now here's something to throw out there for discussion. i feel like there is a strong stigma associated with sampling, as if it is no longer relevant. i believe the two major reasons for this is the origin of sampling (artist didn't have formal musical training or the wherewithal to record live, but they still wanted to make music. as hip hop and technology grew this was no longer the case) and the current legal complications of sampling (as you know first hand). the idea that sampling is no longer relevant to music development is shattered by Kanye and Timbaland (timbo is actually a better example, but he's not the topic of conversation). Hip hop production changes the most whenever big hits explore obscure samples (case 1: Big Pimpin; case 2: Stronger). And so, even though not every hip hop producer is going to sample, sampling actually brings more new ideas to the table, and the negative stigma associated with it prohibits further growth and exploration. thoughts?
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I JUST SAW THAT! MAN, THAT'S BIG!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!
In his defense, all these are in the album credits.
dam maestro, i feel you on this one! i thought kanye got his act together this time around
you're right cory, i wasnt trying to say he stole anything, just making a point
now here's something to throw out there for discussion. i feel like there is a strong stigma associated with sampling, as if it is no longer relevant. i believe the two major reasons for this is the origin of sampling (artist didn't have formal musical training or the wherewithal to record live, but they still wanted to make music. as hip hop and technology grew this was no longer the case) and the current legal complications of sampling (as you know first hand). the idea that sampling is no longer relevant to music development is shattered by Kanye and Timbaland (timbo is actually a better example, but he's not the topic of conversation). Hip hop production changes the most whenever big hits explore obscure samples (case 1: Big Pimpin; case 2: Stronger). And so, even though not every hip hop producer is going to sample, sampling actually brings more new ideas to the table, and the negative stigma associated with it prohibits further growth and exploration. thoughts?
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