{"id":9948,"date":"2024-03-19T18:29:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T22:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/?p=9948"},"modified":"2024-04-16T02:21:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T06:21:36","slug":"lazy-sampling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/lazy-sampling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Lazy Sampling for Producers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There&#8217;s a growing debate about the latest trend in popular music \u2013 <em>lazy sampling.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly is lazy sampling? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s when a producer takes shortcuts by capitalizing on popular songs without contributing anything new. It&#8217;s the easy route, the quickest path to the top of the music charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What lazy sampling looks like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take, for instance, Jack Harlow&#8217;s sampling of &#8220;Glamorous&#8221; on his hit record &#8220;First Class.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sample Breakdown: Jack Harlow - First Class\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i0BnsOETQ0I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or Coi Leray&#8217;s popular song &#8220;Players&#8221; sampling Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five&#8217;s &#8220;The Message.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Coi Leray - Players (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZV0CIFQbbE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are clear cases of lazy sampling. Not much creativity besides lifting the sample and updating the beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mainstream hits, these songs give sampling a bad reputation. They&#8217;re the perfect reference points for sampling&#8217;s biggest haters \u2013 those who think it&#8217;s about taking someone else&#8217;s music, copying and pasting it, and then claiming it as your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even worse, this phenomenon is nothing new. It goes back to the Bad Boy era of hip-hop, where Puff Daddy made hits with similar tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mase - Feel So Good (Official Music Video) [HD]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rIvEiTrq9kk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What creative sampling looks like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank Shocklee, a respected figure in the music industry, challenges the notion of lazy sampling. He argues that sampling is a complex art form that requires skill and creativity. It&#8217;s not about copying and pasting; it&#8217;s about finding the perfect piece to sample and then reimagining it in a fresh and innovative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Tribe Called Quest understood this concept well. In their hit &#8220;Can I Kick It?&#8221; they creatively incorporated Lou Reed&#8217;s &#8220;Walk on the Wild Side,&#8221; giving it a whole new vibe and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lou Reed Ft. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It (Walk on the Wild Side)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FpyAhwR2kpE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, J Dilla&#8217;s track &#8220;Little Brother&#8221; is another example of creative sampling, where familiar elements are transformed into something entirely new and unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sample Breakdown: Black Star - Little Brother\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2wkbKkLDHFU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking free of the &#8220;lazy sampling&#8221; trap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do producers avoid falling into the trap of lazy sampling? The answer lies in <a href=\"https:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/how-to-find-samples\/\" class=\"ek-link\">digging deep<\/a> for unique and unexpected samples. Take it from Diamond D, a pioneer in hip-hop production, who made it a priority to seek out fresh and unfamiliar sounds. He believed that the key to creating special music lies in selecting samples that are not clich\u00e9 or overused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DJ Premier exemplified this approach when he sampled a silent film score from the 1920s to create the hip-hop classic &#8220;Represent&#8221; by Nas. It&#8217;s a perfect example of true creativity in sampling, where familiar elements are repurposed in innovative ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nas REPRESENT  Sample breakdown\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnqKlImIdlo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And let&#8217;s not forget M.I.A. and Diplo&#8217;s use of The Clash&#8217;s &#8220;Straight to Hell&#8221; riff in &#8220;Paper Planes.&#8221; It&#8217;s a prime illustration of how artists can take familiar elements and put their own unique spin on them, adding value instead of simply feeding off the success of the original work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Show Me The Sample \u2023 M.I.A - Paper Planes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ri6SX5UMiE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the key to effective sampling lies in finding unique ways to use samples. It&#8217;s about adding your own twist and pushing the boundaries of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the next time you hear an unfamiliar sample in a song, take a moment to appreciate the artistry behind it. Because in the hands of a skilled producer, a sample isn&#8217;t just a snippet of someone else&#8217;s music\u2014it&#8217;s a building block for something entirely new and exciting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a growing debate about the latest trend in popular music\u2014lazy sampling. 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