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The Official Summer Anthem
2008-04-16 00:45:00
"Honkin at the honey/ In front of you/ With the light eyes./ She turn around to see/ What you beepin at/ It's like the summer's a natural aphrodisiac. . . ."Couldn't have been said any better. People hate on Will, but without him, hip hop would DEFINITELY not be as big as it is today.Kool and the Gang - Summer MadnessDJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince - Summertime
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We On Award Tour
2008-04-12 22:04:00
You guys remember Weldon Irvine from "Dear Summer"? Well, he's back. Making incredible music.Weldon Irvine - We Gettin DownA Tribe Called Quest - Award Tour

We Gonna Make It
2008-04-12 21:53:00
I always thought Kiss could be heir to the throne. . . . Samuel Jonathan Johnson - My MusicJadakiss feat. Styles P - We Gonna Make It

I Used To Love Her
2008-04-12 21:16:00
George Benson is an American musician from Pittsburgh who is famous for such hits as "Give Me The Night", "Lady Love Me (One More Time)", "Turn Your Love Around", "In Your Eyes" and "This Masquerade", among others. "Masquerade" won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.George Benson - The Changing WorldGeorge Benson - The Changing World

Some How, Some Way
2008-04-11 14:16:00
You all know Jermaine Jackson, right?This is Hov's attempt to recreate the magic him, Beans, and Face had on "This Can't Be Life". Eh, it's aight. . . . Jermaine Jackson - Castles of SandJay-Z feat. Beanie Sigel, Scarface - Some How, Some Way

Contest Time Again!
2008-04-10 19:13:00
Ok, I got a treat for you guys. Today's giveaway is a nice little gem . . . The winners of our contest will receive the link to:All you have to do is:Name 5 artists that Kanye West has produced for, and the title of the track. The catch? They artists CANNOT include:-Roc-A-Fella artists (Hov, Sigel, Cam, etc)-Talib Kweli-G.O.O.D. artists (Common, GLC, Consequence, etc)I could go on, but I don't wanna make it crazy impossible. This is hella easy, so I expect everyone to get this album! As usual, send your answers to thesoulsample@gmail.com
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Some Tupac Samples
2008-04-10 17:57:00
Who doesn't love Pac? I mean, you gotta respect what he did for hip hop, and his apparently love for his craft. Even though I'm a die-hard Big fan, I still respect Pac and his contributions to this thing called rap music.Cameo - CandyTupac - All About You___________________________________Lin da Clifford - Never Gonna StopTupac - All Eyez On Me
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Show Me What You Got
2008-04-10 03:35:00
Am I the only one in the world that thought Kingdom Come was aight? Everybody just deaded that album, and I find that it still gets a lil play in iTunes from time to time. . . Hell, I think "Trouble" is one of the hardest diss tracks! How can you deny the greatest that is a Hov/Dre collabo?John Pate - Shaft In AfricaJay-Z - Show Me What You Got

Little Brother and the Stylistics
2008-04-08 07:34:00
9th Wonder really is that nigga. Period.The Stylistics - One Night AffairThe Stylistics - One Night Affair
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Mary Jane Girls
2008-04-07 23:23:00
The Mary Jane Girls were a popular American R&B, Soul, Funk and Pop group in the 1980s. The lead singer, JoAnne McDuffie, was a former background singer for Rick James. Of course, the name is obviously a reference to Rick James' love for that reefer!Mary Jane Girls - All Night LongMary J. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long)LL Cool J - Around The Way Girl

Didn't Cha Know
2008-04-07 00:07:00
Tarika Blue was a jazz band led by pianist Phil Clendeninn. Clendeninn was also a session player, having played piano on many albums spanning all genres. This Badu track was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for "R&B Song of the Year".Tarika Blue - DreamflowerErykah Badu - Didn't Cha Know

21 Questions
2008-04-07 00:06:00
Get Rich Or Die Tryin > Your LifeReal talk.Barry White - It's Only Love Doing Its Thing50 Cent feat. Nate Dogg - 21 Questions

Don't Front, Ya Know I Got Cha Opin
2008-04-06 17:48:00
Yoooooooo! This Black Moon track takes me waaaaay back! I love this song! It reminds of riding down Broad Street at night, listening to Radioactive with Colby Colb on Power 99. . . . yikes, that was a long ass time ago!Barry White - Playing Your Game, BabyBlack Moon - I Got Cha Opin
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I Wanna Be Your Lover
2008-04-05 22:58:00
Just some Marvin Gaye that you guys can add to your slow jams mix. . . Girls don't wanna always hear the same R. Kelly and Usher yall got on them mixes! Throw a curveball her way every now and then. . . . Marvin Gaye - Come Live With Me AngelG-Unit feat. Joe - Wanna Be Your Lover

You Belong To The City
2008-04-05 03:49:00
Glenn Frey is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as one of the founding members of rock band Eagles. The Eagles album Their Greatest Hits is the third best selling album of all time at 41 million copies. Anybody know the #1 selling album of all time?Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City

Hit Em up
2008-04-04 15:09:00
Dennis Edwards is an American soul and R&B singer, most noted for being one of Motown act The Temptations' lead singers. Edwards remained in the Temptations until being fired by Otis Williams in 1977 just before the group's departure from Motown to Atlantic Records. After a failed attempt at a Motown solo career, Edwards rejoined the Temptations in 1980, when they returned to Motown.Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any FurtherTupac feat. The Outlawz - Hit Em Up

Bittersweet, You're Gonna Be The Death Of Me
2008-04-04 02:59:00
Chairmen of the Board is a Detroit, Michigan based soul music group active mostly in the 1970s. The only thing I'll never understand about Ye is that he recycles songs, and that's not the problem. The problem is that the nigga recycles songs from like 5 years ago! I heard "Bittersweet " before Late Registration, and it came out as a bonus track on Graduation? Lucky for him, his songs are timeless. . . . Chairmen of the Board - BittersweetKanye West feat. John Mayer - Bittersweet
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Gz and Hustlas
2008-04-04 02:16:00
Bernard Wright is an American funk and jazz keyboardist born in Miami, Florida. I'm surprised he wasn't on the last DJ Khaled album then. . . . Bernard Wright - HaboglabotribinSnoop Dogg - Gz and Hustlas

Don Randi & Blackstar
2008-04-03 02:44:00
Don Randi was a member of the legendary "Wrecking Crew". (a group of top Los Angeles session musicians in the 1960s best known for their work on Phil Spector productions, and The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album.) I love this Black Star album, too. . . when Def and Kweli getting back together for another album!?Don Randi - The FoxBlack Star - Respiration

Steve Cropper Is So Ghetto
2008-03-31 17:57:00
Steve Cropper is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and soul musician who is an inductee into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame. This dude can write a hit! The Beatles favored Cropper's playing and his production on Otis Redding records. In fact, John Lennon and Paul McCartney made tentative plans to record in Memphis to work with the guitarist, but it didn't work out. When you have people of Lennon and McCartney's caliber seeking you out. . . . yea, you must be nice!Steve Cropper - Crop Dustin'Jay-Z - So Ghetto
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Twistin My Body From Side 2 Side
2008-03-30 19:28:00
You know who it is! WILLIE HUTCH!!!Willie Hutch - Sunshine LadyThree Six Mafia feat. Bow Wow, Project Pat - Side 2 Side (Remix)
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Sorry For The Absence
2008-03-30 19:27:00
Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates. I took a trip to Vegas, and spent all my time at the blackjack table. . . . and yes, i'm broke now!Lol, if you want to help me out, donations are gladly accepted on the right hand side of the page.

Money Ain't A Thing
2008-03-26 20:27:00
Steve Arrington is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, and minister from Dayton, Ohio. He enjoyed several hits, such as "Just a Touch of Love" and "Weak At The Knees". In the late 80s, Arrington left the music industry and became a minister.Steve Arrington - Weak At The KneesJay-Z feat. Jermaine Dupri - Money Ain't A Thing

Mos' Mathematics
2008-03-26 01:50:00
The Fatback Band iss an American funk and disco band formed in New York. They've had a string of Top 10 R&B hits, and it is their 1979 single "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" which is considered by many to be the first rap single.Fatback Band - Baby I'm A Want YouMos Def - Mathematics

The Things You Do
2008-03-25 20:40:00
So I found this sample, right, and it's pretty much been sampled TO DEATH! So I had to pick my favorite one. . . . so I chose some old school Gina Thompson. Tell me you didn't love this song back in the day!Bob James - Take Me To The Mardi GrasGina Thompson feat. Missy - The Things You Do (Bad Boy Remix)

Bonnie And Shyne
2008-03-24 23:34:00
Barrington Levy is a reggae and dancehall recording artist. Levy began performing when he was 12, and hasn't stopped since then. He has enjoyed multiple hit songs not only in Jamaica, but also England. Levy attempted to try his hand in the States, but wasn't as successful. Barrington Levy - Minibus (On The Telephone)Shyne feat. Barrington Levy - Bonnie and Shyne

Woo-Hah!
2008-03-24 17:47:00
Galt Macdermot is a Canadian pianist, composer and writer of musical theatre. He is famous for being the composer of the musical Hair. It went on to be one of the most popular musicals in history, earning a Grammy in 1969, and eventually becoming a movie in 1979.Galt Macdermot - SpaceBusta Rhymes - Woo Hah? I Got You All In Check

Sky Is The Limit
2008-03-24 12:05:00
Just an incredible, inspirational track from Life After Death. I didn't grow up the poorest, but I can definitely identify with some of the stuff Big talked about in all three verses. The hood is a universal phenomenon!Bobby Caldwell - My FlameBiggie feat. 112 - Sky's The Limit

We Don't Care What People Say!
2008-03-23 23:57:00
Easily one of my favorite tracks off College Dropout.Gino Vannelli is an Italian-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer. "I Just Wanna Stop earned Vannelli a Grammy nomination and was a top 5 hit here in the States. To this day, Vannelli still plays to sold out audiences nationwide. Vannelli is also known for being the first white performer to be on Soul Train. . . . Gino Vanelli - I Just Wanna StopKanye West - We Don't Care
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I'm Gonna Find You, And Make You Want Me. . . .
2008-03-23 02:16:00
Enya is an Irish singer and songwriter. She is the country's best selling solo artist, and the second biggest overall artist, right behind my boys U2. The wildest thing I found out about Enya is that, throughout her career, she has performed in 10 different languages. . . . step ya game up!Enya - BoadiceaFugees - Ready Or Not
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