Stuff You Should Know Selects: How Music Sampling Works
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Aug 19, 2023 Dive into the intriguing world of music sampling, where creativity meets controversy. Discover how early innovators like DJ Kool Herc shaped the landscape and the legal battles that followed. Learn about the ethical dilemmas artists face regarding ownership and compensation. Explore perspectives from legends, like Jimmy Page, on the complexities of using samples. Unpack landmark cases and the impact of corporate greed on musicians, all while tracing sampling's evolution from the 1970s to today's electronic hits.
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Bridgeport's Lawsuits
- Bridgeport, a music catalog company, sues artists who sample music they own.
- They've filed numerous lawsuits, including one against Jay-Z, becoming known as "sample trolls."
Music Piracy
- The music industry's aggressive copyright protection has had unintended consequences.
- This has contributed to the rise in music piracy, as people feel less sympathy for the industry.
Funky Drummer
- Clyde Stubblefield's drum break in James Brown's "Funky Drummer" has been sampled extensively.
- Despite not receiving royalties, Stubblefield offers new drum breaks for a share of sales.