Sly Stone — The First Rap Superstar? Cloaked in otherworldly, funky style, Sly Stone was a rap superstar before hip-hop even existed. Since the last one blew up, here’s one you probably didn’t know 👀 ...

Part of the art of finding a sample is understanding the nuances of the songs you’re hearing and the thought process of ...

There's nothing quite like nostalgia. Just about anything can trigger a memory of your younger years, whether it's a picture, a fire ’fit or, as often happens, a song. Music, especially hip-hop, is ...

The new adidas ZX 2K Boost takes inspiration from the classics to create a modern icon. Complex AU looks at the way hip-hop is doing the same thing. Hip-hop began with samples. From the genre’s ...

We’re still reeling from last week’s loss of funk legend Sly Stone, who suffered from a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s hard to even capture in words how profound and ...

House music being celebrated in new songs from big-time acts like Drake and Beyoncé has turned into a huge conversation as of late, but the fast-paced, drum and hi-hat-riddled genre has always had a ...

Other artists have also loved incorporating rock riffs and heavy drum beats into their songs. See if you can match the alternative song to the hip-hop track that sampled it. “It does maybe come from a ...

Last summer, I received an email from an independent rap label, promoting one of its new releases. It had a note attached about samples. “Do your best to refrain from mentioning them by name unless ...

Ye samples Asha Bhosle classic in ‘Bully’, sparks global buzz Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, ...

Standing tall in the world of hip-hop, 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown's first ever sample came from the most unlikely band.