Sample of The Day

GZA Killah Hills 10304 Sample Found?

by Thomas June 2, 2011 Around The Net

The Breaks member Falcord believes he found the sample to GZA’s “Killah Hills 10304.” I’ve added the video he uploaded on Youtube up top and a video for the Dorothy Ashby song, “Soul Vibrations” down bottom. Thoughts?

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Carolyn Franklin: Goin’ In Circles [Sample of the Day]

by Kevin April 2, 2011 Diggin' In Da Crates

This album stays in rotation over here, mostly because of the samples and production.  #5 is one of my favs.

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Barry White: Early Years [Sample of the Day]

by Kevin September 15, 2010 Sample of The Day

Listening to Rashid Hadee’s Dedication on repeat today… joint is still fresh. Got me in the mood to dig again. Hadee actually challenged me to find all the samples for this album a couple of years ago. I never came through. But I think this’ll be something I’ll work on… classic soul samples.

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Blackrock: Yeah Yeah [Sample of the Day]

by Kevin August 24, 2010 Sample of The Day

Finally got around to checking this new track out and I instantly knew the sample. Really dope track!

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Michael Henderson: Wait Until The Rain [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas March 2, 2010 Sample of The Day

This smooth groove comes from Michael Henderson‘s 1979 album, Do It All.  Mr. Henderson released eight albums, but is also known for working with Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, among others. Hit the cut for a stream of the track and link.  The middle of the song is what everyone will want to hear.

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Diana Ross and the Supremes‎: Can’t You See It’s Me [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 12, 2010 Sample of The Day

Here is another Dilla gem from one of his out of print CD’s. This treat comes from The Supremes 1969 album, Cream of the Crop. Stream/download link after the cut.

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The Persuaders: Thigh Spy [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 11, 2010 Sample of The Day

“Thigh Spy” is one of the many standout tracks from The Persuaders 1972 album, Thin Line Between Love and Hate.  Another Dilla gem! Hit the cut for the stream of the song and link.

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Martin Denny: Malaguena [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 10, 2010 Sample of The Day

Since people haven’t been commenting on my last two Sample of the Day post I guess I should say Dilla was a fool for this one.  Hit the cut for the stream of the song and link.

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Cris Williamson: Shine On, Straight Arrow [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 9, 2010 Sample of The Day

Today’s Sample of the Day comes from Cris Williamson‘s 1971 self-titled album.  I was going to sum up some information on her, but Wikipedia did a great job; so I won’t! No download link for this one.

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The Fraternity of Man: Oh No I Don’t Believe it

by Thomas February 8, 2010 Sample of The Day

Today’s Sample of the Day comes from The Fraternity of Man‘s 1968 self-titled album.  The band released one more album (Get On It)  before disbanding in 1969.  Hit the cut for the link. Source.

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The Bee Gees: I Can’t See Nobody

by Thomas February 2, 2010 Sample of The Day

Another edition of the Sample of the Day finds us jamming to The Bee Gees “I Can’t See Nobody” from their debut album, Bee Gees’ 1st. Hit the cut for the track. *Side note* Presenting the Samples of the Day in a way it doesn’t fully expose the little guy.  Inspiration from YN

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Ace Spectrum: Trust Me

by Thomas January 31, 2010 Sample of The Day

I wasn’t able to find much information about Ace Spectrum other than they released three albums (Inner Spectrum, Low Rent Rendezvous, and Just Like in The Movies) from 1974 to 1976.  “Trust Me” is one of many jams found on their 1975 album, Low Rent Rendezvous.  If anyone has additional information regarding the group leave [...]

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L.V. Johnson: I Don’t Really Care

by Thomas January 30, 2010 Sample of The Day

“I Don’t Really Care” by L.V. Johnson from his 1981 album, We Belong Together.  Hit the cut for link to the track.  Enjoy!

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Lee Mason: Shady Blues

by Thomas January 29, 2010 Sample of The Day

Lee Mason and his Orchestra‘s “Shady Blues” is the sample of the day.  Enjoy and hit the cut if you want the track.  P!

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GZA: Killa Hills 10304

by Thomas January 24, 2010 Music Videos

I remember when this album first came out my friend and I listened to this song continuous to figure out what song the dude was singing (at the beginning and middle of the song).  We knew it was a New Edition song, but couldn’t ID which one.  After a day or so, my friend identified [...]

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Sample of the Day: Clipse x Blood, Sweat & Tears

by Thomas November 29, 2009 Sample of The Day
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The Clipse were suppose to drop Exclusive Audio Footage on Elektra Records in 1999, however it was shelved by the record company for some reason.  They did manage to release the single and video for “The Funeral” produced by The Neptunes, which seemed like a good introduction to the world IMO.  They were eventually dropped [...]

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DJ Premier: Bahamadia

by Thomas November 25, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays
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Week 16 has us exploring some of Premier‘s work with the Philly emcee, Bahamadia.  She dropped her debut album Kollage in 1996 along with a laundry list of dope albums such as Reasonable Doubt, It Was Written, Illadelph Halflife, The Score, Hell on Earth, All Eyez on Me, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, [...]

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DJ Premier: Recognize

by Thomas November 18, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Fifteen weeks strong of DJ Premier Wednesday.  I’m going to keep it short as this week’s sample comes from The Lox sophomore album, We Are the Streets.  Premier is a genius as the chop is masterful and Jadakiss sounds great over his production. Hit the cut for info and link. Props to SC.

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Sample of the Day: Wale x The Moments

by Thomas November 10, 2009 Sample of The Day

Wale‘s debut album Attention Deficit drops today and is a solid offering from the D.C./MD native.  His third single “Pretty Girls” from the album features Gucci Mane and Weensey (from BackYard Band) on the hook.  The single has been getting good airplay on the local stations because of the infectious beat and catchy hook.  That [...]

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Sample of the Day: Sha Stimuli x Nina Simone

by Thomas November 8, 2009 Sample of The Day
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Producer Beat Butcha samples Nina Simone‘s “Hey Buddy Bolden” for Sha Stiumuli‘s “What’s Wrong With That? (Wake Up The World)” featuring Torae.  The sample gives Sha and Torae the canvas to talk about street credibility in Hip Hop and the effect it has on Hip Hop’s audience especially the babies. Sha‘s album My Soul to [...]

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