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Tracklib Sampling Awards: The Best Samples from 2023

The most comprehensive celebration of sampling from 2023: hosted by Tracklib, judged by you.

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Hottest Flips: Afrobeat, Miami Bass, Gritty Gangsta Rap & 70s Soul

In this series we reveal the samples behind the hits and give you first-hand production insights. See which records on Tracklib these top producers picked out, and hear how they were flipped in songs by Vic Mensa, Ty Dolla $ign, Russ, Baauer & more.

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Music Sampling and Content ID: A 2023 Guide

Content ID digital fingerprinting systems are the arch-enemy of producers who use royalty-free music or don't clear their samples. The technology is designed to detect copyright infringement and protect content owners. This article guides you through the maze of Content ID and shows you how to avoid problems and takedowns.

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Sweet Soul, Open Drum Breaks & Funky Instrumentals by Colemine Records

When producer Budo sampled "Tiger Trot" by Leroi Conroy earlier this year for "HEROES" by Macklemore & DJ Premier, he told Tracklib the sample immediately transported him to "a neck-snapping '36 Chambers'-type world." That's what the catalog of Ohio-based record label Colemine Records is all about: gritty sounds and neck-snapping beats. This is our selection of four records, ready to be sampled.

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The Ultimate List of Sample Breakdowns by Tracklib: The Best Chops & Flips Of All Time

Tracklib's Sample Breakdown celebrates the art of sampling. The series visualizes the sampling techniques behind the songs. From iconic golden-era hip-hop samples to today's biggest hits.

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Sample Cutting-Edge Sounds & Textures by Six Jazz Mavericks on We Jazz Records

The forward-thinking music on We Jazz Records offers unlimited creativity. We have selected six artists from the vast We Jazz catalog, preceded by a short interview with label founder Matti Nives. In part inspired by hip-hop and sampling, the following sounds from the Helsinki-based record label are ready to be flipped—from a 'soul jazz scorcher' to drum breaks to spacious textures.