Although music sampling—the reuse of previous music in a new song or piece—is a rich, centuries-old tradition, we seldom hear about its successes. On one hand, the mass media seems to have drawn a ...

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When artists sample music, are they stealing or merely being creative and using the work in a new way? Before diving into my research on the art of sampling music, I’ll admit I was the person on the ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping contemporary sounds. As we dive into 2024, it’s clear that many artists are channeling the past, breathing new ...

“The first time people started sampling was... who? It was rappers in the '80s and '90s. They were sampling records because they didn't have access to big studios" When you purchase through links on ...

Dean Garfield, president and CEO, Information Technology Industry Council, Washington, D.C. Kembrew McLeod, associate professor, department of communication ...

This is sure to put a damper on his weekend plans. R&B hitmaker The Weeknd is named in a copyright lawsuit over his top charting song, “The Hills,” according to documents obtained by The Hollywood ...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of the most successful (and richest) men in the music business. He has many to thank for this success. When he launched Bad Boy Records, the Notorious B.I.G. was one of the ...

Ahead of the release of his debut solo album, Mike D looks back at the audacious, anything-goes sampling ethos behind the ...

Imagine sitting in your car, listening to the radio and hearing yet another song that sounds strangely familiar—only this time, it’s a sped-up version of a ’90s R&B track or a drill beat layered over ...