Although music sampling—the reuse of previous music in a new song or piece—is a rich, centuries-old tradition, we seldom hear about its successes. On one hand, the mass media seems to have drawn a ...

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When artists sample music, are they stealing or merely being creative and using the work in a new way? Before diving into my research on the art of sampling music, I’ll admit I was the person on the ...

Ahead of the release of his debut solo album, Mike D looks back at the audacious, anything-goes sampling ethos behind the Beastie Boys' magnum opus ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping contemporary sounds. As we dive into 2024, it’s clear that many artists are channeling the past, breathing new ...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of the most successful (and richest) men in the music business. He has many to thank for this success. When he launched Bad Boy Records, the Notorious B.I.G. was one of the ...

This is sure to put a damper on his weekend plans. R&B hitmaker The Weeknd is named in a copyright lawsuit over his top charting song, “The Hills,” according to documents obtained by The Hollywood ...

Dean Garfield, president and CEO, Information Technology Industry Council, Washington, D.C. Kembrew McLeod, associate professor, department of communication ...

We're getting to the bottom of sampling and clearances. To help us, we've enlisted two of the biz's best - Bluejuice muso Jake Stone who is also from the music advocacy body Music NSW and Julia Kosky ...