You might not know the song “Amen Brother” by the Winstons, but chances are you've heard it. Or a part of it. The song's drum break is one of the most sampled pieces of music in history, says music ...

I usually write this column based on whatever music I’m listening to during the week. Along with this column, my radio show on Wednesday nights follows the same idea, an hour of what I’ve been ...

Vanessa Carlton's 2002 hit single has become a favorite for rappers and producers alike. Here is a brief history of rappers sampling the song made famous by White Chicks. On Sunday (March 28th) the ...

Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. If everything sounds familiar, it’s because it definitely is. Words: Grant Rindner ...

Mark Ronson is nothing short of a production powerhouse. Though often slept on, he nurtures a massive bed of wisdom when it comes to the whole sampling thing, as his generation saw the birth of the ...

Titled “A Brief History of Sampling,” this video does exactly what it says on the tin, running chronologically through some of the most famous and sampled songs, and showing where and how the samples ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: Despite being much maligned, the 80s were an incredibly interesting and vibrant time musically speaking. The dust was beginning to settle on the punk phenomenon, and that can-do ...

How does a drum loop like the famous six-second snippet of "Amen, Brother" become immortal? The answer is sample: constant, creative re-use of the original sound, in ways that shift constantly as new ...

Chris Molanphy talks to hip-hop journalist Mosi Reeves about Chic, the Sugarhill Gang, and disco and rap’s parallel histories. We're sorry, but something went wrong ...

Learn how acceptance sampling improves quality control by evaluating random samples. Discover its methods, benefits, and historical significance in manufacturing.

Julie Young is an experienced financial writer and editor. She specializes in financial analysis in capital planning and investment management. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, ...