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In this episode you'll hear all of the samples used on Kid Cudi's debut 2009 album, Man on the Moon: The End of the Day.  Songs used in this epidsode: Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi ABC Auto-Industry by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Simple As… by Kid Cudi The Traitor by Menahan Street Band Mr. Solo Dolo by Kid Cudi My World by Kid Cudi All What I Have by Le Système Crapoutchik Poker Face (Live at the Cherrytree House Piano & Voice Version) by Lady Gaga    Make Her Say by Kid Cudi Early Morning Love by Lou Rawls Hyyerr by Kid Cudi

This episode covers the samples used by indie rock group Vampire Weekend.  Songs used in this episode: A-Punk by Vampire Weekend Diplomat's Son by Vampire Weekend Hussel by M.I.A. Let Down by Radiohead Giving up the Gun by Vampire Weekend Cudder is Back by Kid Cudi Ottoman by Vampire Weekend  Who’s that Girl by YZ Step to My Girl by Souls of Mischief Step by Vampire Weekend Please Go Easy With Me by S.E. Rogie Rich Man by Vampire Weekend Tonight by iLoveMakonnen This Life by Vampire Weekend God Yu Tekem Laef Blong Mi by Hans Zimmer Hold You Now by Vampire Weekend

This episode covers the songs used on the second half of Kanye West's album, Graduation. Songs used in this episode: Flashing Lights by Kanye West I Got Money by Jeezy Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West Long (Live at Woodstock) by Red Mountain Barry Bonds by Kanye West ft. Lil Wayne Sing Swan Song by Can Drunk and Hot Girls by Kanye West If We Can't be Lovers by Prince Phillip Mitchell Bring the Noise by Public Enemy Everything I Am by Kanye West Save the Country (Live) by Laura Nyro  The Glory by Kanye West It's Gonna Be Lonely by Prince Big Brother by Kanye West

This episode uncovers the samples used on the first half of Kanye West's 2007 album, Graduation. Songs used in this episode: Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John Good Morning by Kanye West The Ruler's Back by Jay-Z Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan Champion by Kanye West Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk Stronger by Kanye West My Song by Labi Siffre I Wonder by Kanye West P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson Good Life by Kanye West ft. T-Pain

In this episode we take a closer listen to the samples used on Mac Miller's 2010 mixtape, K.I.D.S. Including songs like Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza and Nikes On My Feet. Songs used in this episode: Senior Skip Day by Mac Miller Nikes On My Feet by Mac Miller The Sweetest Pain by Dexter Wansel The World is Yours (Tip Mix) by Nas & Q-Tip The Spins by Mac Miller Half Mast by Empire of The Sun I've Told Every Little Star by Linda Scott Knock Knock by Mac Miller Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza by Mac Miller Dream of You by Oscar Peterson & Milt Jackson Tramp by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas You're Getting a Little Too Smart by Detroit Emeralds My Thang by James Brown Hip 2 Da Game by Lord Finesse Don't Mind If I Do by Mac Miller Fireflies by Owl City

This episode covers the samples used in some of Rihanna's most popular songs including: "Don't Stop the Music" and "SOS." Songs used in this episode: Umbrella by Rihanna  Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna Wanna Be Startin' Something by Michael Jackson Soul Makossa by Manu Dibango Cheers (Drink To That) by Rihanna I'm With You by Avril Lavigne Tainted Love by Gloria Jones Tainted Love by Soft Cell SOS by Rihanna Live Your Life by T.I. ft. Rihanna Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone Run This Town by Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & Kanye West Someday In Athens by The 4 Levels Of Existence

This episode covers the samples used in Pusha T's 2018 album DAYTONA. It's produced by Kanye West and contains some great samples. Songs used in this episode: If You Know You Know by Pusha T Twelve O'Clock Satanial by Air Heart N' Soul by Booker T Averheart The Games We Play by Pusha T Politics as Usual by Jay-Z Hard Piano by Pusha T High as Apple Pie - Slice II by Charles Wright & Watts 103rd Rhythm Band Come Back Baby by Pusha T The Truth Shall Make You Free by King Hannibal  I Can't do Without You by George Jackson Bumpy's Lament by Soul Mann & The Brothers Santeria by Pusha T Heart of the Sunrise by Yes What Would Meek Do? by Pusha T I Want to Make Up by 24-Carat Black Infrared by Pusha T

In this episode I cover the best samples from J. Cole's latest album, The Off-Season. Songs used in this episode: 95 South by J. Cole Put Yo Hood Up by Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz  Punchin' the Clock by J. Cole There's Something Missing by Double Exposure 100 Mil' by J. Cole Pride Is the Devil by J. Cole Can't Decide by Aminé I'm So in Love With You by Brief Encounter The Climb Back by J. Cole Do It Again by The New Birth Close by J. Cole I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone by Little Junior Parker

In this episode, we take a closer look at samples used by DJ Khaled, including songs from his new album KHALED KHALED. Songs used in this episode: All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross THANKFUL by DJ Khaled ft. Lil Wayne, Jeremih Aint No Love in the Heart of the City by Bobby Bland Maria Maria by Santana Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller For Free by DJ Khaled ft. Drake Blow the Whistle by Too Short Ms. Jackson by Outkast Just Us by DJ Khaled ft. SZA Layla by Derek and the Dominos I DID IT by DJ Khaled ft. DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, Lil Baby WE GOING CRAZY by DJ Khaled ft. H.E.R., Migos Children of the Sun by Mandrill

In this episode, we take a closer look at samples used by Doja Cat. Including Freak and Streets.  Songs used in this episode: Say So by Doja Cat MOOO! by Doja Cat Polkadots & Moonbeams by Wes Montgomery Put Your Head on My Shoulder by Paul Anka Freak by Doja Cat My Angel by Harry Belafonte Won't Bite by Doja Cat Streets by Doja Cat Streets is Callin' by B2K What's My Age Again? by blink-182 Bottom Bitch by Doja Cat Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte

This episode covers the samples used on the second half of Kendrick Lamar's Grammy winning album DAMN. Songs used in this episode:  LOVE. by Kendrick Lamar HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar Greatest by Eminem LUST. by Kendrick Lamar Knock Knock Knock by Rat Boy XXX. by Kendrick Lamar Get Up Offa That Thing by James Brown Wah Wah Man by Young-Holt Unlimited America by Bekon American Soul by U2 Poverty's Paradise by 24 Carat Black FEAR. by Kendrick Lamar GOD. by Kendrick Lamar End of the World by !llmind Be Ever Wonderful by Ted Taylor DUCKWORTH. by Kendrick Lamar Ostavi Trag by September Let the Drums Speak by The Fatback Band Atari by Hiatus Kayote

This episode covers the samples used on the first half of Kendrick Lamar's Grammy winning album DAMN. Songs used in this episode: BLOOD. by Kendrick Lamar DNA. by Kendrick Lamar Marry Jane by Rick James How Good is Your Game by Billy Paul YAH. by Kendrick Lamar Ha by Juvenile ELEMENT. by Kendrick Lamar Stormy by OC Smith Don't Let Me Down by Fleurie FEEL. by Kendrick Lamar 24K Magic by Bruno Mars LOYALTY. by Kendrick Lamar PRIDE. by Kendrick Lamar The Heart pt IV by Kendrick Lamar

Discover how the Australian soul/r&b group Hiatus Kaiyote became the go-to sample for artists like Drake, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Chance the Rapper, Anderson .Paak, and Kendrick Lamar. Songs used in this episode: Breathing Underwater by Hiatus Kaiyote, Earned It by The Weeknd, Hiatus (Broadcast) by Chance the Rapper, Fingerprints by Hiatus Kaiyote, Without You by Anderson .Paak, Molasses by Hiatus Kaiyote, Building a Ladder by Hiatus Kaiyote, Free Smoke by Drake, Is there More by Drake, More than a Woman by Aaliyah, Atari by Hiatus Kaiyote, DUCKWORTH. by Kendrick Lamar, The World it Softly Lulls/Sphinx Gate (Live) by Hiatus Kaiyote 713 by The Carters 69 by Teyana Taylor Borderline with my Atoms by Hiatus Kaiyote

Sister Nancy's song Bam Bam is the most sampled reggae song ever. This episode will explore different ways the song has been sampled and become legendary over the years. Songs used in this episode: Bam Bam by Sister Nancy Bam Bam by The Maytals, Byron Lee, and the Dragonaires Famous by Kanye West Bam by Jay-Z ft. Damian Marley The Basement by Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth BOBBY by Logic Do to Me by H.E.R.

This episode highlights the samples used in songs that protest racism, profiling, and the unjust policing system in America. For every listen this episode gets from June 17-July 17, I will donate $1 to the National Police Accountability Project to promote the accountability of law enforcement officers and their employers for violations of the Constitution and the laws of the United States, to help fight systematic racism and bring justice to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others. Songs used in this episode: "Fuck tha Police" by N.W.A "The Boogie Back" by Roy Ayers Ubiquity "Funky Drummer" by James Brown "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley and the Wailers "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & The Family Stone "Sound of da Police" by KRS-One "Inside Looking Out" by Grand Funk Railroad "Changes" by 2Pac "The Way it Is" by Bruce Hornsby & The Range "Set it Off" by Strafe "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar "Flowers of the Night" by David Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick

This episode honors the late, great Bill Withers and his lasting impact on music. Songs used in this episode: Rosie  by Bill Withers Roses by Kanye West Grandma's Hands by Bill Withers No Diggity by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen Let Me Ride by Dr. Dre ft. Jewell & Snoop Dogg Kissing My Love by Bill Withers The Cut Off by J Cole Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar Use Me by Bill Withers Player's Holiday by TWDY Lovely Day by Bill Withers

This episode is the second part of 2 episodes dedicated to the samples used in Tyler, The Creator's Grammy winning Album, IGOR. Songs used in this episode: "A Boy Is A Gun" by Tyler, The Creator "Bound" by Ponderosa Twins Plus One "Bound 2" by Kanye West "Today" by Czar "Puppet" by Tyler, The Creator "It's Alright With Me" by Part Time "What's Good" by Tyler, The Creator "Black Grass" by Bad Bascomb "Hey Girl" by Cullen Omori "Gone, Gone/Thank You" by Tyler, The Creator "Fragile" by Tatsuro Yamashita "Caramel" by Cluster "I Don't Love You Anymore" by Tyler, The Creator "Dream" by Al Green "Are We Still Friends?" by Tyler, The Creator "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green

This episode will cover the samples used on the first half of Tyler, The Creator's Grammy winning album "IGOR." Songs used in this Episode: "Igor's Theme" by Tyler, The Creator "Attention" by Memory Band "New Genius" by Gorillaz   "Get Down" by Nkono Teles "I Think" by Tyler, The Creator “Special Lady” by Bibi Mascel “Hit It Run” by RUN DMC "Running Out of Time" by Tyler, The Creator "New Magic Wand" by Tyler, The Creator “Vsichni Pracuji” by Bruchotin Automatic Band and Silhouettes 61 "I am So Lonely" by Bibi Mascel

This episode will make a full circle connection from the first sample to the last and introduce you to the group Rotary Connection. Songs Used In This Episode: Memory band by Rotary connection Bonita Applebum by A Tribe Called Quest Killing Me Softly by The Fugees Killing Me Softly with His Song by Roberta Flack Today Won't Come Again by Donal Leace Hey Mama by Kanye West Drivin’ Me Wild by Common Lyrics to Go by A Tribe Called Quest Inside My Love by Minnie Ripperton Check the Rhyme by A Tribe Called Quest Baby, This Love I Have by Minnie Ripperton

This episode explores the influence of the Isley Brothers in Hip Hop and other genres. Their songs have been sampled by artists from coast to coast. Songs in this episode: Big Poppa - The Notorious B.IG. Between the Sheets - The Isley Brothers Dolly My Baby - Super Cat That Lady - The Isley Brothers "i" - Kendrick Lamar Them Changes - Thundercat Footsteps in the Dark - The Isley Brothers It was a Good Day - Ice Cube Receipt - Lil Wayne Lay Away - The Isley Brothers It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers