.Ī glance at the Billboard charts finds a slew of artists borrowing snippets from classic R&B and pop songs to highlight their own work.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |