The music world is mourning the death of the former Sex Pistols manager turned solo artist and music producer Malcolm McLaren, who died of cancer this week, aged 64. Throughout his life, McLaren pushed the boundaries of popular culture, challenging the status-quo with revolutionary fashion, music and attitudes. His pivotal role in the birth of [...]
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2009: A Big Year for Sample-Based Music… and WhoSampled!
2009 was a phenomenal year for sample-based music. Looking at the list of U.S. number-one singles of 2009 to date, it’s astonishing to see that no less than 6 out of 13 are based on samples: Crack a Bottle by Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent Right Round by Flo Rida feat. Kesha Poker Face [...]
