Wale’s latest track honors ‘90s R&B by sampling the SWV hit “I’m So Into You.” “Where To Start” arrives shortly after a recent collaboration with 4batz. A viral BET Awards moment with Kai Cenat ...

The case claimed that one of the track's high-profile samples featured infringing lyrics, but those allegations likely faced long odds in court. By Bill Donahue A lawsuit against Beyoncé and Sony ...

Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely new sonic landscapes. A standout hip-hop sample is more than just a looped ...

The New York rap scene has a new formula that’s making songs go viral every day. The art of taking a classic song and transmuting it to fit a new era through sampling has been a staple in hip-hop ...

Justin Vernon combines spiritual themes, soulful samples and an electronic throb on “33 God,” a soulful new song from Bon Iver‘s upcoming third LP 22, A Million. “Is the company stalling?/ We had what ...