Your favorite type of sample?

Combo7 · Post by **Combo7** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:36 pm

Sort of an odd poll, but at least it's something different.

While breakbeats are the backbone of hip hop, they almost never make my jaw drop like a well-flipped piano or horn sample can. At gunpoint I might go with piano but it's damn close.

Flute won't get a lot of votes, but a good flute loop can be NASTY.

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:38 pm

piano. poll over.

Stoned Starks · Post by **Stoned Starks** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:39 pm

it's all about the horns

curiouscharles · Post by **curiouscharles** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:11 pm

difficult, came down to drums/piano/horns for me, drums are easiest to emulate, so those were out, but piano and horns HAVE to be live or sampled, and there's nothing sicker than an ill piano sample.

docta doom · Post by **docta doom** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:31 pm

piano or horns, but i went with horns

BayAreaHustla408 · Post by **BayAreaHustla408** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:44 pm

VOCALS.......NO DOUBT

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:53 pm

Nothing beats a good string sample.

still illiterate · Post by **still illiterate** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:06 pm

an-also wrote:Nothing beats a good string sample.

shopvack · Post by **shopvack** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:33 pm

looooooove horn samples. a good examples is the wylin out remix by RJD2. the horns just bring the song to life.

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:48 am

See, they serve different purposes. Piano samples serve as a dope foundation for a song, horns are good for a change up during the hook and strings bring atmospherics (filler noise so the track doesn't sound too spare). Guitar can drive a song well, but it's a matter of finding the right piece. Microphone Fiend and You Played Yourself are great examples of masterfully flipped guitar loops.

I voted for piano, get the right tone and it's wicked.

bringinoutbangerz · Post by **bringinoutbangerz** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:43 am

Gee-Tar son, see RUN DMC, Edan

oracle21 · Post by **oracle21** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:49 am

pianerrrrrrrr

Fladlien · Post by **Fladlien** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:15 am

Horns are great because as a whole they are more obscure to get a hold of good samples of. Why the piano is such a beautiful instrument (especially in comparison to the horns), it's relatively easy to get your hands on great samples to flip, so therefore you have to respect the horns steez.

Also, I love when someone takes a drum loop that has been done and done and flips it in such a way that not only does it sound great, but it's also hard to recognize. For example, taking a straight drum loop and chopping it to give it swing etc.

Raphael De La Ghetto · Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:58 pm

Drums.

Cryptic One · Post by **Cryptic One** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:40 pm

drums by far

without drums hip hop doesnt exist

Combo7 · Post by **Combo7** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:05 pm

HipHoppin wrote:woulda said violin but it wasn't there

............

....... "strings."

The ILLatino · Post by **The ILLatino** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:50 pm

Stoned Starks wrote:it's all about the horns

"word up"

DeffEnders · Post by **DeffEnders** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:15 pm

It has gotta be drums.
How many great rap songs do you know that are nothing but a flute sample or horn sample or piano sample? one??? That is just spoken word.
Now how many great rap rap songs do you know that is nothing but drums?

How about:
[quote]World Premier
the lesson
top billin
Das Efx - Buck-Buck
KRS-ONE - Uh Oh
Jaylib ft Percee P-Exclusive
Clipse - Grindin
Gangstarr - Same Team, No Games
KRS One - Return of the Boom Bap (sorta)
Eric B and Rakim - My Melody
Gunz Blazing (Drums of Death, pt. 1) - UNKLE featuring Kool G Rap
T La Rock - It's Yours
Big Daddy Kane f/ Kool G Rap - Raw (Remix)
Lost Ones (Lauryn Hill)
place where we dwell
Prodigy - Infamous Minded
Show, Big L and Party Arty-raw and ready
edan - prisoner of war
Sucker MCs
Schoolly D

Vlad Analogue · Post by **Vlad Analogue** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:20 pm

it's all about the hones, boss

still illiterate · Post by **still illiterate** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:41 am

[quote="DeffEnders"]It has gotta be drums.
How many great rap songs do you know that are nothing but a flute sample or horn sample or piano sample? one??? That is just spoken word.
Now how many great rap rap songs do you know that is nothing but drums?

How about:
[quote]World Premier
the lesson
top billin
Das Efx - Buck-Buck
KRS-ONE - Uh Oh
Jaylib ft Percee P-Exclusive
Clipse - Grindin
Gangstarr - Same Team, No Games
KRS One - Return of the Boom Bap (sorta)
Eric B and Rakim - My Melody
Gunz Blazing (Drums of Death, pt. 1) - UNKLE featuring Kool G Rap
T La Rock - It's Yours
Big Daddy Kane f/ Kool G Rap - Raw (Remix)
Lost Ones (Lauryn Hill)
place where we dwell
Prodigy - Infamous Minded
Show, Big L and Party Arty-raw and ready
edan - prisoner of war
Sucker MCs
Schoolly D

Kid B · Post by **Kid B** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:26 am

Frsh poll. I agree with Sankofa, the way the sample is flipped and placed in the arrangements is the x factor. Drums are typically the main ingredient of a joint but can be freaked to stand out. A dope piano sample can make a track ominous serious business. Strings are more artful and can bring out different vibes while keeping a steadfast rhythm or can go completely bonkers the way RZA kicked off WTF. Vocals can elevate a track to greatness, the human element never fails to touch. De La have been utilizing this since the Prince Paul era. Flute loops have a nice flare even though seldom used. Bass loops are powerful in the right context, Eric B went off in 92 with it. Horns never fail to be striking, IMO it's the most expressive instrument. There is much language in the way a horn is played. A horn can bring out textures, colors, rhythms and a myriad of emotions in just a few notes. Gotta go with that.

Cryptic One · Post by **Cryptic One** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:29 am

[quote="still illiterate"][quote="DeffEnders"]It has gotta be drums.
How many great rap songs do you know that are nothing but a flute sample or horn sample or piano sample? one??? That is just spoken word.
Now how many great rap rap songs do you know that is nothing but drums?

How about:
[quote]World Premier
the lesson
top billin
Das Efx - Buck-Buck
KRS-ONE - Uh Oh
Jaylib ft Percee P-Exclusive
Clipse - Grindin
Gangstarr - Same Team, No Games
KRS One - Return of the Boom Bap (sorta)
Eric B and Rakim - My Melody
Gunz Blazing (Drums of Death, pt. 1) - UNKLE featuring Kool G Rap
T La Rock - It's Yours
Big Daddy Kane f/ Kool G Rap - Raw (Remix)
Lost Ones (Lauryn Hill)
place where we dwell
Prodigy - Infamous Minded
Show, Big L and Party Arty-raw and ready
edan - prisoner of war
Sucker MCs
Schoolly D

De Seven Free · Post by **De Seven Free** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:32 am

Piano, my favourite instrument.

Jennie C · Post by **Jennie C** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:39 pm

HipHoppin wrote:woulda said violin but it wasn't there...so i went with the flute

Combo7 · Post by **Combo7** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:48 pm

VIOLINS ARE STRINGS

avalanche · Post by **avalanche** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:34 pm

went with voice cause a good hook always makes the track complete

The Red Scare · Post by **The Red Scare** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:07 pm

i voted horns, but its really a toss-up between that and strings

Bobby D · Post by **Bobby D** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 9:45 am

piano, guitar and strings for me, but can only choose one :(

arlene · Post by **arlene** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:06 am

still illiterate wrote:
an-also wrote:Nothing beats a good string sample.

Steezel Weezel · Post by **Steezel Weezel** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:12 am

uncleared.

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