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In this podcast, host Aaron Thompson will connect the dots between popular songs and the samples they use. Free Samples takes you through the history of artists borrowing, or sometimes stealing, pieces from some of their biggest influences. Listening will give you a better understanding of sampling in popular music, uncover songs that you haven’t heard before, and learn the best samples behind your favorite songs. Powered by Piper Creative.

Mac Miller: K.I.D.S.

In this episode we take a closer listen to the samples used on Mac Miller's 2010 mixtape, K.I.D.S. Including songs like Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza and Ni...
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Rihanna

This episode covers the samples used in some of Rihanna's most popular songs including: "Don't Stop the Music" and "SOS." Songs used in this episode: ...
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Pusha T: DAYTONA

This episode covers the samples used in Pusha T's 2018 album DAYTONA. It's produced by Kanye West and contains some great samples. Songs used in this ...
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J. Cole: The Off-Season

In this episode I cover the best samples from J. Cole's latest album, The Off-Season. Songs used in this episode: 95 South by J. Cole Put Yo Hood Up b...
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DJ Khaled

In this episode, we take a closer look at samples used by DJ Khaled, including songs from his new album KHALED KHALED. Songs used in this episode: All...
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Doja Cat

In this episode, we take a closer look at samples used by Doja Cat. Including Freak and Streets.  Songs used in this episode: Say So by Doja Cat MOOO!...
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DAMN. Pt. 2

This episode covers the samples used on the second half of Kendrick Lamar's Grammy winning album DAMN. Songs used in this episode:  LOVE. by Kendrick ...
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DAMN. Pt. 1

This episode covers the samples used on the first half of Kendrick Lamar's Grammy winning album DAMN. Songs used in this episode: BLOOD. by Kendrick L...
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Episode 8 - Bam Bam

Sister Nancy's song Bam Bam is the most sampled reggae song ever. This episode will explore different ways the song has been sampled and become legend...
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