SAMPLEDWhat Song Does Wale's "Conundrum" Sample?
Wale's "Conundrum" is built on Keith Sweat and Kut Klose's 1994 slow jam "Get Up on It." Here's the sample, who produced it, and why it works.
Short answer: Wale's "Conundrum" samples "Get Up on It" by Keith Sweat featuring Kut Klose, released on Elektra in 1994. The sample runs from the very start of "Conundrum" and continues throughout the song.
Where is "Conundrum" from?
"Conundrum" appears on Wale's album Everything Is a Lot., released by Def Jam in 2025. WhoSampled credits the production to STREETRUNNER, Wale and Tarik Azzouz.
What is "Get Up on It"?
"Get Up on It" is the title track from Keith Sweat's 1994 album. It features the R&B vocal group Kut Klose and was produced by Keith Sweat and Fitzgerald Scott. It's a classic slow-jam from the era when Sweat was one of R&B's biggest hitmakers.
According to WhoSampled, the part Wale's team uses comes from around 2:44 in the original. It's a direct sample of several elements, not just a drum loop or a vocal chop.
Keith Sweat. Photo: Christopher Kaufmann, U.S. Army, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab).
Why does the sample work so well?
- It matches Wale's mood. Wale has always leaned into R&B, and a '90s slow jam fits a song about mixed feelings.
- It's familiar but not overused. Fans of '90s R&B recognize it, while younger listeners hear it as fresh.
- It carries the whole song. Because the sample runs throughout, it acts like the song's backbone instead of a quick reference.
WhoSampled listed the "Conundrum" sample on its Hot Samples chart, which shows how many people went looking for it.
How can you find samples in other songs?
- Check WhoSampled and Genius, which list samples and credits.
- Read the official credits on streaming services and album notes.
- Listen for the source yourself, then compare the two tracks side by side.
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