Sampling has become a huge part of music production. However, you must choose a sample that matches other aspects of your song. Sampling has become one of the most influential strategies in modern ...

"Swing Down, Sweet Chariot / Stop, and let me ride" ...And so the hook of the 1992 edition of Dr. Dre's "Let Me Ride" played on throughout radio airwaves and tape deck boom boxes throughout the nation ...

Joanna Demers, assistant professor of music history and literature, University of Southern California Is the creative appropriation of previously recorded music theft? Or is that act, better known as ...

Music sampling blends creativity with legal responsibility. From crate-digging rare gems to transforming them into new beats, knowing how to clear samples keeps your art safe. Understanding rights, ...

Music sampling is an art form, but it’s also a legal minefield. From understanding the different licenses to using pre-cleared platforms like Tracklib, there are ways to create without risking ...

The long-awaited YouTube Music Sample feature is now available for usage in certain parts of the world. This new feature is a TikTok rival entry that will specifically serve users of Google’s ...

Dean Garfield, president and CEO, Information Technology Industry Council, Washington, D.C. Kembrew McLeod, associate professor, department of communication ...

*Smokey Robinson shared his views on music sampling in a new interview with the R&B Money podcast, revealing that he embraces it and welcomes artists using his work. The music icon expressed his ...

Originating from boroughs like the Bronx, sample-based drill music is going viral and taking over New York rap. Here’s a guide to the rising subgenre.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of the most successful (and richest) men in the music business. He has many to thank for this success. When he launched Bad Boy Records, the Notorious B.I.G. was one of the ...