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Love Is All We Need
2008-02-29 21:25:00
I love this Mary J. track! I don't know, it's just a well written song, and Nas is the perfect compliment. If it was any other rapper, I don't think the track would work as well. Rick James - MoonchildMary j. Blige feat. Nas - Love Is All We Need

The Panties
2008-02-29 18:48:00
"Baby slow down, just take ya time. . . . you and me gon' be here for a while, oooooook?"If anybody doubted the versatility and genius of Mos Def, I think this track puts that all to bed. I mean, this is a legit slow jam! Baby makin music! Did you ever think you'd be able to legitimately convince your lady to make babies with you to Mos Def?!Tom Brock - I Love You More And MoreMos Def - The Panties

They Reminisce Over You
2008-02-29 01:51:00
Tom Scott is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, conductor and band leader of the West Coast jazz/jazz fusion ensemble, the L.A. Express. However, he might be best now for his work on the theme songs of several major shows from the 70s, most notably Starsky and Hutch.Tom Scott - TodayPete Rock and CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over Your (T.R.O.Y.)

Happy 100!
2008-02-29 01:09:00
I was telling my boy B. Rad the other day, I never thought it would get this big. . . . I really just started this blog because I thought a FEW people in internet land were like me and would appreciate the soul. But then I get write ups on The Brilliance and other sites, and then other sites are linking to me, and the whole thing just mushrooms.I definitely appreciate all the love, but I do this for you guys. I check the comments and I get the emails, and it makes me happy to know that you guys are out there keeping good music alive, just by being here!Alright, no more sappy shit! I tried to google the answer to my own contest question, and it's really not out there like that. . . . I thought this was the easy one! But the answer to the question of who had the first number 1 of the new millenium and what the name of that album was is. . . . . The first Billboard 200 of the new millenium was released on Jan 5, 2000, and this album was #1. A lot of people thought it was DMX ". . . An...
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Introducing Lamant Dozier
2008-02-28 02:19:00
Lamont Dozier was a member of the songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland. This team was responsible for creating the Motown sound that dominated the charts in the 1960s. Dozier broke out on his own and enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist.Lamont Dozier - Let Me Make Love To YouRemy Ma feat. Big Pun - Thug Love--------------------------Lamont Dozier - ShineGhostface Killah - Saturday Nite

This How Playa's Rock
2008-02-27 04:57:00
Seriously. There couldn't have been a more appropriate title to a song. Earth Wind and Fire is how playa's rock! And if you don't rock with EWF, then you ain't no playa, playa!On some real shit. . . I was watching MTV Jams and this Hurrican Chris track came on. I had never heard the song, but the beat immediately grabbed me. Literally, I had to listen to the song because of the production! And I was surprised because Chris was really spittin (especially that 2nd verse . . . . wow). There are some artist who should NEVER be sampled because of how good they are, and I always felt EWF fell into that catagory. But Mr. Collipark did them justice, and I tip my hat to him. Earth Wind and Fire - Love's HolidayHurricane Chris - Playa's Rock

I'm Just Doing My Job
2008-02-26 23:46:00
If you EVER had to hustle (whether it be legal or illegal, I'm not here to judge), this is your theme song. You could tell Tip was really spittin from his soul on this track. This is about as personal as a track could get, and it came perfectly. Bloodstone was a popular group that fused rock, R&B, funk, and gospel into an incredible blend of music. Bloodstone was instrumental in the "black rock" and funk movement of the 1970s, and they also performed with Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Elton John, and The Impressions.Bloodstone - I'm Just Doing My JobT.I. - Doin My Job

One Blood
2008-02-26 16:51:00
Junior Reid is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist best known for his hit "One Blood ". Reid has nearly thirty years in the game, having recorded his first song in 1979 at the age of 14. He has gained popularity recently due to his appearance on the following Game track, as well as several other remixes and songs. Junior Reid - One BloodThe Game - One Blood

We Luv Deez Hoes!
2008-02-25 19:01:00
My boy Obi e-mailed me a few requests, so here's one for you guys. Obi, I got them all, so check back often to get them!And does nobody know the answer to our contest question? C'mon, guys. . . . I'll give you a hint. It's a rap album. . . . . . .remember, my email address is thesoulsample@gmail.com.Allen Toussaint is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He is considered to be one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B, having wrote and produced songs for many New Orleans artists such as Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, and Lee Dorsey.Allen Toussaint - WorldwideOutkast - We Luv Deez Hoes

Contest Time!
2008-02-24 20:28:00
Time to give away a free album! Today's prize is what started me on my journey to uncover the soul samples. . . . DJ A-Trak and Kanye West's Welcome To Kanye's Soul Mix Show! The first person to e-mail me the correct answer to our contest question will win a copy (emailed in .zip format. . . all you gotta do is extract it) of this gem. Here's the tracklist:1.SINNERMAN INTRO / NINA SIMONEUSED FOR TALIB KWELI / GET BY2.I WISH YOUWERE HERE / AL GREENUSED FOR KANYE WEST / THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY3.INNOCENT TIL PROVEN GUILTY / HONEY CONEUSED FOR COMMON / TESTIFY4.CHICAGO / GRAHAM NASHUSED FOR BEANIE SIGEL / THE TRUTH5.IN THE HEART OF CITY / BOOBY BLANDUSED FOR JAY-Z / AIN'T NO LOVE6.COMMON MAN / DAVID RUFFINUSED FOR JAY-Z / NEVER CHANGE7.STRUNG OUT / WILLIAM BELLUSED FOR CAM'RON FEAT. KANYE WEST / SYLEENA JOHNSON / DOWN AND OUT8.WILDFLOWER / HANK CRAWFORDUSED FOR KANYE WEST FEAT. PAUL WALL / DRIVE SLOW9.GHETTO CHILD / AHMAD JAMALUSED FOR COMMON / THEY SAY10.PEACE AND LOVE / MAND...
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The Takeover
2008-02-24 17:32:00
The Doors were one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. Led by the charismatic Jim Morrison, the band formed in 1965 and enjoyed immediate success with their classic first album, The Doors. Morrison died in 1971 in Paris, but an autopsy was never performed, therefore elevating him to a cult-like status with rumors about his death circulating still to this day. The Doors - Five To OneJay-Z - The Takeover

Man Of Steal
2008-02-24 04:33:00
I remember, during the height of the Shiny Suit Era, there was an article about Puff, and that was the headline. I thought it was so damn clever! I was only like 13 or 14, but still. . . . It's a double entendre, and a very clever one. Puff was receiving a lot of flack for his heavy sampling, but his string of hits made him. . . .invincible. Like Superman.David Bowie - Let's DancePuff feat. Ma$e, Biggie
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Ris, God Is Love
2008-02-23 19:58:00
My homegirl Ris was mad at me because she's been ride or die since day one of Resurgence, and I have yet to show her any love. . . Sorry, mama! So I dedicate this Marvin AND this Common to you, Marissa. Want to dedicate a song to someone here? Holla at me: thesoulsample@gmail.comOne.Marvin Gaye - God Is Love Common - Love Is

Home Is Where The Hatred Is
2008-02-23 19:31:00
Gil Scott-Heron. Wow. . . what can I say about this guy, huh? No intro would do him justice. This man's words are more powerful than any gun or tank or bomb that could ever be produced. And his poetry is timeless. He is an activist, poet, and musician who is noted for his work in the 60s and 70s. "The Revolution WIll Not Be Televised" is also one of his pieces.Gil Scott-Heron - Home Is Where The Hatred IsKanye West feat. Common - My Way Home

Jay-Z Keeps The Faith
2008-02-22 22:53:00
Mel Hardin and Tim McPherson (collectively known as. . . . Mel & Tim!) were cousins from Holly Springs, Mississippi. They moved to Chicago, where they were discovered by soul singer Gene Chandler. They had a Top Ten hit with "Backfield In Motion", but they never really had any other songs which woudl achieve the same success.Mel & Tim - Keep The Faith Jay-Z - The Prelude
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Life On Mars
2008-02-22 19:35:00
The more I dig in the crates for you guys, one thing becomes more and more apparent: Philly might be the most important city when it comes to the old soul music. Dexter Mansel is a keyboardist out of West Philadelphia. He is seen as a contributor to the "Philly Sound", having worked with the renowned Gamble and Huff of Philadelphia International Records. Some of his collaborators include The Jacksons, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, and Lou Rawls.Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars Lupe Fiasco - The Cool
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Still D.R.E.
2008-02-19 23:31:00
Grant Green was a jazz guitarist and composer from St. Louis. He recorded as both a leader and a sideman for Blue Note Records, the legendary jazz record label. Green was an underrated player during his lifetime, and after his death in 1979, he was elevated to nearly legendary status by his contemporaries.Grant Green - Maybe TomorrowDr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Still D.R.E.

Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos
2008-02-19 20:03:00
Some music from two of the greatests to ever do it in their respective genres.Isaac Hayes - hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymisticPublic Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos

Luda's Growing Pains
2008-02-18 03:50:00
Just another William Bell track for yall.William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your LoverLudacris - Growing Pains
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All That I Got Is You
2008-02-18 03:13:00
You all know who the Jackson 5 are. . . . It's just an incredible sample. By Ghost. Once again.Jackson 5 - Maybe TomorrowGhostface Killah - All That I Got Is You

Unpredictable
2008-02-18 02:55:00
"In the beginning there was a concept: a virtual troupe of entertainers that would combine their talents to become a lean, mean, self-contained musical machine. Now, over 30 years, several personnel changes and 21 LPs later, New Birth is poised to make a re-birth into the 21st century." (their website)Sounds like the male version of "The Pussycat Dolls".New Birth - WildflowerJamie Foxx feat. Ludacris -

Get Familiar With The Stylistics
2008-02-16 16:28:00
The Stylistics are one of the more famous groups to come out of the whole Philadelphia soul era. On a side note, as a native Philly cat, it warms my heart to have my city have an entire sound (the Philly sound) attributed to us. Hell, it has its own entry in Wikipedia!But I digress. The Stylistics first big hit was "You're a Big Girl Now", but it certainly wasn't their last. You know what, I'm just gonna drop some hits from then right now so you can see how we get down in Philly. You feel me?!The Stylistics - Hurry Up This WayJay-Z - Politics as Usual------------------------------------ The Stylistics - You Are EverythingMary J. Blige - Everything------------------------------- -----The Stylistics - You're A Big Girl NowGhostface Killah - Big Girl****It starts w/ that "Strung Out" sample (which you can find here! just search. . . . ), but let the song play. . . Ghost just uses the track with The Stylistics still singing on it. . . . But he makes the shit work!

Hooked On You
2008-02-15 17:51:00
Jeannie Reynolds was the sister of LJ Reynolds from The Dramatics (they've been sampled, too. I got yall. But Snoop loves them. In fact, they were on "Doggy Dogg World" and even were in the video). Her most notably song was entitled "The Fruit Song", which was released back in 1975. Sadly, Reynolds killed her two children before taking her own life in 1980. Jeannie Reynolds - Hooked On YouProdigy - Stuck On You

Curtis Mayfield Is An American Gangster
2008-02-15 14:45:00
This is easily my favorite track off that American Gangsta. Hov was really spittin like it was his first album again. I love it. And in case you were wondering, "Short Eyes" was a movie made back in 1977 based off a play about the inmates at the Tombs Detention center in New York.I'll do you a favor. Email your favorite track off American Gangsta to thesoulsample@gmail.com and I'll give you the sample right here on the blog, plus a little shout out, of course.Curtis Mayfield - Short EyesJay-Z - American Gangster
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Black Ivory's Revolutionary Warfare
2008-02-14 23:22:00
Black Ivory was one of New York's most beloved soul groups back in the seventies. They were from Harlem, and their hits included "Don't Turn Around", "You and I" (which featured Larry Blackmon from Cameo on drums), "I'll Find a Way (The Loneliest Man in Town)", "Spinning Around", "What Goes Around (Comes Around)", "Will We Ever Come Together", and "Mainline" (Wikipedia).Black Ivory - We Made ItNas - Revolutionary Warfare
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Introducing Mrs. Dorothy Moore
2008-02-14 14:56:00
Ok, so when I discovered this sample. I just started to scream. I LOVE Dorothy Moore ! Have you ever heard "Misty Blue"?! Yo, Dorothy Moore is one of the greatest hidden gems music has ever witnessed. Her voice is just silky. Moore is straight out of Mississippi, and you can just tell she honed her vocal skills in the church. Her voice just has that reach . . . . it just sends chills down your spine. Dorothy Moore - Too Blind To SeeThe Diplomats - Purple Haze

Cash Rules Everything Around Me, C.R.E.A.M.!
2008-02-14 14:53:00
The Tonettes, were composed of Shirley Thomas, Mary Hunt and Mildred Pratchett. They evolved into The Charmels in 1966, Shirley being replaced by Eula Jean Rivers and the group being augmented with Barbara Mc Coy. They recorded before 1961 on Sound Stage Seven as The Dixiebelles (via Stax Records website).The Charmels - As Long As I Got YouWu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.
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I Wear A Mean Dark Pair Of Shades
2008-02-14 05:38:00
Rasputin's Stash was a '70s soul/funk ensemble from the Windy City of Chicago, IL. Martin Dumas Jr. assembled an eight-piece group out of fellow session regulars from the city, but with member defections, it would soon become just a quartet.Rasputin's Stash - Mr. CoolJim Jones - Mr. CoolJim Jones - We Fly High**I'm sorry, but on the album it's two seperate tracks. Just enjoy them one at a time!
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The Present Is A Gift. . . .
2008-02-13 19:01:00
. . . And I just wanna be. . . be. . . be. . . Albert Jones - Mother NatureCommon - Be
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Faithful To The End
2008-02-13 16:07:00
Lol, don't DJ Rogers look like he got a couple hookers on the track? DJ Rogers - Faithful To The EndCommon - Faithful