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Amazing music with some crazy and memorable cover art!

Amazing instrumental music made with the feel of old school soul, funk, library, and soundtracks from the past.

Discover the studio orchestra I Marc 4 that carried their prominent style into Italian soundtracks and library music in the '70s by mixing jazz, pop, rock, and psychedelic music!

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Judge these tracks by the cover and see what you'll find!

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Master

Ryan Prewett

Just Can't Get You Outta My Mind

Soul

R&B / Soul

R&B (Contemporary)

RPM Music Library

North America

Walden Wesley

Adrian Bellaire

TERRACES

Ambient

Electronic

Psychedelic Soul

Experimental

9498 Library

SANITY

Daniel East

Forever and Ever

Contemporary Library

Soundtrack / Library

Eastline Libraries

ALIBI Music

Revelation

Cinematic / Orchestral

Albert King

Little Boy Blue

Blues

Tuff City Records

Coupe De Villes

So Long, Goodbye, It's Over - Take 3

Funk

Philly Groove Records (Reservoir Media Management)

Kaede Higuchi (樋口 楓)

MARBLE

Anime Soundtrack

Lantis

East / South East Asia

Hold It Now

Hip Hop / Rap

Beats

Hip Hop

Josh Andres

modern g

Nu Jazz / Acid Jazz

Onza Records

Alessandro Alessandroni

Alhaji Waziri Oshomah

Antonio Adolfo

Asha Bhosle

Band of Thieves

Benny Sings

Billy Cobham

Blowfly

Bob James

Bobby Caldwell

Bremer/McCoy

Brian Auger

Carolynn Porter

Charif Megarbane

Chicago Hartley

Chief Keef

Chubby Checker

Cookin Soul

Curtis Knight

Dave Hamilton

David Bendeth

DeRobert & The Half-Truths

Dexter Wansel

Ebo Taylor

Fantasy 15

First Choice

Frank Dukes (aka Ging)

Geggy Tah

Gianni Brezzo

Idris Ackamoor

Discover amazing rare funk and soul grooves from the legendary Sun Records.

Sun Soul

The hardest, darkest music to make your next stink face type beat.

Hard Samples

More banger tracks for making trap beats.

Fall Into a Trap

Smooth Funk

Add some southern twang to your beats with these classic country and folk tracks with some fire funk, soul, and rock influences!

Country Fire

A variety of music to score your own twisted fantasy.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Sample the best vocal jazz, from traditional jazz to easy listening, soundtracks, and lounge music.

Jazz Voice

Backwards is sometimes the way forward. These tracks were selected to be flipped and reversed.

Reverse, Reverse

Dramatic, action, and suspense filled tracks to make some epic beats.

Dramatic Themes

Dark, street hip hop and horrocore with tales about the darkside....

Horror Rap

Mad decent records to sample to make a moombahton hit in the style of Diplo.

Diplo

This collection provides you with samples to create a Drake Type Beat. Also learn how Drake used Tracklib to find loops for a recent hit song. 
 
#### How to Use Tracklib for Drake Samples 
There are different routes on Tracklib to get to a Drake Type Beat. If you are looking for specific samples in the style of Drake’s music, explore our Inspired collections like [Drake](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225071), [21 Savage](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/524127), or [Frank Dukes (aka Ging)](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/436652). That section also features collections inspired by the music of Notorious B.I.G., Three Six Mafia, J. Cole, and Travis Scott. 
If you want to dig for samples yourself, we recommend diving straight into the [All Songs](https://www.tracklib.com/music) section. Or if you are after ‘Drake loops,’ then our [royalty-free Sounds section](https://www.tracklib.com/sounds) is where it’s at. To get inspired, learn [how the sample for Drake’s “Stories About my Brother” was found](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/artists-producers-tracklib-sample-clearance) on Tracklib. 
 
#### Collaborations & Beef with Other Artists 
If you want to learn more about Drake’s hit songs and beef tracks, you can explore more in our articles including [Kanye West: Uncleared Samples and Trolling Drake](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/kanye-west-uncleared-samples-trolling-drake), [Kendrick Lamar VS Drake: The Samples Behind the Beef](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/kendricklamar-versus-drake-samples-beef-disstracks), and [Full Breakdown: The Samples Behind the Hip Hop Beefs](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/samples-breakdown-hip-hop-beefs).

#### Drake's Use of Samples in His Music (Notable Samples) 

Explore Tracklib’s [Sample Breakdown](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sample-breakdown-overview) videos for a better understanding of the production work for [Drake](https://www.billboard.com/music/drake/) by Noah 40 Shebib, Boi-1da, Conductor Williams, Scoop DeVille, and others: 
 
[Drake - Started From The Bottom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v_hUNxHuDA) 
**Produced by:** Mike Zombie, Noah "40" Shebib 
**Sample:** Bruno Sanfilippo & Mathias Grassow - Ambessence Piano & Drones 1 (2008) 

[Drake & 21 Savage - Spin Bout U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRgK14Wrz1A) 
**Produced by:** BanBwoi, Noah "40" Shebib 
**Sample:** B.G.O.T.I. - Give Me Your Lov'n (1995) 

[Drake - Stories About My Brother](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha9CidUTYdU) 
**Produced by:** Conductor Williams 
**Sample:** Jimmy Q - Maze (2023) 
 
[Drake - Best I Ever Had](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op9b6U9WLOY&ab_channel=Tracklib) 
**Produced by:** Boi-1da 
**Sample:** Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Fallin' In Love (1975) 

 
[Drake - Champagne Poetry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBhtXnwr9BE) 
**Produced by:** Masego, Noah "40" Shebib, Maneesh, Oliver El-Khatib 
**Sample:** The Singers Unlimited, The Gabriel Hardeman Delegation 

### Early influences

#### Drake's Musical Background and Early Inspirations 
 
Whether it’s dance club songs, a number one hit songs, or a banging anthem as the title track for albums like 'Take Care' and 'Views,' Drake is known for repurposing many influences into his music. The latter are albums that got him into the charts and numerous [positive Pitchfork reviews](https://pitchfork.com/artists/27950-drake/). Let’s not forget that [Drake’s lyrics](https://genius.com/artists/Drake) of course also play a part in that.

#### Impact of R&B and Soul Music on Drake's Sound
 
With samples as soulful as Stax Records, Lauryn Hill's sample usage, and collaborations with [Mary J. Blige](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/artists-producers-tracklib-sample-clearance) suggest: the sound of Drake is heavily informed by soul music. With that said, dig into [the best soul samples](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225072) or [R&B samples](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225073) to find your own slice of soul. Hell, you can even flip [hip-hop samples](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225070) or go crazy and weird and go for a taste of [Nujabes samples](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225089) to make your Drake Type Beat a whole lot smoother.

### Time to dig for Drake samples. [Explore the collection](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225071).

Drake

Trap style bangers that'll make everybody wanna come out here.

Pi'erre Bourne

Classic funk and disco to make music like the legendary French duo's Discovery album.

Discovery

Explore these worldly jams that'll help you make a certified banger like Timbaland!

Timbaland

Make some downbeat trip-hop-inspired music like Portishead with these tracks to sample.

Portishead

This is a complete sample pack in the style of Kaytranada. The soul, funk, R&B, and Brazilian records in this pack are the right ingredients for ‘Kaytranada Type Beats.’ Create the same kind of magic as he’s produced for Mach-Hommy, GoldLink, JID, PinkPantheress, Snoop Dogg, Chance The Rapper, and more. 
 
## Kaytranada on Tracklib 
 
There’s more to the collection than this sample library: Tracklib’s infamous [Sample Breakdown video series](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sample-breakdown-overview) also includes a breakdown of Kaytranada’s “At All.” On top of that, Kaytranada himself dug deep into the Tracklib vaults to sample [LaWanda Page](https://www.tracklib.com/music/artists/lawanda-page)’s “The Pilot” for IDK’s 2022 single, “[Drugstore](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/hottest-flips-samples-2022).” The flip of the comedy skit is a great example of Kaytranada’s original take on music production. No wonder there are even video tutorials on [how to make music](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/iconic-sampling-techniques) like Kaytranada with sample packs to get you started. 
 
## Early Influences
Kaytranada’s production work has always been heavily influenced by a wide range of genres, from soul and funk to electronic music and hip-hop. However, in [an interview](https://splice.com/blog/kaytranada-future-of-funk) with Splice, he stated he “didn’t grow up listening to funk, but everything I listened to was probably influenced by it in some ways… I didn’t pay attention to the genre of funk until my early 20s,” then citing [Anderson Paak](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/504067), Bruno Mars, and Khruangbin as artists who take soul and funk to the next level.

With his newest outfit Kaytraminé together with singer/rapper Aminé, he shows the diverse influences in dancefloor-minded productions with a clear touch of soul, funk, and R&B. Never leaving a distinct hip-hop groove throughout. The album was even nominated in Tracklib’s [Sampling Awards 2023](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sampling-awards-2023). 
 
## Sampling in Kaytranada's Music
Sampling is a fundamental element of hip-hop and electronic music production. Kaytranada's music is a prime example of the art of sampling. "We cannot let this sampling shit die. (...) I'll sample till I die," he shared on Twitter. He also told [Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1](https://musictech.com/news/music/kaytranada-zane-lowe-sample-jackson-5/) that he’s “still trying to keep [sampling] alive in a way, because I really miss samples, man. I really do miss the use of samples. A lot of people do it. [The Alchemist](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/287748) – people like that – are still doing it and I still want to keep that alive, especially in electronic music. It’s definitely an art form. It’s like a collage. Not everyone is going to get it.”

For similar sounds, some might argue that a Ta-Ku sample pack follows the same lineage as Kaytranada’s sample chops and funky sample usage. 
 
## WhoSampled? Notable Samples Used by Kaytranada
Kaytranada's discography is filled with tracks that feature memorable sample flips. Here are some notable examples: 
**"At All":** Kaytranada's use of jazzy and soulful samples in this song creates a laid-back and groovy vibe that is instantly recognizable. Watch a sample breakdown [here](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sample-breakdown-overview) with also breakdowns of songs by Kaytranada collaborators like JID, Alicia Keys, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli, and more. 
 
**"Leave Me Alone" (feat. Shay Lia):** This track samples a classic funk record, infusing it with Kaytranada's signature electronic beats and soulful vocals.
**"Glowed Up" (feat. Anderson .Paak):** Kaytranada incorporates a mesmerizing sample into this track, creating a hypnotic atmosphere that perfectly complements [Anderson .Paak](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/504067)'s vocals.
**"Lite Spots":** In this song, Kaytranada samples a disco classic, giving it a modern twist with his production skills and unique sound manipulation.
**"Drive Me Crazy" (feat. [Vic Mensa](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sample-vic-mensas-let-u-know)):** This track showcases Kaytranada's ability to chop and loop samples creatively, resulting in a high-energy and infectious beat.
**"What You Need" (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson)**: Kaytranada blends elements of R&B and electronic music, utilizing [a vocal sample](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/premium-free-vocal-samples) that adds depth and emotion to the track. 
 
**Explore [this complete sample pack](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225084) with music for [legal and unlimited sampling](https://www.tracklib.com/how-it-works) to produce beats like Kaytranada.**

Kaytranada

When you wanna make some raw, grimey Wu approved bangers.

Get the classic soulful sound like the late J Dilla's classic album Donuts.

J Dilla's Donuts

Here's the ultimate soul to make a Jay Z's Blueprint type classic!

The Blueprint

Modern-day bangers to sample for that progressive electropop sound à la Galantis.

Galantis

It takes true art to sample like Nujabes. The Japanese producer is known as a godfather to the lo-fi aesthetic. This collection with piano loops, rare soul records, and Brazilian flips inspired by ‘Modal Soul’ is here to help give your beats a chillhop vibe. 
 
### How to Sample like Nujabes

The beatmaking of Jun Seba a.k.a. Nujabes is widely celebrated for a reason. In a video series titled [Iconic Sampling Techniques Explained](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/iconic-sampling-techniques), producer JFilt of VerySickBeats highlights how to produce beats like Nujabes. For that, he uses the samples "[Tiger Trot](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/macklemore-heroes-sample-djpremier-budo)" by Leroi Conroy, "Face The Future" by [70s soul](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/527176) group [Coupe De Villes](https://www.tracklib.com/music/artists/coupe-de-villes), and "Angels We Have Heard on High" by David Ian and [Acacia](https://www.tracklib.com/music/artists/acacia). 
 
 
### Japanese Anime Sample Packs

If you want to dig deeper into Japanese samples, why not check out [Bandai Namco - Ready To Flip](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/544813) or[Weeaboo Bangers](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/672807)? These collections focus on Japanese music, anime, and video game soundtracks. All genres that are heavily influential in the world of lo-fi and chillhop. Even Nujabes himself composed music for anime films. Most notably for the Samurai Champloo series together with an underappreciated Japanese producer: Fat Jon. 
 
### Get Inspired by Samurai Champloo samples
 
Watch the [Sample Breakdown video](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/sample-breakdown-overview#lofi) on “Battlecry” featuring Shing02, part of the Samurai Champloo OST. The video dissects the sample of “Emily” by The Singers Unlimited - a group famously sampled by J Dilla for a Slum Village classic. See the connections there? 
 
### The Connections Between J Dilla & Nujabes

Born two worlds apart, [J Dilla](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225086) and Nujabes are often mentioned in the same breath as lo-fi legends. The fact Detroit’s J Dilla and Tokyo’s Nujabes were both born on the very same day in 197 - and both passed away in the same month only four years apart - is quite peculiar. J Dilla and Nujabes are like distant brothers in beats. There are even resemblances between their sample usage and record collections. Read the article [Remembering J Dilla & Nujabes Through Samples](https://www.tracklib.com/blog/jdilla-nujabes-sampling-howto-beats) for more about that. 
 
### Sample Breakdowns of Nujabes

Other Sample Breakdown videos include "Luv(sic) Pt. 1-3" with Shing02, "Feather" featuring CYNE's Cise Starr & Akin, and arguably the most beautiful song by Nujabes: "Reflection Eternal" with the piano and vocal flip of Noriko Kose and Kenny Rankin. 
## For more Nujabes samples, dig further into [this sample collection inspired by Nujabes](https://www.tracklib.com/music/collections/225089)

Nujabes

Get that sound like Kendrick Lamar's Compton classic Good Kid MAAD City.

Good Kid MAAD City

Sample like Dre day and everybody's celebratin'!

Dr. Dre

Horror soundtrack and library music that's dark, frightening, and hard.

The Sounds of Horror

The jazz, soul, and funk tracks to get the legendary Tribe sound.

A Tribe Called Quest

Get the gritty, hard, and back to the roots straight sample sound of the Griselda camp.

Griselda

Get a taste of Tyler the Creator's sound with these eccentric and eclectic tracks!

Tyler The Creator

Funky and soulful records spanning from the 60s till today.

Blue Eyed Soul

Work it with these classic records to get Missy Elliot's old school influenced sound!

Missy Elliott

Whether it’s drumless loops or production in the style of classic hip-hop records, The Alchemist is one of the best to do it. Start making some production magic with these classic samples soul, funk, rock, and library samples like Uncle Al.

The Alchemist

Classic obscure funk, jazz, and hip hop like the pioneering sample based album Entroducing from DJ Shadow.

Endtroducing...

Dig like the D.I.T.C crew with these classic dusty tracks for making straight boom bap.

Diggin' in the Crates

Crazy funky rhythms straight outta Brazil.

Funkin' for Brazil

Explore some of the greatest and most influential jazz musicians.

Legends of Jazz

Samples to inspire you to make a classic like Nas' hip hop masterpiece Illmatic!

Illmatic

Inspired by one of the great pioneers - Rick Rubin. Make some def jams with these classic breaks, old school hip hop, heavy metal and classic rock tracks.

Rick Rubin

Inspired by Hit-Boy's hit sounds with these samples drenched in classic funk, soul, and modern trap influences.

Hit-Boy

Get that eclectic, dance and sample fueled big beat sound of Norman Cook.

Fatboy Slim

Samples inspired by the sound of Murda on the Beatz, so you know it's not nice!

Murda Beatz

Classic samples that are So So Def, spanning the career of ATL legend Jermaine Dupri.

Jermaine Dupri

Get that gritty, raw New York sound like Mobb Deep's classic The Infamous.

The Infamous

Soul and funky sounds to keep you going on and on like Erykah Badu's pioneering Neo Soul sound.

Erykah Badu

Epic, banger samples dripping with soul that would fit with a Maybach Music tag.

Rick Ross

Get the eclectic, powerful, and always soulful sound of the one and only Queen B!

Beyoncé

Gritty, raw gospel and blues classics packed with sample potential.

Raw Gospel

Music influenced by the Screwed and Chopped style made famous by the legendary DJ Screw out of Houston, Texas.

DJ Screw

Explore these Young Sinatra aka Bobby Tarantino aka Logic type samples.

Logic

Knock that Wheezy Outta Here sound with these dark, atmospheric samples.

Wheezy

Get the sound from Biggie Smalls' classic album from 1994.

Ready To Die

Explore the sounds and sample inspirations of electronic music legend Burial.

Burial

Dark, atmospheric, soulful samples for making Young Metro type beats.

Metro Boomin

June's selection of deep cuts with a big sampling potential — curated by the Tracklib team.

Sample 70s Soul by the Man behind 'Soul Dog'

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