Sampling and remixing are fundamental aspects of hip-hop, crucial ingredients in the art form. Artists have always borrowed from each other–but it’s the unique way hip-hop creators borrow from the music they admire that stands out: everyone from Luther Vandross to Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion to the legendary James Brown have had their work featured in hip-hop records. Enter the DJ’s booth as we track down the history and influence of this signature sound–and how it transformed hip-hop into the generational force it is today.
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