music sampling

Madonna Comes For Tory Lanez For “Illegal Usage” of ’80s Hit

Madonna comes for Tory Lanez for sampling her 1985 hit "Into the Groove." Tory Lanez won't be catching a break… Read More

December 28, 2021

How the Sample Snitch Won

Hip-hop's code of silence pits producers against an obsessively resourceful block of fans. With the crate-digging community thriving online, there’s… Read More

August 20, 2021

A Brief History of Rappers Sampling Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles”

Vanessa Carlton's 2002 hit single has become a favorite for rappers and producers alike. Here is a brief history of… Read More

March 29, 2021

Could Juice WRLD’s Yellowcard Lawsuit Be Rap’s “Blurred Lines?”

In a post-"Blurred Lines" world, popular songs are more susceptible to litigation. Will Juice WRLD face a similar outcome? Juice… Read More

October 28, 2019