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By Tracklib

Who is the Real Peter Gundry?

Who is the person behind the dark compositions sampled by 21 Savage, Pop Smoke, Russ, Coi Leray, and 808Melo, among others? Time to pull back the curtain on Peter Gundry.

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Budo's Neck-Snapping Sample for Macklemore's 'Heroes,' with cuts by DJ Premier

Backed by a throwback boom-bap production by Budo with cuts by DJ Premier, Macklemore reminisces about his childhood adoration for rappers, gangsters, and street icons. The main ingredient, front and center: a banging sample of Leroi Conroy’s "Tiger Trot."

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What is the Most Sampled Drum Beat Ever?

Fans of hip-hop will be familiar with the art of drum sampling. If you’d like to learn about the most sampled drumbeats ever, check out Tracklib’s rundown?

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The Most Sampled Songs in Hip Hop

Many of the most popular tracks in modern music are oriented around samples. Whether it’s Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Kanye West, Eminem, or Jay-Z, nearly every major hip-hop artist has indulged at some point in the art form of sampling.

By Tracklib

Sample Clearance Demystified: How to Clear a Sample

Sample clearance can seem overwhelming. Let us guide you through the maze of clearing samples, licensing, and what you need to know to stay in the clear. This guide demystifies music clearance and shows you the easy and affordable way to clear samples like a pro.

By Danny Veekens

The Italian Golden Age: Sonor Music Editions' Library Records from the 60s to 80s

Tracklib now offers hundreds of Sonor Music Editions records in jazz-funk, Italian soundtracks, dramatic themes, and avant-garde compositions from Italy’s golden era. Previously sampled by Madlib, DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Harry Fraud, among others.