Sampling is the reuse of a portion (or sample) of a sound recording in another recording. Sampling is a foundation of hip hop music, which emerged when producers in the 1980s began sampling funk and soul records, particularly drum breaks. It has influenced many other genres of music, particularly electronic…
One of the things I really like about music, obvious statements, is that it is such a versatile medium. Be it one of pure art, a method of story telling, or a way to express an opinion. Music has been used as a way to express political and social views…
In the 2000s, music all started to sound a little bit the same. If you review the list of Billboard Hot 100 #1 tracks for the decade a majority of them fall into the Hip Hop or R&B category. Don't get me wrong, there are some…