Free Samples
Aaron ThompsonIn this podcast, we connect the dots between popular songs and the samples they use. Free Samples is where you discover the songs that influenced your favorite artist 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. @freesamples_pod
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | ||||
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In this episode you'll hear all of the samples used on Kid Cudi's debut 2009 album, Man on the Moon: The End of the Day.
Songs used in this epidsode:
Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi
ABC Auto-Industry by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Sim... more
This episode covers the samples used by indie rock group Vampire Weekend.
Songs used in this episode:
A-Punk by Vampire Weekend
Diplomat's Son by Vampire Weekend
Hussel by M.I.A.
Let Down by Radiohead
Giving up the Gun by Vampire Weekend... more
This episode covers the songs used on the second half of Kanye West's album, Graduation.
Songs used in this episode:
Flashing Lights by Kanye West
I Got Money by Jeezy
Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West
Long (Live at Woodstock) by Red Moun... more
This episode uncovers the samples used on the first half of Kanye West's 2007 album, Graduation.
Songs used in this episode:
Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John
Good Morning by Kanye West
The Ruler's Back by Jay-Z
Kid Charlemagne... more
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 Nikes On My Feet.
Songs used in this episode:
Senior Skip Day by Mac Miller
Nikes On My Feet ... more
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:
Umbrella by Rihanna
Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna
Wanna Be Startin' Something by Micha... more
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 episode:
If You Know You Know by Pusha T
Twelve O'Clock Satanial by Air
Heart N' Soul by Book... more
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 by Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz
Punchin' the Clock by J. Cole
There's Something Missing b... more
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- Fascinating and well researched
I’ve only listened to a few but I’m hooked.
Apple Podcasts5Marg Red 99
Australia2 years ago - Love the breakdowns
Awesome way to break songs down to their main components and tell us where the samples came from. Great podcast. Keep it up kid
Apple Podcasts5Eman118
United States4 years ago - Great podcast!
Really cool and interesting podcast!!!
Apple Podcasts5razeetarUnited States5 years ago - Free Samples Review
This is the greatest podcast of all time. This podcast saved my marriage, my kids talk to me now, and my dog that ran away came back. I was going to end my life before this podcast came out and gave my life meaning. Thank you Free Samples for saving my life.
Apple Podcasts5shakyoosufUnited States6 years ago
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