Monthly Archives: August 2010

Hip Hop Samples: Find A Way

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

My dear friend Whiskers came through yet again with a GREAT find. In a way, I almost expected it though, since we’re talking about Dilla here (he produced Tribe’s Find a Way). This is one of the more unique samples I’ve … Continue reading →

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Mash of the Week: Soulful Stand Up (Ludacris vs. Young-Holt Unlimited)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Yet another by Benjamin Dranklin. Too nasty. I don’t need to say anything more…just listen to it! Soulful Stand Up (Ludacris vs. Young-Holt Unlimited) by Benjamin Dranklin

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Dr. Luke, The Hit Whisperer

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Deep down, in the darkest corners of our subconscious, we have an eerie, inescapable feeling that there is only one diabolical, haunting yet undeniably talented man responsible for every summer hit since 2000. His name is Dr. Luke. A guitar-playing … Continue reading →

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The Amen Break

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

The Funky Drummer is up there, but the Amen Break easily takes the cake for the most ubiquitous beat in hip hop. I came across a lengthy YouTube clip, “The World’s Most Important 6 Second Drum Beat”, which gives a … Continue reading →

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Hip Hop Samples: I Wonder

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Kanye sampled like crazy on Graduation. To name a few… P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson in Good Life (slowed down) Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan in Champion Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John in Good Morning Long Red by Mountain in … Continue reading →

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The Artist Formally Known as Dranklin

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Ozonian (who also answers to the name Benjamin Dranklin) can hang with the Hood Internet, wait what, Party Ben, Mother Earth, whoever. The kid needs to blow up. He just came out several new tracks, including two gems: a remix … Continue reading →

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Upception

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

The preview for Inception has led to an insane number of movie trailer mash-ups. The one I’ve posted above–Upception–is my current favorite, but they’re honestly still being created right at this very moment. A few weeks ago, i09 posted a … Continue reading →

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Mash-Ups with Marvin

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

For some reason, there are a ton of mash-ups of Marvin Gaye songs floating around. Here are three good ones. Peculiar Symphony (Marvin Gaye vs. The Verve) by El Barto and Liam B What’s Ringo On? (The Beatles vs. Marvin … Continue reading →

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Jamaica!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Finally, someone took a page out of OK Go‘s playbook! Here are three music videos from Jamaica, the latest French band since Phoenix to become popular enough to break through into the states. Other such bands include Daft Punk and … Continue reading →

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Wonderwall Remixes

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

At some point in 2009, someone released the a cappella track from Wonderwall, starting a chain reaction that led to dozens (if not hundreds) of mash-ups, samples and remixes of Oasis’ cash cow. I’m only going to post my three … Continue reading →

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