SAMPLED#samples
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Stories tagged #samples on Sampled — sound, style, and scenes, all in one place.
What 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.
What Song Does TV Girl's "Not Allowed" Sample?
TV Girl's "Not Allowed" is stitched together from the Yeastie Girlz's 1988 "Ovary Action" record, used with the group's permission. Here's the full breakdown.
Does Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" Sample Hadestown?
Fans said the "Patient Zero" teaser sounded like "Wait for Me" from Hadestown. Here's what the credits actually say.
Best Royalty-Free Sample Websites
A practical guide to royalty-free sample websites producers can use for commercial releases, beats, songs, and content.
Best Sample Pack Websites for Producers
A practical guide to the best sample pack websites for producers looking for drums, loops, one-shots, vocals, instruments, and royalty-free sounds.
Every sample and interpolation on Kendrick Lamar's GNX
From Debbie Deb to Jon Hopkins to a 1979 Disney score — the full sample map of Kendrick's surprise sixth album, cross-checked against the credits.