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Samples, Interpolations & the Most Sampled Beat You Never Knew
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
Description
Ricky gives Eric an example of a sample, using one of the most iconic beats in music history—the Amen Break. They unpack how this drum loop became a cornerstone of hip-hop, and explore how Black artists used sampling as a tool for creativity, reinterpretation and expression to push music forward.
Songs that sample Amen, Brother
On Repeat:
Eric — Leaves by Parcels
Ricky — Sunburn by Tucker Wetmore & Love's a Gun by Daniel Seavey