Robert Wilson, influential bassist of soul/funk outfit The Gap Band, died on Sunday of a heart attack at his home in California. He was just 53 years old. Along with his brothers Charlie and Ronnie, and members Raymond Calhoun and Ronnie Smith, the group found fame in the late 70′s and early 80′s with their [...]
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Ten Vocal Samples You’ve Heard a Million Times Before but Never Knew Where They’re From
Ever wondered where that scratchy voice saying “f-f-f-rrreeeesssshhh” on every second ’80s rap record actually originated from? Or who originally sang the chorus of “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock? Look no further. We’ve handpicked ten of the most recognisable and widely used vocal samples of all time, the ones you [...]
Michael Jackson’s Magic Lives On through Samples and Covers
It’s with great sadness that we learnt of Michael Jackson’s untimely passing at the age of 50. Even more sad is the fact that he was due for a spectacular series of comeback shows in London in just two weeks. Michael’s contribution to music, and pop culture in general, is immeasurable. A true icon of [...]
