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Blowfly

Blowfly is the stage name and alternate persona of Clarence Reid (born February 14, 1939 in Cochran, Georgia; died January 17, 2016 in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida), who was a songwriter for many hit R&B acts in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Isaac Hayes

Isaac Lee Hayes (born Aug 20, 1942, in Covington, Tennessee - died Aug 10, 2008, in Memphis, Tennessee) was an influential soul singer, songwriter, musician, producer, arranger, and actor. One of the key creative forces behind Memphis' Stax Records, Hayes began his recording career in 1962, soon playing saxophone for The Bar-Kays. Hayes and writing partner David Porter would pen numerous hits for Stax artists such as Sam & Dave ("Hold On! I'm Comin'", "Soul Man") and Carla Thomas ("B-A-B-Y") during the mid-1960s. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Isaac+Hayes">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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Sly & Robbie

Sly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One staggering estimate is that they have played on or produced some 200,000 songs. Sly & Robbie are reggae's longest lasting production team. The rhythm section of drummer Lowell Dunbar (nicknamed Sly after Sly Stone, one of his favorite musicians) and bass guitarist Robert Shakespeare started working together in the mid 1970s, after having established themselves separately on the Jamaican music scene. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Sly+&+Robbie">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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Les Baxter

Les Baxter (March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was an American musician and composer. Baxter studied piano at the Detroit Conservatory before moving to Los Angeles for further studies at Pepperdine College. Abandoning a concert career as a pianist, he turned to popular music as a singer. At the age of 23 he joined Mel Tormé's Mel-Tones, singing on Artie Shaw records such as "What Is This Thing Called Love?". Baxter then turned to arranging and conducting for Capitol Records in 1950 <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Les+Baxter">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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80s Nightclub

Soul, r&b, and dance tunes from the 80s to give you some nostalgic sample inspiration.
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Yacht Rock

Music with the west coast/soft rock sound to sample for your private 80s Yacht Club.
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Funky Elevator Ride

The funkiest, smoothest jazz you'd be lucky to hear on an elevator.
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Breakup Music

The pain of losing your love can turn to some great music.
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Blaxploitation

The dopest music that could easily fit in a 70s Blaxploitation film.

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Business Man

Sinamantes
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Vicki (Slick Vic)

Kofi Wilmot
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I'm For You

Keys
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Backroads of my mind

Jade Stone & Luv

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Songs with multitracks

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Sweet Peach Lemonade

Isaac Hayes
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Al Wants his Stuff Back

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Love Freeze - Take 10

First Choice
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I'm Alive - Dub

Sly & Robbie
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Tengo Piel

Guizado, Ava Rocha

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Maceo Parker

Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and soul jazz saxophone player, best known for his contributions to James Brown's distinct sound. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina in a musically-rich environment. His mother and father sang in a church and both his brothers are accomplished musicians (drums and trombones). He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Maceo+Parker">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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80s Bangers

The best soul, rock, and funk to take you back to the crazy, synthy 80s.
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African

Our catalog of African music includes a wide range of styles to sample. The music is as rich and diverse as the continent’s history. Go for traditional percussion, afrobeat gems, or unearthed stems by labels who dig deep into African music.
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Philly Groove Records (Reservoir Media Management)

Philly Groove Records was a soul music label started by Stan Watson and Sam Bell in 1967, with noted producer Thom Bell doing A&R. The label's best-known artists were male vocal group, the Delfonics and female group, First Choice. Both acts enjoyed a run of hits during the late 60s and early 70s, especially on the R&B charts. The label also had other artists such as Nat Turner's Rebellion and David Lasley. It, along with Philadelphia International Records, was instrumental in establishing the famed Philadelphia soul sound. The label was distributed by Bell Records from its inception in 1967 until 1974, when the label closed down shortly after Bell Records was folded into Arista Records. In 2012, independent music publisher Reservoir Media Management acquired Philly Groove Records and its sister music publishing company, Nickel Shoe Music. In 2013, Reservoir released its first original record featuring music from the Philly Groove catalog, a compilation of select tracks by The Delfonics called Philly Groove Records Presents: This Time kicking off the album series Philly Groove Records Presents.
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Funk

“Give the drummer some”–but also don’t forget the rest. Our Funk catalog allows you to sample drum breaks like no other (think “Impeach the President” by The Honey Drippers) as well as to discover countless other funk tracks. From jazz-funk all the way to P-funk. There’s a reason why the most sampled drum breaks come from this genre: find your holy grail and immortalize funk in your own way.