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 ...

Is sampling real art, are producers getting lazy, or are these the same arguments as before? A look at the history, and impact, of sampling—in conversation with Diddy, Nile Rodgers, DJ A-Trak, Amen-Ra ...

Vanessa Carlton's 2002 hit single has become a favorite for rappers and producers alike. Here is a brief history of rappers sampling the song made famous by White Chicks. On Sunday (March 28th) the ...

If you’ve ever watched a scene from a scary movie with no sound on, you know that the score is a crucial element in bringing the suspense and shock. It’s no wonder rappers have long been drawn to ...

How does a drum loop like the famous six-second snippet of "Amen, Brother" become immortal? The answer is sample: constant, creative re-use of the original sound, in ways that shift constantly as new ...