Survey by Whosampled shows the songs that were most used by other artists to create new compositions
“In nature nothing is created, nothing is lost, everything becomes.” It was with this phrase that the scientist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier defined the principle of mass conservation and the functioning of chemical reactions in the world. With some poetic license, it is possible to exchange “nature” for “music” and reuse the sentence to the music industry. Faced with so many works and successes, it is almost impossible not to be carried away by influences and transforming favorite artists into inspiration.
It is in this context that the sampleword that comes from English and means “sample”. In music production, the concept is used to refer to the excerpt of a song that is transformed and used in the composition of a new track.
And here it is worth saying that sample and copy are different things. In the first case, the sample serves only as inspiration for guiding or incorporating a totally new song. While the use of samples is supported by Brazilian copyright law, the simple copy can configure plagiarism, a crime provided for in the criminal article.
It was thinking about this universe of inspirations, influences and transformations that the site Whosampled Created a library that explores the connections between each artist and composition. The database also shows the “most inspiring” songs in history, that is, those that were sample more often (see the following list).
The 10 most inspiring songs in history (and the number of times they were used)
10. “Hot pants (bonus beats)” – 922 times
“HOT PANTS” It is a song originally released by the American singer James Brown In 1971. Shortly thereafter, the keyboardist of Brown, Bobby Byrdlaunched the version “Hot pants … I’m Coming I’m Coming”. So, in 1987, he published the instrumental “Hot pants (bonus beats)”with the battery isolated. With its striking groove, the track inspired artists as Madonna in “Frozen” (1998) and The Stone Roses in “Fools Gold” (1989).
9. “Synthetic Replacement” – 949 times
Launched by MELVIN BLISS In 1973 as B -side of the single “Reward”the song presents a critique of automated society, highlighting the loss of authentic elements of everyday life. Although it has not obtained immediate commercial success, the battery break inspired several songs, highlighting “Hyaena” (2023) of Travis Scott and “New God Flow” (2012) Pusha t and Kanye West.
8. “Her We Go (live at the founhouse)” – 953 times
Recorded in a live presentation of the hip hop group Run-DMC in the American city of New York in 1983, “Here We Go (Live at the Fuhouse)” It is the first on the list that brings vocal samples. Excerpts from music appear in tracks like “War of Hormone” (2014), from the South Korean group BTSand “B-Boy bouillabaisse”launched by BEASTIE BOYS in 1989.
7 “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” – 1049 times
James Brown Returns to the Funk list released as a single in 1974. The song reached fourth position on R&B charts and was included on the album Reality. In the title, “FUNKY PRESIDENT“refers to the then president of the United States, Gerald Fordwho took office after the resignation of Richard Nixon. Small excerpts of the song appear in “3005”launched by Childish Gambino In 2013, and “Original Prankster”published by OffspringIn 2000.
6. “Bring the Noise” – 1071 times
Launched in 1987 by the US hip hop group Public enemythe song was part of the movie’s soundtrack Below zero (1987) and was included in the album It takes a nation of millions to hold US back (1988). Recognized as one of the most influential songs of the genre, “Bring the Noise” has vocal sections that appear, for example, in “Everything I Am” (2007), Kanye West and DJ Premier.
5. “La di da di” – 1198 times
Another hip hop hit, the song was released in 1985 by Doug E. Fresh and Mc Ricky Dbetter known as Slick Rick. Recognized as one of the most sample From history, “La di da di” was included in the National Register of Records of the United States Congress in April 2024. The track inspired Robbie Williams in “ROCK DJ” (2000) and Miley Cyrus in “We Can’t Stop” (2013), besides appearing in “Party” (2003), from Beyoncé and Andre 3000.
4. “Funky Drummer” – 1939 times
James Brown Back to the list of sampled songs from Whosampled with the 1970 song included in the album In the Jungle Groove. Notable by the iconic battery soil CLYDE STUBBLEFIELD, “FUNKY DRUMMER” Lend the rhythms for songs like “Scarlet Begonias “launched by SublimeIn 1992, “I Am Stretched on Your Severe”published by Sinéad o’connor In 1990, “Shirtsleeves”from Ed Sheeran in 2014, and “Touch of My Hand”published by Britney Spears in 2003.
3. “Change The Beat (Female Version)” – 2870 times
Launched in 1982 by Beastgroup vocalist Time Zonethe female version of “Change The Beat” presents vocals in French and is remarkable for the innovative use of vicecreating a distinct robotic effect. The track became a sample widely used in scratch and appears, for example, in “Cure for the itch” (2000), from Linkin Parkand “Yo Perreo Sola” (2020), Bad Bunny and Nesi.
2. “Think (About It)” – 3815 times
Another successful success, the song written and produced by James Brown was recorded by Lyn Collins in 1972. with powerful vocals and a contagious battery break, “Think (About It)” lent elements to several other songs. This is the case of “You Already Know” (2017), from Fergie with Nicki Minaj; “Alright” (1989), from Janet Jackson; and “Drip Sweat” (2024), from Kayranada and Channel Tres.
1. “Amen, brother” – 6705 times
Top of the list of songs more sample according to Whosampled, “AMEN, Brother” It is an instrumental track of the American band of funk and soul The Winstons Launched in 1969 as B -side of the single “Color Him Father”. The song is especially known for “AMEN BREAK“, a battery soil executed by Gregory Coleman which was incorporated into thousands of tracks of various genres.
“Amen, brother” It still follows a curious story precisely because it is the most inspiring song of all time. Coleman Lived the end of homeless life and the composer Richard Spencer He gave up his music career. However, in 2015 the British Martyn Webster saw an interview from Spencer in a documentary and decided to help the owner of the song Mais sampled From history. After a crowdfunding campaign, Spencer received about R $ 130 thousand reais. This was the first time he was paid for music.
“Amen, brother” lends excerpts to Nwa in “Straight Outta Compton” (1988) and Oasis in “D’Eth Know What I Mean?” (1997).
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Source: Rollingstone
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
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