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This 1969 record from The Winstons is the most sampled song in music history. I doubt this DC-based soul group thought their song would be this impactful when they recorded it more than 50 years ago.
Wind & Fire songs but also one of disco’s most notable tracks. Even in the past decade, it’s been heavily sampled, including on Young Thug’s 2015 song “Amazing” featuring Jacquees and ...
If you think these three pop songs are somewhat nostalgic, you're right, as they sampled these three iconic rock songs.
It’s that time of year again, so here’s everything you need to know about the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history and ...
These four songs from the '80s didn't just grace the charts once, as they reappeared years after their initial release.
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...
Ever listened to a song you came to love, only to find out it was built on a gem from decades before? Samples are a cornerstone in modern music, shifting culture while forcing the past and present ...