From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

In “Straight Loops, Light & Soul,” a project evoking Roy DeCarava’s Harlem jazz pictures and the music of J Dilla, Williams ...

Sampling isn’t just recycling old sounds—it’s a powerful form of musical storytelling that bridges generations, honors ...

Some songs are more than just hits—they become the foundation of future music. Over the decades, certain tracks have been sampled repeatedly, shaping everything from hip-hop to electronic and pop ...

Hip-hop has been shaped by many influential figures, but few have had the lasting impact of Large Professor. Born William Paul Mitchell on March 21, 1972, the legendary rapper, producer, and DJ helped ...

The track is an early glimpse of the modern Tyler, who foregoes shock lyrics on a jazzy instrumental featuring ... vibraphonist would be a key sample source in hip-hop, a genre where aspiration ...

Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...

Detroit’s Eminem (Marshall Mathers) became a rap superstar in the 1990s and has been called the king of hip-hop for albums such as Slim Shady New York hip-hoppers Public Enemy, formed in 1986 ...

Craig Charles shines a spotlight on hip hop's foundations: its samples. Thanks to passionate crate digging, rap tracks have not only been built around some of the best grooves and beats ever ...