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Free Samples

Aaron Thompsonpodcasters.spotify.com
In this podcast, we connect the dots between popular songs and the samples they use. Free Samples is where you discover the songs that influenced your favorite artist Listening will give you a better understanding of sampling in popular music, uncover songs that you haven’t heard before, and learn the best samples behind your favorite songs. @freesamples_pod
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Episodes

Vampire Weekend

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...

Mar 08, 202213 minEp. 20

Kanye West: Graduation Pt. 2

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 ...

Jan 05, 202215 minEp. 19

Pusha T: DAYTONA

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 Wit...

Aug 12, 202111 minEp. 15

J. Cole: The Off-Season

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 Parke...

Jun 02, 202110 minEp. 14

DJ Khaled

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...

May 12, 202111 min

Doja Cat

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...

Mar 31, 202110 minEp. 12

Kendrick Lamar: DAMN. Pt. 2

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 B...

Feb 16, 202112 minEp. 11

Kendrick Lamar: DAMN. Pt. 1

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...

Dec 16, 20209 minEp. 10

Hiatus Kaiyote, Drake, The Weeknd, and More

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 ...

Oct 06, 202012 minEp. 9

Bam Bam - Sister Nancy

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....

Aug 09, 20208 minEp. 8

Protest Songs

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 count...

Jun 15, 202011 minEp. 7

Bill Withers

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...

May 18, 20209 minEp. 6

Tyler, The Creator: IGOR Pt. 1

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 Lo...

Feb 26, 202010 minEp. 4

Rotary Connection

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 ...

Jan 27, 20208 minEp. 3

The Isley Brothers

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 Br...

Jan 09, 20208 minEp. 2

Episode 1

From Kanye, to 1970’s Turkish rock bands, and everything in between. “I Got The…” - Labbi Siffre “My Name Is” - Eminem “Kaleidoscope Dream” - Miguel “Chase the Devil” - Max Romeo “Lucifer” - Jay-Z “New Slaves” - Kanye West “Gyöngyhajú Lány” - Omega “LVL” - A$AP Rocky “A Beginners Guide to Destroying the Moon” - Foster the People “Sundress” - A$AP Rocky “Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind” - Tame Impala “Same Ol’ Mistakes” - Rihanna...

Dec 09, 20198 minEp. 1
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