Need to Explain Sampling To Somebody In 3 Ear-Bending Minutes? Watch This (Video)

Heads love samples, from Kraftwerk’s “Trans Europe Express” in Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force’s “Planet Rock” to Twin Sister’s “Meet The Frownies” in Kendrick Lamar’s “The Recipe.”

The folks at Eclectic Method made a three-minute reel that traces the chronology of sampling through the years, stopping in some pretty remarkable places. A/V Heads will appreciate the audio and visual mixing, all down to incredible beat-matching that any DJ or producer can massively appreciate.

This video works to show the progressive sampling through the decades, as well as some of the main sources (no pun) that beat-makers are forever stuck on. If you ever forget that Hip-Hop music is a gestalt of many things, especially found elements, here’s your reminder in HQ sound and crisp color:

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