Kanye West: Original Samples Collection

Two of this site’s top articles to this day are Kanye West: The Samples, Part 1 and Kanye West: The Samples, Part 2. Well you can scrap those links and bookmark this post right here. Those two posts are consistently in this blog’s top ten daily and the majority of my referrers are from people doing a search for “Kanye West samples”. I decided to make it a little easier and put them all in one compilation. Yes, ALL OF THEM. Well, not quite. We have 79 of Kanye’s samples that he has used throughout his career. The only samples that we chose to leave off are the samples from College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, Common’s Be, and Common’s Finding Forever. They would have just made the compilation too long, but you can download those separately. This set of Kanye West samples is 462 MB! It took Thomas and I quite some time to compile these, even though we already had most of the samples.  Feel free to add to this list in the comments.

In addition to the album sample sets we put out, we’ll be putting a few of these producer sample sets together from time to time. These, obviously, will not be as frequent as they do take a lot of time to compile. But be on the look out for producer sample sets from Timbaland, Just Blaze, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock in the coming months!

1. Davy DMX – One For The Treble
   • Sampled in “Turn It Out” by Jermaine Dupri (featuring Nas)
   • From Life in 1472 (1998)
2. Eddie Kendricks – Time In A Bottle
   • Sampled in “You Made Me” by Harlem World (featuring Nas and Carl Thomas)
   • From The Movement (1999)
3. Bill Withers – Lovely Day
   • Sampled in “Minute Man” by Harlem World
   • From The Movement (1999)
4. George Benson – California Dreamin’
   • Sampled in “Joanne” by Trina & Tamara
   • From Trina & Tamara (1999)
5. Grover Washington Jr. – Love Song 1700
   • Sampled in “Rebuilding” by Goodie Mob
   • From World Party (1999)
6. Graham Nash – Chicago
   • Sampled in “The Truth” by Beanie Sigel
   • From The Truth (2000)
7. Sylvia Striplin – Give Me Your Love
   • Sampled in “That’s What’s Happenin” by Madd Rapper (featuring Mase and Tracey Lee)
   • From Tell ‘Em Why U Madd (1999)
   • Co-produced with D-Dot
8. The Miracles – Too Young
   • Sampled in “Ghetto” by Madd Rapper (featuring Raekwon and Carl Thomas)
   • From Tell ‘Em Why U Madd (1999)
   • Co-produced with D-Dot
9. Pat Benatar – Heartbreaker
   • Sampled in “Don’t Mess With Me” by Lil Kim
   • From The Notorious KIM (2000)
10. Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes – I Miss You
    • Sampled in “This Can’t Be Life” by Jay-Z (featuring Beanie Sigel and Scarface)
    • From The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)
11. Dynamic Superiors – Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
    • Sampled in “Nothing Like It” by Beanie Sigel
    • From Beanie Sigel – The Reason (2001)
12. The Doors – Five To One
    • Sampled in “Takeover” by Jay-Z
    • From The Blueprint (2001)
    • Sampled in “The Rape Over” by Mos Def
    • From The New Danger (2004)
13. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
    • Sampled in “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” by Jay-Z
    • From The Blueprint (2001)
14. Bobby Blue Bland – Ain’t No Love In the Heart of the City
    • Sampled in “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)” by Jay-Z
    • From The Blueprint (2001)
15. David Ruffin – Common Man
    • Sampled in “Never Change” by Jay-Z
    • From The Blueprint (2001)
16. The Miracles – Nowhere To Go
    • Sampled in “Got Nowhere” by Beanie Sigel & Freeway
    • From State Property (2002)
17. Buffy Sainte-Marie – Lazarus
    • Sampled in “Dead or Alive” by Cam’ron
    • From Come Home With Me (2002)
18. Eddie Kendricks – The Newness Is Gone
    • Sampled in “Poppa Was a Play” by Nas
    • From The Lost Tapes (2002)
19. Gladys Knight & The Pips – And This Is Love
    • Sampled in “In Cold Blood” by Scarface
    • From The Fix (2002)
20. The Originals – Sunrise
    • Sampled in “Guess Who’s Back” by Scarface (featuring Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel)
    • From The Fix (2002)
21. The Dramatics – That Heaven Kind of Feeling
    • Sampled in “Heaven” by Scarface (featuring Kelly Price)
    • From The Fix (2002)
22. Norman Connors – Invitation
    • Sampled in “Brown Sugar (Fine)” by Black Star
    • From Brown Sugar Soundtrack (2002)
23. The Wings – Old Siam Sir
    • Sampled in “Muzik” by Knoc-Turn’Al
    • From L.A. Confidential… (2002)
24. 2Pac – Me and My Girlfriend
    • Sampled in “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde” by Jay-Z (featuring Beyonce)
    • From The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (2002)
25. The Marvelettes – After All
    • Sampled in “Poppin’ Tags” by Jay-Z (featuring Twista, Killer Mike, and Big Boi)
    • From The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (2002)
26. Brian & Brenda Russell – Word Called Love
    • Sampled in “Some People Hate”
    • From The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (2002)
27. Nina Simone – Sinnerman
    • Sampled in “Get By” by Talib Kweli
    • From Quality (2002)
28. Love – Doggone
    • Sampled in “Get By” by Talib Kweli
    • From Quality (2002)
    • Sampled in “Everything I Love” by Diddy (featuring Nas & Cee-Lo)
    • From Press Play (2006)
29. Chi-Lites – Never Had It So Good
    • Sampled in “Guerrilla Monsoon Rap” by Talib Kweli (featuring Black Thought, Kanye West & Pharoahe Monch)
    • From Quality (2002)
30. Al Green – Simply Beautiful
    • Sampled in “Good To You” by Talib Kweli
    • From Quality (2002)
31. Chic – Will You Cry (When You Hear This Song)
    • Sampled in “Hear the Song” by Freeway (featuring Tarrey Torae)
    • From Philadelphia Freeway (2003)
32. The Ohio Players – Pride And Vanity
    • Sampled in “My Life” by Fabolous (featuring Mary J. Blige)
    • From Street Dreams (2003)
33. The Masqueraders – It’s a Terrible Thing to Waste Your
    • Sampled in “Knock Knock” by Monica
    • From After The Storm (2003)
34. Bloodstone – I’m Just Doing My Job
    • Sampled in “Doin’ My Job” by T.I.
    • From Trap Muzik (2003)
35. Zapp And Roger – I Want To Be Your Man
    • Sampled in “Let Me Tell You Something” by T.I.
    • From Trap Muzik (2003)
36. Jr. Walker – Darling Come Back Home
    • Sampled in “HeartBeat” by Royce Da 5′9″
    • From Build & Destroy: The Lost Sessions Part 1 (2003)
37. The Shirelles – Dedicated To The One I Love
    • Sampled in “Dog’s Out” by DMX
    • From Grand Champ (2003)
38. John Holt – I Will
    • Sampled in “Encore” by Jay-Z
    • From The Black Album (2003)
39. Max Romeo – I Chase The Devil
    • Sampled in “Lucifer” by Jay-Z
    • From The Black Album (2003)
40. The Main Ingredient – Prove My Love To You
    • Sampled in “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys
    • From The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)
41. Michael Jackson – PYT (Pretty Young Thing)
    • Sampled in “I Wanna Love You” by Memphis Bleek (featuring Donell Jones)
    • From M.A.D.E. (2003)
    • Also sampled in “Good Life” by Kanye West (featuring T-Pain)
    • From Graduation (2007)
42. Lenny Williams – Cause I Love You
    • Sampled in “Overnight Celebrity” by Twista
    • From Kamikaze (2004)
    • Sampled in “I Got a Love” by Jin (featuring Kanye West)
    • From The Rest is History (2004)
43. BT Express – (They Long To Be) Close To You
    • Sampled in “I Want You” by Janet Jackson
    • From Damita Jo (2004)
44. The Moments – Love On A Two-Way Street
    • Sampled in “So Soulful” by Consequence (featuring Kanye West and Khayree)
    • From Take ‘Em To The Cleaners (2004)
45. Al Green – What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
    • Sampled in “Getting Out The Game” by Consequence (featuring Kanye West)
    • From Take ‘Em To The Cleaners (2004)
46. Mandrill – Gilly Hines
    • Sampled in “Talk About Our Love” by Brandy (featuring Kanye West)
    • From Afrodisiac (2004)
47. Roberta Flack – Jesse
    • Sampled in “Where You Wanna Be” by Brandy (featuring T.I.)
    • From Afrodisiac (2004)
48. Aretha Franklin – Call Me
    • Sampled in “Selfish” by Slum Village (featuring Kanye West and John Legend)
    • From Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit) (2004)
49. Esperanto Rock Orchestra – Still Life
    • Sampled in “Throw Your Hands (In The Air)” by Mobb Deep
    • From Amerikaz Nightmare (2004)
50. Eddie Kendricks – Intimate Friends
    • Sampled in “Another Summer” by 213 (featuring LaToiya Williams)
    • From The Hard Way (2004)
51. The Fifth Dimension – The Age of Aquarius
    • Sampled in “Sunshine” by Mos Def
    • From The New Danger (2004)
52. William Bell & Mavis Staples – Strung Out
    • Sampled in “Down and Out” by Cam’ron (featuring Kanye West and Syleena Johnson)
    • From Purple Haze (2004)
53. Chuck Cissel – Forever
    • Sampled in “Dipset Forever” by Cam’ron
    • From Purple Haze (2004)
54. The Staple Singers – Let’s Do It Again
    • Sampled in “Number One” by John Legend
    • From Get Lifted (2004)
55. The Dramatics – Love Is Missing From Our Lives
    • Sampled in “Live It Up” by John Legend
    • From Get Lifted (2004)
    • Co-produced with DeVon “Devo” Harris
56. Lamont Dozier – Rose
    • Sampled in “More or Less” by Shyne (featuring Foxy Brown)
    • From Godfather Buried Alive (2004)
57. Jimmie & Vella – Old Men
    • Sampled in “This Way” by Dilated Peoples
    • From Neighborhood Watch (2004)
58. Jerry Butler – No Money Down
    • Sampled in “Dreams” by The Game
    • From The Documentary (2005)
59. Teddy Pendergrass – You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration
    • Sampled in “Higher” by Do or Die (featuring Kanye West)
    • From D.O.D. (2005)
60. Shirley Murdock – Go On Without You
    • Sampled in “Paid the Price” by Do or Die (featuring Kanye West)
    • From D.O.D. (2005)
61. Ramsey Lewis – Betcha By Golly Wow
    • Sampled in “Stay The Night” by Mariah Carey
    • From The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
62. Lamont Dozier – Tear Down the Walls
    • Sampled in “Grown Man Pt. 2″ by Young Gunz (featuring Kanye West and John Legend)
    • From Brothers From Another (2005)
63. Solomon Burke – Get Out Of My Life Woman
    • Sampled in “I Changed My Mind” by Keyshia Cole
    • From The Way It Is (2005)
64. Blue Magic – Sideshow
    • Sampled in “Bulls-Eye (Suddenly)” by Syleena Johnson (featuring Common)
    • From Chapter 3: The Flesh (2005)
65. Valerie Simpson – Silly Wasn’t I
    • Sampled in “A Time To See” by Czar Nok
    • From That One Way (2005)
66. The Three Degrees – Make It Easy On Yourself
    • Sampled in “We Can Make It Better” by Kanye West (featuring Q-Tip, Common, Talib Kweli & Rhymefest)
    • From Hurricane Relief: Come Together Now (2005)
67. The New Birth – Impossible
    • Sampled in “Impossible” by Kanye West (featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole)
    • From Mission: Impossible III [Soundtrack] (2006)
68. Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings – Pick It Up, Lay It In The Cut
    • Sampled in “Brand New” by Rhymefest (featuring Kanye West)
    • From Blue Collar (2006)
69. Dexter Wansel – Life On Mars
    • Sampled in “The Cool” by Lupe Fiasco
    • From Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor (2006)
70. Monk Higgins – Heaven Only Knows
    • Sampled in “Heaven” by John Legend
    • From Once Again (2006)
71. Creative Source – I’d Find You Anywhere
    • Sampled in “Wouldn’t Get Far” by The Game (featuring Kanye West)
    • From The Doctor’s Advocate (2006)
72. Diana Ross – The Interim (Still Dreaming)
    • Sampled in “Still Dreaming” by Nas (featuring Kanye West & Chrisette Michele)
    • From Hip Hop Is Dead (2006)
73. Bill Withers – Use Me
    • Sampled in “Still Dreaming” by Nas (featuring Kanye West & Chrisette Michele)
    • From Hip Hop Is Dead (2006)
74. Steve Miller Band – Take the Money and Run
    • Sampled in “Let There Be Light” by Nas (featuring Tre Williams)
    • From Hip Hop Is Dead (2006)
75. Crown Heights Affair – Feeling Tall
    • Sampled in “Ghetto” by Smitty (featuring Scarface, John Legend, Kanye West)
    • From The Voice of the Ghetto (2006)
76. Milton Nascimento – Catavento
    • Sampled in “Don’t Forget ‘Em” by Consequence
    • From Don’t Quit Your Day Job! (2007)
77. Al Green – I Wish You Were Here
    • Sampled in “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” by Consequence (featuring Kanye West)
    • From Don’t Quit Your Day Job! (2007)
78. Lou Rawls – You’ve Made Me So Very Happy
    • Sampled in “Grammy Family” by Consequence (featuring Kanye West and John Legend)
    • From Don’t Quit Your Day Job! (2007)
79. The Friends Of Distinction – Lonesome Mood
    • Sampled in “In The Mood” by Talib Kweli (feat. Kanye West)
    • From Eardrum (2007)

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Don’t forget these Kanye West produced albums

• College Dropout
• Late Registration
• Graduation
• Be
• Finding Forever

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