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GZA Killah Hills 10304 Sample Found?

Thomas — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:28:51 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn5GRAr0SnQ

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?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtUYuTiWuSs

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

Kevin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:54:12 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uZbcGx1pL4

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

Barry White: Early Years [Sample of the Day]

Kevin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:30:28 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sewOGXjgYI

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.

Blackrock: Yeah Yeah [Sample of the Day]

Kevin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:51:13 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dxk3gfLm7k

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

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

Thomas — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:30:32 +0000

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.

Michael Henderson: “Wait Until The Rain”
From the album: Do It All (1979)

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

Thomas — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:00:07 +0000

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.

Diana Ross and the Supremes – Can’t You See It’s Me [DOWNLOAD]

The Persuaders: Thigh Spy [Sample of the Day]

Thomas — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:00:53 +0000

“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.

The Persuaders – Thigh Spy [DOWNLOAD]

Martin Denny: Malaguena [Sample of the Day]

Thomas — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:24 +0000

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.

Martin Denny – Malaguena [DOWNLOAD]

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

Thomas — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:11 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8pl_5v5sEQ

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.

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

Thomas — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:41 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz7r7XNelCg

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

Thomas — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:07:23 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwkErDJitQ

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

Thomas — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:10:14 +0000

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 them in the comments.

Link after the cut.

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L.V. Johnson: I Don’t Really Care

Thomas — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:41:57 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61kIv5uPtU

“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

Thomas — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:21 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOkALUZDxYI

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

Thomas — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:32:56 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZJ0zNQyQ3A

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 the song as “Lost in Love” from their 1984 album, New Edition.

Extremely random post, but hit the cut for Sample of the Day.

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

Thomas — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:55 +0000

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 from Elektra, but resurfaced in 2002 when they dropped the extremely dope Lord Willin’ on Arista Records.

“The Funeral” is one of my favorite Neptunes produced tracks because of the thumping bass and that hunting vocal sample that fits perfect with the song and video. The good folks at Sampleur-Samplé identified the sample recently.

The Neptunes sampled Blood, Sweat & Tears song “God Bless the Child” from their Grammy Award winning self-titled album. If I was the Clipse I would try to gain the rights to this album and release it commercially as hard core fans would eat an “official” release up. If Tip was able to get Kamaal/The Abstract from Arista, then the Thornton should be able as well?

Again, props to Sampleur-Samplé for the sample id. Everything after the cut.

Blood, Sweat & Tears: “God Bless the Child”
From the album: Blood, Sweat & Tears (1968)

Clipse: “The Funeral”
From the album: Exclusive Audio Footage (1999)
Produced by The Neptunes

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DJ Premier: Bahamadia

Thomas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:46 +0000

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, Ironman, Muddy Waters, etc. The album kicked off with the singles “UKNOWHOWWEDU” and “3 Tha Hard Way,” which earned some airplay on Rap City. Bahamadia had lyrics for days (check out “Wordplay” from the album) and was the antithesis to Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown who were big at that time. Lyrics and dope production equals a solid debut album.

Premier laced her with five tracks and we have two of them today. Premier produced the 50 second long “Intro” and provides his signature drums and loop for “True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Shit).” The message in “True Honey….” is definitely opposite of what Kim and Foxy were kicking back in ’96.

Info and link after the cut.

1. Bobbi Humphrey: “Please Set Me at Ease”
From the album: Fancy Dancer (1975)

Bahamadia: “Intro”
From the album: Kollage (1996)
Produced by DJ Premier

2. Ohio Players: “Don’t Fight My Love”
From the album: Angel (1977)

Bahamadia feat. Lil’ Cess: “True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Shit)”
From the album: Kollage (1996)
Produced by DJ Premier

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DJ Premier: Recognize

Thomas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:13 +0000

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.

Dionne Warwick: “My First Night Along Without You”
From the album: Dionne (1972)

The Lox: ” Recognize”
From the album: We Are the Streets (2000)
Produced by DJ Premier

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Sample of the Day: Wale x The Moments

Thomas — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:27 +0000

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 catchy hook comes from The Moments song; “Girls” off their 1975 album Look at Me.

Hit the cut for the link and info. I’ve included both versions of “Pretty Girls” in the link. Enjoy!

The Moments: “Girls”
From the album: Look at Me (1975)

Wale feat. Gucci Mane: “Pretty Girls”
From the album: Attention Deficit (2009)
Produced by Best Kept Secret

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Sample of the Day: Sha Stimuli x Nina Simone

Thomas — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:01 +0000

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 Keep is good music from top to bottom. Grab it if you haven’t already [cop here].

Hit the cut for the info and link.

Nina Simone: “Hey Buddy Bolden”
From the album: Nina Simone Sings Ellington (1962)

Sha Stimuli feat. Torae: “What’s Wrong With That? (Wake Up The World)” [video]
From the album: My Soul to Keep (2009)
Produced by Beat Butcha