Friday, December 31, 2010

Top 10 Most Sampled Artists in Hip Hop

Here's a list of the artists we hear the most in the songs we love to listen to.

10. Isaac Hayes
Here's one of Isaac's most sampled songs. Ike's Mood I was sampled over 30 times by folks like Mary J. Blige, Nas, and LL Cool J just to name a few.



9. Zapp
Here's one of Zapp's most sampled songs. More Bounce To The Ounce has been sampled over 60 times by artists like Ice Cube, MC Hammer and EPMD.



8. Lyn Collins
Here's one of Lyn Collins' most sampled songs. Think (About It) has been sampled over 100 times by artists like Twista, Lauryn Hill and Das EFX.



7. Bob James
Here's one of Bob James' most sampled songs. Nautilus has been sampled over 50 times by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Onyx and Wu-Tang Clan.



6. The Meters
Here's one of The Meters' most sampled songs. Cissy Strut has been sampled by artists like 2 Live Crew and Puffy.



5. The Average White Band
Here's one of The Average White Band's most sampled songs. School Boy Crush has been sampled over 20 times by artists like De La Soul, Special Ed and Public Enemy.



4. Sly and the Family Stone
Sing a Simple Song is one of Sly and the Family Stone's most sampled songs. This song has been sampled over 50 times by artists like 2Pac, Ol' Dirty Bastard and KRS-One.



3. Kool and the Gang
N.T. is one of Kool and the Gang's most sampled songs. It's been sampled over 30 times by artists like the Jungle Brothers, N.W.A and Q-Tip.



2. George Clinton
Atominc Dog has been sampled over 60 times by artists like Big Daddy Kane, Nice & Smooth and Redman.



1. James Brown
Of course the number 1 spot would go to "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business." James Brown has been sampled over 1300 times. Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved has been sampled over 50 times by artists like the Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill and Run-DMC.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Top 10 Most Covered Songs (Remakes)

Here's a list of the 10 most covered songs of all-time...

10. The Look of Love by Dusty Springfield



9. Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland



8. Blackbird by The Beatles



7. Summertime by Abbie Mitchell

(couldn't find the original, so here it is by Nina Simone)


6. Imagine by John Lennon



5. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones



4. And I Love Her by The Beatles



3. Cry Me A River by Julie London



2. Yesterday by The Beatles



1. Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles

This song has been covered over 131 times by various artists...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Video: Lloyd - Let's Get It In ft. 50 Cent

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

New Video: Fabolous - You Be Killin Em

Monday, December 27, 2010

New Video: Jamie Foxx - Fall For Your Type

Friday, December 24, 2010

Sampled: Dr. Dre - Kush

Here's the new video by Dre...



Here's where he got his hook...

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Remake of the Week: All This Love

Here's the classic original...



And here's an updated version with Mr. Jamie Foxx and LL Cool J...

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

New Video: Dr. Dre - Kush

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

New Video: Yung Joc - Yeah Boy

Monday, December 20, 2010

New Video: Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand

Friday, December 17, 2010

Sampled: Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You



Here's who Stevie sampled. Who woulda thunk it?!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Remake of the Week: While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Here's The Beatles version from 1968...



Here's a great remake by Carlos Santana, India.Arie and Yo-Yo Ma this year...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

New Video: Ray J - Last Wish

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

New Video: Keyshia Cole - I Ain't Thru ft. Nicki Minaj

Monday, December 13, 2010

New Video: T-Pain - Rap Song

Friday, December 10, 2010

Sampled: Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway



Listen to the melody...


Thursday, December 9, 2010

Remake of the Week: Another Day In Paradise

Here's the classic by Phil Collins...


Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
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Here's Brandy & Ray J's version. I think I like it! :-)


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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

New Video: Black Eyed Peas - The Time

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

New Video: Raheem Devaughn - She's Single

I know it's winter, but you need your air conditioning on high for this one... LOL

Monday, December 6, 2010

New Video: Keri Hilson - The Way You Love Me

I went back and forth on whether or not to post this video. Of all the videos out there thus far by women singing demeaning songs with an equally demeaning video, this takes the cake. Here it is anyway with a little bonus I found on youtube. Fellas, enjoy. Ladies, please leave your comments. I would love to know your thoughts on this one...



Here's an interesting opinion on the video...

Friday, December 3, 2010

Sampled: B.o.B. - Not Lost




Here's who he sampled from...


Thursday, December 2, 2010

Remake of the Week: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

This is a classic...





Here is a remake that I find oddly intriguing...


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

New Video: Jazmine Sullivan - 10 Seconds

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

New Video: Lil Scrappy - Bad (THAT'S HER)

Monday, November 29, 2010

New Video: Rihanna - What's My Name?

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

New Video: Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

New Video: El DeBarge - Lay With You

Monday, November 22, 2010

New Video: Pitbull - Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor)

Friday, November 19, 2010

Sampled: Beenie Man - Who Am I (Sim Simma)

Sometimes lyrics sound familiar, but because they are used in a different genre, you don't recognize them. Check for the lyrics at 2:11.




The lyric sampled starts at 0:39.


Thursday, November 18, 2010

Remake of the Week: If This World Were Mine

Here's the original that I kinda sorta forgot about from 1967.





Here's the most popular version done by Luther...


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

New Video: Fantasia - I'm Doin' Me

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

New Video: Diddy-Dirty Money - Loving You No More

Monday, November 15, 2010

New Video: Christian Keyes - Cook My Dinner Naked

Friday, November 12, 2010

Sampled: Blackstreet - No Diggity

I remember when this song came out. Am I telling my age? LOL



Here's who they sampled from...

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Remake of the Week: Betcha By Golly Wow

The Stylistics had a hit with this song back in 1971.



Here's Phyllis Hyman's outstanding version in 1977.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New Video: Slim Thug ft. B.O.B. - So High

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

New Video: Kanye West - Runaway (Full-Length)

Monday, November 8, 2010

New Video: Willow - Whip My Hair

Friday, November 5, 2010

Sampled: Mary J. Blige (@MaryJBlige) - Good Woman Down

I absolutely love this song...



Here's who she sampled from...

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Remake of the Week: Do Me Baby

He is obviously the Master...



Me'lisa did an awesome job...

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

New Video: Rick Ross - Aston Martin Music

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

New Video: Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)

Monday, November 1, 2010

New Video: Lloyd - Lay It Down

Friday, October 29, 2010

Sampled: Nelly (@Nelly_Mo) - Dilemma

Here's the song we all know and love...



Here's the original that gave us Kelly's famous feature...

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Remake of the Week: A Dream

Here's the original version by Debarge that I love...



Here's Mary's very good remake...

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New Video: Ciara - Gimmie Dat

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

New Video: Eminem - No Love

Monday, October 25, 2010

New Video: Ciara - Speechless

Friday, October 22, 2010

Sampled: Intro - Funny How Time Flies (Lil Kim Remix)

I really love this version of their song...



Here's who they sampled from...

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Remake of the Week: Ribbon In The Sky

This is one of my favorite songs. It's so beautiful...



Then along came Intro with a great version of Stevie's classic. I wonder where they are now...

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

New Video: Nelly - Just A Dream

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New Video: Carrie Underwood - Mama's Song

Monday, October 18, 2010

Poem: SWAGGA

Another little something I penned...

You think it’s my hair
Or the clothes I wear
That’s got you doing a double-take?
Nah, that ain’t it

You think it’s my smile
Or my speaking style
That draws you like a moth to a flame?
No baby, that ain’t it

It’s my sassy ways
My alluring gaze
The way I gloriously amaze
It’s called SWAGGA

You think it’s my ch’i
Or that air of mystery
That’s got you so transfixed?
Well, it might be

You think it’s my strut
Or my shapely butt
That’s got you bout to have a fit?
Possibly

It’s cuz I’m sexy and wicked
I’m alarmingly gifted
It’s how one glance got you addicted
It’s called SWAGGA

You think it’s my lips
Or my rounded hips
That makes you want to drink from my cup?
Partly

You think it’s my eyes
Or my tart replies
That’s got you ready to give it up?
Totally

I can show you how to win
And with an artful grin
I can gracefully do it all again
It’s called SWAGGA

And I got it.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Sampled: Angie Stone (@AngieStone) - No More Rain (In This Cloud)



Here's where she sampled from...

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Remake of the Week: If I Were Your Woman

Here's the original by Gladys Knight & The Pips



Here's Stephanie Mills' version, which I adore...

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

New Video: Kelly Rowland - Rose Colored Glasses

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

New Video: Ne-Yo - One In A Million

Monday, October 11, 2010

New Video: Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends

Friday, October 8, 2010

Sampled: Omarion (@1Omarion) - Ice Box

I so love this song...



Here's who he sampled from...

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Remake of the Week: I Feel For You

So, a die-hard Prince fan prolly knew he did this first...



Here's Chaka doin' her thang...

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

New Video: Jazmine Sullivan - Holdin' You Down (Goin' In Circles)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

New Video: R. Kelly - When A Woman Loves

Monday, October 4, 2010

New Video: Eminem - Love The Way You Lie

Friday, October 1, 2010

Sampled: Amerie - 1 Thing

Absolutely love this song...



Here's who she sampled from

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Remake of the Week: I Turn To You

So, I didn't even know this existed...



I thought this was the original...

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

New Video: Drake - Miss Me

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

New Video: Kanye West - Power

Monday, September 27, 2010

New Video: Usher - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

Friday, September 24, 2010

Sampled: R. Kelly - Half On A Baby



Here's where he got his fammous "Ooo nah nah nah nah nah nah nobody nah nah nah nah"

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Remake of the Week: Sadie

Classic...



He did a great job!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Eddie Murphy - McDonald's (NSFW)

My God Son recently reacted to a burger just like this...

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New Video: Tank - Sex Music

Monday, September 20, 2010

Poem: My Glimpse Of Destiny

Here's another little something I cooked up...

I’ve heard all the rumors
My friends tell me how good you are
Some have actually been with you
Some admire you from afar

I keep checking you out
So I can see what they see
You’re very confident
You say you can transform me

I watch how you juggle us
Going from one to the next with ease
I can’t seem to be mad about it
When I have your attention I’m pleased

I see how close some are to you
It seems you give them your favor
I ask them how they do it
Why your love for them is greater

They say you love us equally
You’re the best they’ve ever had
They’ll never give you up
Even when you make them mad

I’m completely intrigued by you
How do I get closer?
I’m starving for your attention
With open arms you beckon me over

I hang out at your favorite spot
Because in your presence I am free
I’m addicted to our future
I’ve had my glimpse of destiny

Your love for me is amazing
You love me like no other can
Your love is more than extraordinary
It’s miraculous how our love story began
I blossom like a flower
Under the safety of your gaze
With you I’m my best me
I will love you the rest of my days

Now I walk around singing your praises
Telling my friends how much you love me
Our romance has enchanted them
They too want you to love them so freely

I don’t worry about sharing what we have
I know you’ll never leave me
Your love for me is mine alone
Because you are My G-O-D

Friday, September 17, 2010

Sampled: G-Unit ft. Joe - Wanna Get To Know You

I love this mellow groove...



Here's who they sampled from...

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Remake of the Week: I Heard It Through The Grapevine

You tend to forget they did this first...



This is the most popular version...



Marvin's version was also imitated for this...

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Who's On First?

This is still hilarious!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

New Video: Ke$ha - Take It Off

Monday, September 13, 2010

Billboard Rewind: Next - Wifey

This song was Number 1 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B chart this week 10 years ago.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Sampled in Reverse: The Isley Brothers - Summer Breeze

This was a little surprising...

1973



Here's who sampled it...

Lil Chill - Ghetto Child - 1995



Aaliyah - I Don't Wanna - 2000 (sample at 1:00)




Ludacris - Sex Room - 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Remake of the Week: At Your Best (You Are Love)

The Isley Brothers created this classic in 1976.



Then Aaliyah came along and made it her own in 1994...

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Where's the Beef?

Hahahaha! This still cracks me up!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New Video: Avant & Brian Culbertson - Skies Wide Open

Good to see Avant back. . .

Monday, September 6, 2010

New Video: Trey Songz - Bottoms Up ft. Nicki Minaj

If you know even a little bit about me, you know I LOVE Trey, but can't stand Nicki. I have to give her credit on this one, though. This is one of her best features...

Friday, September 3, 2010

Sampled: Mary J. Blige - You Remind Me

Everybody remembers "You remiiiiiiiiiiiind meeeeee..." LOL



Here's who she sampled from...

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Remake of the Week: Sweet Thing

We all remember the classic version Chaka sang back in the day...



Then Mary took it and made it her own...



As an added bonus, here's a video of the two performing together...

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The McDonald's Menu Song

I still can't say this. . . LOL

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

New Video: Monica - Love All Over Me

Monday, August 30, 2010

Little Prince (@dalittleprince) Mixtape: Invasion

Friday, August 27, 2010

Sampled: Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri Mix)

I love this song...



But the sample is the reason I love it so much. I LOVE this song...

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Remake of the Week: I Still Believe

I loved this song when it came out...



And then came Mariah's version, which I love equally...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Tyrese Coke Commercial

Another Classic from Coke. I'm not switching, tho. Pepsi girl all day!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

New Video: Christina Aguilera - You Lost Me

Monday, August 23, 2010

New Addition to the iPod Top 25 Most Played: Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U.

Here's something else I listen to a lot...

Friday, August 20, 2010

Sampled: LL Cool J - Farmers Blvd



Here's who he sampled from:

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Remake of the Week: You Are So Beautiful

Here's the orignal track by Billy Preston (Bet you thought it was Joe Cocker) LOL



And then Babyface made it his own. . .

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sometimes

Another little something I wrote. . .

Enjoy!

Sometimes the words pour out of me
Sometimes I'm stuck
Sometimes I know just how I feel
Sometimes I don't
Sometimes I'm in awe of the world around me
And sometimes I'm saddened by how the world turns

Sometimes I'm angry for no reason
Sometimes I'm happy for everything
Sometimes I see the silver lining
Sometimes I keep looking for that black cloud
Sometimes I try to be a better person
And sometimes I feel like giving up

Sometimes I know my purpose
Sometimes I still feel lost
Sometimes I know what I know
Sometimes I'm unsure
Sometimes I can see beauty everywhere
And sometimes I don't want to look

But I always know that God loves me
And that I am worthy
I always know that I am a work in progress
And that I will achieve His aspiration for me
I always know that I have a purpose
Even if I don't know what it is
Always knowing what I know to always be true
Makes the sometimes fade

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

New Video: T.I. - Got Your Back

Monday, August 16, 2010

You Will Survive



I heard this song when I really needed it and I just wanted to share it with you. Know that whatever hardship you're going through - be it at home or at work, in your relationship with your significant other or a family member. Even if you are just generally not feeling your best. YOU WILL SURVIVE.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Sampled: Michael Jackson - Black Or White

Who doesn't love this song and video?



Here's who he sampled from. . .

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Remake of the Week: Girlfriend

I had no idea this song was a remake! Here's the original track by Paul McCartney and Wings.



Here's the only version I'd ever heard until recently. Who knew?

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Classic Coke Commercial

I don't drink Coke, but this is a classic.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New Video: Fat Joe - If It Ain't About Money

Monday, August 9, 2010

New Addition to the iPod Top 25 Most Played: Ludacris - Sex Room

I've been banging this relentlessly. . . LOL

Friday, August 6, 2010

Sampled: Usher - There Goes My Baby

I so love this song. . .



Here's who he sampled from. Gotta listen closely. . .

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Remake of the Week: Baby I'm Scared of You

I absolutely adore this original track by Womack & Womack.



I heard this for the first time not too long ago. I think Leela James did a good job.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

2010 Kia Soul Commercial

This is absolutely hilarious!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

New Video: Usher - There Goes My Baby

Monday, August 2, 2010

Trey Songz Mixtape: Already Taken

Friday, July 30, 2010

Sampled in Reverse: Womack & Womack - Baby I'm Scared of You

I have always loved this song. . .

1983


So whenever I hear a song that samples it, I automatically tune in. . .

2005


2008