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Read this list to know the best hip hop samples ever. All this rap beats are using good songs to the perfection.
Warren G "Prince Igor"
Warren G sampled an opera by the Russian composer Alexander Borodin called Prince Igor for that song. The opera was itself based on a poem called The Tale of Igor's Campaign. The singer of the chorus is Sissel Kyrkjeb also known as Sissel. Sissel is a one of the most famous sopranos in the world. Even if you don't know it, you probably have heard her voice before, because she was on the highest grossing film ever, Titanic, soundtrack.
Twinz Eastside Lb
Twinz is a hip hop duo associated to Warren G. One of their most famous song is "Eastside Lb". If you love rap and still don't know this song I suggest you try to listen to it right now. The song use a sample of Deniece Williams 1976 hit called "Free". You should also listen to songs by Williams if you like soul, funk or gospel. She is a really talented artist with a very interesting soprano voice.
Eminem "Stan"
This song is using a sample of the Dido's song called "Thank you". What is very interesting is that this sample helped to launch Dido's career. As a matter of fact, her first album sold more than 20 millions copies thanks to the single "Thank You". Dido's music is great, but it's likely her debut album would not had all this attention without her collaboration with Eminem.
Common Sense "I Used to love H.E.R"
One of the best hip hop tracks ever. Common is a really famous artists now. He is in actor who had roles in movies like "Terminator Salvation" or "American Gangster". I used to Love Her is a 1994 song who describe the evolution of hip hop. It samples a song by George Benson called "The Changing World".
Sampling is often underestimated. It takes a lot of skill to make a good rap sample. To make a good sample you need to know about loops and music theory. You also need good headphones with excellent sound quality.
