Art of sampling. Part 1.

in #drake8 years ago (edited)



Richie Stephens and Mikey 2000. Janet Jackson. Tinted Glass. What do they have in common?  


The answer is: Drake used their songs as samples. Welcome to my new series, where i'm discovering the bricks of modern music.


So, to make it easier for you, i'm not gonna dig into the deepest sample sources of Drake's music. Just a brief look.


Rihanna feat. Drake - Work (0:50)

Richie Stephens and Mikey 2000 - Sail Away (Riddim)(0:16)


Top tune of 2015

Drake - Hotline Bling

Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Togehter


Know Yourself. It's not an official video though, but still okay.


Drake - Know Yourself (1:30)

Network - Tinted Glass


Great track with Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake - Poetic Justice

Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place (4:10, 0:45, 1:46)


And it's time for one of my favorites!
Drake - 0-100

Adam Feeney and Chester Stone Hansen - Vibez




So this is it. Enough for a first part. Thank you for your attention! 10 interesting samples from various artists coming!