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.
