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Displaying all articles tagged:
Samples
not on his watch
Feb. 9, 2024
Ozzy Osbourne Bites the Head Off of Ye’s
Vultures
“I WANT NO ASSOCIATION WITH THIS MAN!”
By
Jennifer Zhan
cleared
Dec. 9, 2023
The Gag-worthy Samples on Nicki Minaj’s
Pink Friday 2
Billie Eilish, what are you doing here?
By
Jennifer Zhan
bop or flop?
Aug. 3, 2023
Is NLE Choppa’s Nelly Homage a Cheap Ploy or Hot As Hell?
Honestly, as long as Nelly got paid, I’m happy.
By
Alex Suskind
and
Hershal Pandya
lies on his lips
Oct. 7, 2022
Beyoncé Says Right Said Fred Is Wrong About “Erroneous” Permission Claims
… and has the receipts to prove it.
By
Zoe Guy
category is: renaissance
Aug. 2, 2022
Voguing Our Way Through
Renaissance
A track-by-track dance reference guide to
B7
.
By
Justin Curto
release the sample
July 27, 2022
So You Want to Sample a Beyoncé Song. Now What?
Five producers and artists tell us how they managed to clear a track by the queen.
By
Jewel Wicker
switched on pop
May 25, 2022
Mr. Morale
& the Big Samples
Breaking down the sonic bread crumbs of Kendrick Lamar’s latest album.
By
Charlie Harding
and
Nate Sloan
r. kelly
Sept. 3, 2021
The Unfortunate Reason R. Kelly Is Credited on Drake’s
Certified Lover Boy
R. Kelly’s lawyer says the accused predator is likely “totally unaware” of “TSU” while “consumed” with sex-crimes trial.
By
Dee Lockett
backstories
Aug. 10, 2020
The Story Behind ‘WAP’s Unforgettable ‘There’s Some Whores in This House’ Sample
“My daughter sent me a link. She’s so proud that her daddy has such a strong connection with the whores of the world.”
By
Al Shipley
that’s how you do the scarn
Apr. 8, 2019
Steve Carell Had to Personally Approve of Billie Eilish’s
Office
Sample
“My Strange Addiction” is essentially an ode to “Threat Level Midnight.”
By
Devon Ivie
vulture guides
Mar. 1, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Solange’s New Album
When I Get Home
It’s a mix that involves everyone from Gucci Mane, Dev Hynes, Earl Sweatshirt, and Cassie to … a viral Atlanta public-access sexpert?
By
Dee Lockett
surprise albums
Oct. 12, 2018
Did Usher Recycle an Old Track on His New Album?
He sounds bored.
By
Dee Lockett
samples
Aug. 1, 2018
Hey Tracy Chapman, Nicki Minaj Is Desperately Looking for You
Nicki said she might delay her album again if she can’t clear a rare Tracy Chapman sample.
By
Dee Lockett
vulture guides
Apr. 24, 2017
A Deep Dive Into How Kendrick Lamar Made
DAMN.
Who produced it, sings on it, how long did it take to make, and who the hell is Kung Fu Kenny? All your FAQs, answered.
By
Dee Lockett
where’s the beef?
Oct. 20, 2015
Did Drake Steal ‘Hotline Bling’?
He explains the similarities to
The Fader
.
By
Dee Lockett