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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.
If you think these three pop songs are somewhat nostalgic, you're right, as they sampled these three iconic rock songs.
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 ...
Death Grips' debut 2011 mixtape 'Exmilitary' has been praised by critics for years; so why is it banned from platforms like ...
It’s that time of year again, so here’s everything you need to know about the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history and ...
Now that the hot season has arrived, here are our picks from the last six decades for your ultimate summer party and road ...
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 ...
And they've been trying to get a Taylor Swift song cleared for years ... Same thing with Flavor Flav, because I'm the most sampled voice in the history of music, and I'm the most distinctive ...
Here’s a look at some of the most sampled songs in history and how they ... You might not recognize the song, but its robotic “Ahhh, this stuff is really fresh” vocal sample has appeared ...