Is sampling real art, are producers getting lazy, or are these the same arguments as before? A look at the history, and impact, of sampling in conversation with Diddy, Nile Rodgers, DJ A-Trak, Amen-Ra, Jarred Jermaine, and Merck Mercuriadis.
Now, whilst Hip Hop continues to evolve and inspire many of us who have been touched by its impact, it remains essential to recognise its foundational pillars: DJing, MCing, Breakdancing and Graffiti.
The year 1967 was a remarkable one for music, as it witnessed the emergence of new genres, styles, and movements that would shape the sound of the decades to come.