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Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Marvin Gaye · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
What’s Going On
Marvin Gaye · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Sexual Healing
Marvin Gaye · 1982
Cleared After Dispute
Soul1980s
4 sources
Got to Give It Up
Marvin Gaye · 1977
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Let’s Get It On
Marvin Gaye · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
4 sources
Amazing
Matt Cardle · 2012
Documented Sampling History
Pop2010s
3 sources
Photograph
Ed Sheeran · 2015
Cleared After Dispute
Pop2010s
4 sources
Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran · 2014
Cleared After Dispute
Pop2010s
5 sources
No Scrubs
TLC · 1999
Documented Sampling History
R&B1990s
3 sources
Vogue
Madonna · 1990
Cleared After Dispute
Dance-Pop1990s
5 sources
Surfin’ U.S.A.
The Beach Boys · 1963
Cleared After Dispute
Surf Rock1960s
2 sources
I Want a New Drug
Huey Lewis and the News · 1984
Documented Sampling History
Rock1980s
3 sources
Ghostbusters
Ray Parker Jr. · 1984
Cleared After Dispute
Pop1980s
4 sources
Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin · 1971
Cleared After Dispute
Hard Rock1970s
4 sources
Whole Lotta Love
Led Zeppelin · 1969
Cleared After Dispute
Hard Rock1960s
4 sources
Come Together
The Beatles · 1969
Cleared After Dispute
Rock1960s
5 sources
My Sweet Lord
George Harrison · 1970
Cleared After Dispute
Rock1970s
5 sources
Blurred Lines
Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I. · 2013
Cleared After Dispute
Pop2010s
5 sources
Ice Ice Baby
Vanilla Ice · 1990
Cleared After Dispute
Hip-Hop1990s
4 sources
Under Pressure
Queen and David Bowie · 1981
Cleared After Dispute
Rock1980s
5 sources
I Guess I’ll Always Love You
The Isley Brothers · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
2 sources
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
The Isley Brothers · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
Shout
The Isley Brothers · 1959
Documented Sampling History
Rhythm And Blues1950s
3 sources
Testify
The Isley Brothers · 1964
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
5 sources
Summer Breeze
Seals and Crofts · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Soft Rock1970s
5 sources
That Lady
The Isley Brothers · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
It’s Your Thing
The Isley Brothers · 1969
Cleared After Dispute
Funk1960s
4 sources
Best of My Love
The Emotions · 1977
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
3 sources
Boogie Wonderland
Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
4 sources
We Are Family
Sister Sledge · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
3 sources
Lost in Music
Sister Sledge · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
2 sources
He’s the Greatest Dancer
Sister Sledge · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
2 sources
I’m Coming Out
Diana Ross · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Disco1980s
3 sources
Upside Down
Diana Ross · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Disco1980s
4 sources
I Want Your Love
Chic · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
2 sources
The Love You Save
The Jackson 5 · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
2 sources
I’ll Be There
The Jackson 5 · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
ABC
The Jackson 5 · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Le Freak
Chic · 1978
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
5 sources
Then He Kissed Me
The Crystals · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
4 sources
Be My Baby
The Ronettes · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
5 sources
Da Doo Ron Ron
The Crystals · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
5 sources
Sherry
The Four Seasons · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
4 sources
Stand By Me
Ben E. King · 1961
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
2 sources
Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Rock1960s
5 sources
Here Comes the Night
Them · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Rock And Roll1960s
5 sources
Cry to Me
Solomon Burke · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
5 sources
Twist and Shout
The Isley Brothers · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Rhythm And Blues1960s
4 sources
Hang On Sloopy
The McCoys · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Rock And Roll1960s
6 sources
Wild Thing
The Troggs · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Garage Rock1960s
4 sources
Gloria
Them · 1964
Documented Sampling History
Garage Rock1960s
5 sources
96 Tears
? and the Mysterians · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Garage Rock1960s
4 sources
Louie Louie
Richard Berry · 1957
Documented Sampling History
Rhythm And Blues1950s
7 sources
Get Down On It
Kool & the Gang · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
2 sources
Ladies’ Night
Kool & the Gang · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
5 sources
Celebration
Kool & the Gang · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
3 sources
Mas Que Nada
Jorge Ben · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Bossa Nova1960s
5 sources
Too Many Fish in the Sea
The Marvelettes · 1964
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Stubborn Kind of Fellow
Marvin Gaye · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
2 sources
Pride and Joy
Marvin Gaye · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Gladys Knight & the Pips · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
5 sources
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
The Temptations · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
My Girl
The Temptations · 1964
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Shop Around
The Miracles · 1960
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me
The Miracles · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
5 sources
Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes · 1961
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
6 sources
Beechwood 4-5789
The Marvelettes · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
Wilson Pickett · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Walking the Dog
Rufus Thomas · 1963
Documented Sampling History
R&B1960s
4 sources
Theme from Shaft
Isaac Hayes · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Hold On, I’m Comin’
Sam & Dave · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
Soul Man
Sam & Dave · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Knock on Wood
Eddie Floyd · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
5 sources
The Guns of Brixton
The Clash · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Post-Punk1970s
3 sources
Police and Thieves
Junior Murvin · 1976
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1970s
2 sources
Everybody Loves the Sunshine
Roy Ayers Ubiquity · 1976
Documented Sampling History
Jazz-Funk1970s
4 sources
Funky Nassau
The Beginning of the End · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Just the Two of Us
Grover Washington Jr. featuring Bill Withers · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1980s
4 sources
Satta Massagana
The Abyssinians · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1960s
4 sources
I Wish It Would Rain
The Temptations · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
The Temptations · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today)
The Temptations · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Cloud Nine
The Temptations · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
War
Edwin Starr · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
4 sources
Psychedelic Shack
The Temptations · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone
The Temptations · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
No Diggity
Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen · 1996
Documented Sampling History
R&B1990s
3 sources
Grandma’s Hands
Bill Withers · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
2 sources
Green Onions
Booker T. & the M.G.’s · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Lean on Me
Bill Withers · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Once in a Lifetime
Talking Heads · 1980
Documented Sampling History
New Wave1980s
4 sources
Don’t You Want Me
The Human League · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Synth-Pop1980s
2 sources
Situation
Yazoo · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Synth-Pop1980s
2 sources
Lovely Day
Bill Withers · 1977
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Use Me
Bill Withers · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
5 sources
Bring the Noise
Public Enemy · 1987
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
Percolator
Cajmere · 1992
Documented Sampling History
House1990s
3 sources
Ain’t Nobody
Rufus and Chaka Khan · 1983
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
3 sources
Under Mi Sleng Teng
Wayne Smith · 1985
Documented Sampling History
Dancehall1980s
4 sources
September
Earth, Wind & Fire · 1978
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Let’s Groove
Earth, Wind & Fire · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
3 sources
French Kiss
Lil Louis · 1989
Documented Sampling History
Chicago House1980s
3 sources
Family Affair
Sly and the Family Stone · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Big Fun
Inner City featuring Kevin Saunderson · 1988
Documented Sampling History
Techno1980s
2 sources
Show Me Love
Robin S. · 1990
Documented Sampling History
House1990s
2 sources
Blue Monday
New Order · 1983
Documented Sampling History
Synth-Pop1980s
3 sources
Good Life
Inner City · 1988
Documented Sampling History
Techno1980s
5 sources
Strings of Life
Rhythim Is Rhythim (Derrick May) · 1987
Documented Sampling History
Detroit Techno1980s
4 sources
Pacific State
808 State · 1989
Documented Sampling History
Acid House1980s
5 sources
You Can’t Hurry Love
The Supremes · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
2 sources
Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2
The Isley Brothers · 1977
Documented Sampling History
R&B1970s
4 sources
It Was a Good Day
Ice Cube · 1992
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
4 sources
Voodoo Ray
A Guy Called Gerald · 1988
Documented Sampling History
Acid House1980s
4 sources
Push It
Salt-N-Pepa · 1987
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
It’s a Shame
The Spinners · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Ring My Bell
Anita Ward · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
3 sources
I’ll Take You There
The Staple Singers · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
4 sources
Between the Sheets
The Isley Brothers · 1983
Documented Sampling History
R&B1980s
5 sources
Chanchullo
Israel “Cachao” López · 1957
Documented Sampling History
Danzón-Mambo1950s
4 sources
Alone Again
Biz Markie · 1991
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
4 sources
Apache
The Sugarhill Gang · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
2 sources
Apache
The Shadows · 1960
Documented Sampling History
Instrumental Rock1960s
3 sources
Armagideon Time
Willi Williams · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1970s
3 sources
Poco Man Jam
Gregory Peck · 1989
Documented Sampling History
Dancehall1980s
5 sources
Thrift Shop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz · 2012
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop2010s
5 sources
Think
Aretha Franklin · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
4 sources
I Say a Little Prayer
Dionne Warwick · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Pop1960s
3 sources
Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin · 1985
Documented Sampling History
R&B1980s
3 sources
Respect
Otis Redding · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Chain of Fools
Aretha Franklin · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
3 sources
Watermelon Man
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1960s
3 sources
Flash Light
Parliament · 1977
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
2 sources
Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)
Scritti Politti · 1984
Documented Sampling History
Sophisti-Pop1980s
2 sources
Loose Booty
Sly and the Family Stone · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
One Nation Under a Groove
Funkadelic · 1978
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Rapture
Blondie · 1981
Documented Sampling History
New Wave1980s
6 sources
Rock Steady
Aretha Franklin · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
2 sources
Take Me to the River
Al Green · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
4 sources
Superstition
Stevie Wonder · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)
Grandmaster Melle Mel · 1983
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
1 source
Mother Popcorn
James Brown · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
4 sources
Get Up Offa That Thing
James Brown · 1976
Cleared After Dispute
Funk1970s
3 sources
The Payback
James Brown · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Cold Sweat
James Brown · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
4 sources
Funky President (People It's Bad)
James Brown · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Richard Strauss · 1896
Public Domain
Classical1890s
3 sources
Grazing in the Grass
Hugh Masekela · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1960s
5 sources
Melting Pot
Booker T. & the M.G.'s · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
The Mexican
Babe Ruth · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Rock1970s
2 sources
Ashley's Roachclip
The Soul Searchers · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Sing a Simple Song
Sly and the Family Stone · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
3 sources
In the Air Tonight
Phil Collins · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Art Pop1980s
3 sources
Tour de France
Kraftwerk · 1983
Documented Sampling History
Electronic1980s
2 sources
The Grunt
The J.B.'s · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Tramp
Lowell Fulson · 1966
Documented Sampling History
Blues1960s
4 sources
Alone Together
Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz · 1932
Documented Sampling History
Jazz Standard1930s
3 sources
Nice Up the Dance
Michigan & Smiley · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1970s
2 sources
Peace Piece
Bill Evans · 1958
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1950s
2 sources
Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)
Parliament · 1976
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
(Not Just) Knee Deep
Funkadelic · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Hihache
Lafayette Afro Rock Band · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky (From Now On)
Lou Donaldson · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Jazz-Funk1970s
3 sources
Wut
Le1f · 2012
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop2010s
3 sources
Do What You Gotta Do
Jimmy Webb (Nina Simone version) · 1967
Cleared After Dispute
Pop1960s
2 sources
Killing Floor
Howlin' Wolf · 1964
Cleared After Dispute
Blues1960s
3 sources
Different Strokes
Syl Johnson · 1967
Cleared After Dispute
Soul1960s
3 sources
Cissy Strut
The Meters · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
3 sources
The Champ
The Mohawks · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
2 sources
Supersonic
J.J. Fad · 1987
Cleared After Dispute
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
It's More Fun to Compute
Kraftwerk · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Electronic1980s
3 sources
Numbers
Kraftwerk · 1981
Cleared After Dispute
Electronic1980s
3 sources
Essence (Remix)
Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber & Tems · 2021
Documented Sampling History
Afrobeats2020s
3 sources
Turn It Up (Remix) / Fire It Up
Busta Rhymes · 1997
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
1 source
L'Année Passée
Lionel Belasco · 1906
Cleared After Dispute
Calypso1900s
3 sources
Cool Out Son
Junior Murvin · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1970s
3 sources
Right Here
Justin Bieber feat. Drake · 2012
Documented Sampling History
Pop2010s
3 sources
Flamenco Sketches
Miles Davis & Bill Evans · 1959
Cleared After Dispute
Jazz1950s
4 sources
It Takes Two
Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock · 1988
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
4 sources
Hell of a Life
Kanye West · 2010
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop2010s
3 sources
Famous
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Swizz Beatz · 2016
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop2010s
4 sources
Stalag 17
Ansel Collins · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1970s
3 sources
Jingling Baby
LL Cool J · 1989
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
Open Letter to the President
Roy C · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
2 sources
I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You
Leon Haywood · 1975
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Traveling Riverside Blues
Robert Johnson · 1937
Documented Sampling History
Delta Blues1930s
4 sources
Freedom! '90
George Michael · 1990
Documented Sampling History
Pop1990s
3 sources
I Can
Nas · 2002
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop2000s
3 sources
Give It Up
Kool & the Gang · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
2 sources
Hollywood Swinging
Kool & the Gang · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Another One Bites the Dust
Queen · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Rock1980s
5 sources
Troglodyte (Cave Man)
The Jimmy Castor Bunch · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)
Us3 · 1992
Documented Sampling History
Jazz-Rap1990s
4 sources
Blue in Green
Miles Davis · 1959
Cleared After Dispute
Jazz1950s
3 sources
Rockit
Herbie Hancock · 1983
Documented Sampling History
Electro1980s
4 sources
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J · 1990
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
3 sources
Who Am I (What's My Name)?
Snoop Doggy Dogg · 1993
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
2 sources
Roxanne's Revenge
Roxanne Shanté · 1984
Cleared After Dispute
Hip-Hop1980s
4 sources
Fight the Power
Public Enemy · 1989
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
Fantasy
Mariah Carey · 1995
Documented Sampling History
Pop1990s
7 sources
Peter Piper
Run-D.M.C. · 1986
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
3 sources
Nothing You Can Do
Average White Band · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
2 sources
You Got It
Average White Band · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
3 sources
Let's Go Round Again
Average White Band · 1980
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
3 sources
Cut the Cake
Average White Band · 1975
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Sukiyaki
Kyu Sakamoto · 1961
Cleared After Dispute
Pop1960s
5 sources
The Greatest Love
Allen Toussaint (first by Lee Dorsey) · 1966
Documented Sampling History
New Orleans R&B1960s
4 sources
The Chokin' Kind
Harlan Howard (pop. Joe Simon) · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Country1960s
5 sources
I've Gotta Be Me
Walter Marks (pop. Sammy Davis Jr.) · 1967
Documented Sampling History
Broadway1960s
4 sources
Color Him Father
The Winstons · 1969
No Payment Mechanism
Soul1960s
4 sources
Alone Again (Naturally)
Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1972
Cleared After Dispute
Pop1970s
7 sources
Waltzing Matilda
Banjo Paterson & Christina Macpherson · 1895
Public Domain
Folk1890s
4 sources
Essence
Wizkid feat. Tems · 2020
Documented Sampling History
Afrobeats2020s
3 sources
Ya Rayah
Dahmane El Harrachi · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Chaâbi1970s
4 sources
Gangnam Style
Psy · 2012
Documented Sampling History
K-Pop2010s
5 sources
Iron Man
Black Sabbath · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Heavy Metal1970s
4 sources
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
Édith Piaf · 1960
Documented Sampling History
Chanson1960s
4 sources
Jolene
Dolly Parton · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Country1970s
5 sources
God Save the Queen
Sex Pistols · 1977
Documented Sampling History
Punk Rock1970s
6 sources
The Girl from Ipanema
Stan Getz & João Gilberto feat. Astrud Gilberto · 1964
Cleared After Dispute
Bossa Nova1960s
8 sources
Rum and Coca-Cola
The Andrews Sisters · 1945
Cleared After Dispute
Calypso1940s
5 sources
Flight of the Bumblebee
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · 1900
Public Domain
Classical1900s
3 sources
Für Elise
Ludwig van Beethoven · 1810
Public Domain
Classical1810s
6 sources
Blind Alley
The Emotions · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Soul1970s
3 sources
Dueling Banjos
Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell · 1972
Cleared After Dispute
Bluegrass1970s
4 sources
Popcorn
Gershon Kingsley · 1969
No Payment Mechanism
Electronic1960s
4 sources
Sesame Street Theme
Sesame Street · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Children's Music1960s
4 sources
Plastic Love
Mariya Takeuchi · 1984
Documented Sampling History
City Pop1980s
4 sources
Mundian To Bach Ke
Panjabi MC · 1998
Documented Sampling History
Bhangra1990s
3 sources
O Fortuna
Carl Orff · 1937
Documented Sampling History
Classical1930s
6 sources
Addictive
Truth Hurts feat. Rakim · 2002
Cleared After Dispute
Hip-Hop2000s
7 sources
Jungle Boogie
Kool & the Gang · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Roxanne, Roxanne
UTFO · 1984
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
5 sources
La Di Da Di
Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D · 1985
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
5 sources
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown · 1965
Documented Sampling History
Funk1960s
5 sources
Genius of Love
Tom Tom Club · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
4 sources
Planet Rock
Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force · 1982
Cleared After Dispute
Electro1980s
5 sources
Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk · 1977
Cleared After Dispute
Electronic1970s
3 sources
The Message
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
4 sources
Atomic Dog
George Clinton · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
3 sources
Rapper's Delight
The Sugarhill Gang · 1979
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1970s
5 sources
Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg · 1992
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1990s
3 sources
So What
Miles Davis · 1959
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1950s
4 sources
Cross Road Blues
Robert Johnson · 1936
Documented Sampling History
Delta Blues1930s
5 sources
Dem Bow
Shabba Ranks · 1990
Documented Sampling History
Dancehall1990s
5 sources
Cantaloupe Island
Herbie Hancock · 1964
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1960s
3 sources
Take Five
The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959
Documented Sampling History
Jazz1950s
5 sources
Greensleeves
Traditional (anonymous) · 1580
Public Domain
Folk1580s
5 sources
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Jane Taylor · 1806
Public Domain
Nursery Rhyme1800s
5 sources
Silent Night
Joseph Mohr & Franz Xaver Gruber · 1818
Public Domain
Christmas Carol1810s
6 sources
Happy Birthday to You
Patty & Mildred Hill · 1893
Public Domain
Traditional1890s
7 sources
I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor · 1978
Documented Sampling History
Disco1970s
6 sources
Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Country1960s
5 sources
I Want You Back
The Jackson 5 · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Soul1960s
6 sources
Misirlou
Dick Dale and his Del-Tones · 1962
Documented Sampling History
Surf Rock1960s
4 sources
Oh Happy Day
The Edwin Hawkins Singers · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Gospel1960s
3 sources
Tutti Frutti
Little Richard · 1955
Documented Sampling History
Rock and Roll1950s
7 sources
Hoochie Coochie Man
Muddy Waters · 1954
Cleared After Dispute
Blues1950s
3 sources
Oye Como Va
Tito Puente · 1963
Documented Sampling History
Latin1960s
5 sources
Real Rock
Sound Dimension · 1968
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1960s
4 sources
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers · 1956
Cleared After Dispute
Doo-Wop1950s
6 sources
Zombie
Fela Kuti and Africa 70 · 1976
Documented Sampling History
Afrobeat1970s
4 sources
Scorpio
Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Long Red
Leslie West (with Mountain) · 1969
Documented Sampling History
Hard Rock1960s
3 sources
When the Levee Breaks
Led Zeppelin · 1971
Documented Sampling History
Rock1970s
4 sources
Soul Makossa
Manu Dibango · 1972
Cleared After Dispute
Funk1970s
3 sources
It's a New Day
Skull Snaps · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
It's Just Begun
The Jimmy Castor Bunch · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
4 sources
Synthetic Substitution
Melvin Bliss · 1973
No Payment Mechanism
Funk1970s
5 sources
Take Me to the Mardi Gras
Bob James (comp. Paul Simon) · 1975
Documented Sampling History
Jazz-Funk1970s
6 sources
Nautilus
Bob James · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Jazz-Funk1970s
4 sources
Impeach the President
The Honey Drippers · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Apache
Incredible Bongo Band (comp. Jerry Lordan) · 1973
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
6 sources
Think (About It)
Lyn Collins · 1972
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
5 sources
Funky Drummer
James Brown · 1970
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
6 sources
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Julia Ward Howe (words); melody attr. William Steffe · 1862
Public Domain
Patriotic1860s
6 sources
The Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key (words); John Stafford Smith (melody) · 1814
Public Domain
Patriotic1810s
5 sources
Beautiful Dreamer
Stephen Foster · 1864
Public Domain
Parlor Ballad1860s
5 sources
Amazing Grace
John Newton (words); tune "New Britain" · 1772
Public Domain
Hymn1770s
6 sources
Frankie and Johnny
Traditional (Bill Dooley; publ. credited Hughie Cannon) · 1904
Public Domain
Folk Ballad1900s
4 sources
Home on the Range
Brewster M. Higley & Daniel E. Kelley · 1874
Public Domain
Folk1870s
6 sources
The Entertainer
Scott Joplin · 1902
Public Domain
Ragtime1900s
5 sources
Dixie
Daniel Decatur Emmett · 1859
Public Domain
Minstrel1850s
5 sources
St. Louis Blues
W.C. Handy · 1914
Public Domain
Blues1910s
8 sources
Maple Leaf Rag
Scott Joplin · 1899
Public Domain
Ragtime1890s
5 sources
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Albert Von Tilzer & Jack Norworth · 1908
Public Domain
Tin Pan Alley1900s
6 sources
In the Good Old Summertime
George "Honey Boy" Evans & Ren Shields · 1902
Public Domain
Tin Pan Alley1900s
5 sources
Peg o' My Heart
Alfred Bryan & Fred Fisher · 1913
Public Domain
Tin Pan Alley1910s
4 sources
Casey Jones
Wallace Saunders; T. Lawrence Seibert & Eddie Newton · 1909
Public Domain
Folk Ballad1900s
6 sources
UFO
ESG · 1981
Documented Sampling History
Post-Punk1980s
6 sources
Change the Beat (Female Version)
Beside (Ann Boyle) · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Hip-Hop1980s
6 sources
The Yankee Doodle Boy
George M. Cohan · 1904
Public Domain
Broadway1900s
4 sources
You're a Grand Old Flag
George M. Cohan · 1906
Public Domain
Patriotic1900s
4 sources
Danny Boy
Frederic E. Weatherly (lyrics); trad. "Londonderry Air" · 1913
Public Domain
Ballad1910s
5 sources
On the Beach at Waikiki
Henry Kailimai, G.H. Stover & Fred Fisher · 1915
Public Domain
Hawaiian1910s
4 sources
Shine On, Harvest Moon
Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth · 1908
Public Domain
Vaudeville1900s
4 sources
Sweet Adeline
Richard H. Gerard & Harry Armstrong · 1903
Public Domain
Barbershop1900s
2 sources
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Chauncey Olcott, George Graff Jr. & Ernest Ball · 1912
Public Domain
Tin Pan Alley1910s
4 sources
Over There
George M. Cohan · 1917
Public Domain
Patriotic1910s
3 sources
Give My Regards to Broadway
George M. Cohan · 1904
Public Domain
Broadway1900s
3 sources
Rock of Ages
Traditional hymn (Toplady & Hastings) · 1776
Public Domain
Hymn1770s
4 sources
Auld Lang Syne
Traditional (words by Robert Burns) · 1788
Public Domain
Folk1780s
4 sources
Bam Bam
Sister Nancy · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Reggae1980s
5 sources
Bitter Sweet Symphony
The Verve · 1997
Cleared After Dispute
Britpop1990s
4 sources
Vesti la giubba
Ruggero Leoncavallo — famed recording by Enrico Caruso · 1892
Public Domain
Opera1890s
2 sources
Nobody
Bert Williams (music), Alex Rogers (lyrics) · 1905
Public Domain
Vaudeville1900s
3 sources
Roll, Jordan, Roll
Traditional spiritual (Fisk Jubilee Singers)
Public Domain
Spiritual
4 sources
Good Times
Chic · 1979
Cleared After Dispute
Disco1970s
7 sources
Amen, Brother
The Winstons · 1969
No Payment Mechanism
Funk1960s
7 sources
Outstanding
The Gap Band · 1982
Documented Sampling History
Funk1980s
6 sources
Pick Up the Pieces
Average White Band · 1974
Documented Sampling History
Funk1970s
7 sources