Syl Johnson on Wu-Tang and Sampling

[mortuus est]

FADER TV: Interview With Syl Johnson - YouTube


rza da gawd be paying them big cheques

 

[newworldafro]

interesting...........

 

[criminology]

That was some interesting shyt.

 

[phonthought3000]

We Gonna Pay Ya.....and Gonna Blow Ya Azz To The Muthafukkin Sky

 

[newworldafro]

We Gonna Pay Ya.....and Gonna Blow Ya Azz To The Muthafukkin Sky

................ I have a feeling that quote is going to do numbers...

 

[Tom]

I respect any old head who can name Wu tang albums off the top of their head like that


I disagree with sampling being stealing tho, however there have been many examples of producers straight stealing an old song, changing very little and adding drums. Both Kayne and Just Blaze have been guilty of this in the past.


The best producers can take a sample and create a totally new sound with it to the point that you didn't even realize it was a sample

 

[MMM]

I respect any old head who can name Wu tang albums off the top of their head like that


I disagree with sampling being stealing tho, however there have been many examples of producers straight stealing an old song, changing very little and adding drums. Both Kayne and Just Blaze have been guilty of this in the past.


The best producers can take a sample and create a totally new sound with it to the point that you didn't even realize it was a sample

yeah i agree although it is somewhat impressive sometimes on how they found the sample and getting the right drums.

but to me rza is the most creative sampler, and he makes his own melody's too e.g. rainy days.

 

[newworldafro]

I respect any old head who can name Wu tang albums off the top of their head like that


I disagree with sampling being stealing tho, however there have been many examples of producers straight stealing an old song, changing very little and adding drums. Both Kayne and Just Blaze have been guilty of this in the past.


The best producers can take a sample and create a totally new sound with it to the point that you didn't even realize it was a sample

I was sorta upset he said it was stealing too, but the bolded part made me think. .......so folks have been making tracks and have blended the sample so well, you don't know its a sample...

 

[Tom]

Thats why Primo is the goat IMO


the nikka took a sample from a bible movie and made "Nas is like", took nikkas years to find that sample

 

[lachreyatarbabypits]

Thats why Primo is the goat IMO


the nikka took a sample from a bible movie and made "Nas is like", took nikkas years to find that sample

I agree. Primos samples are some of the most grave digginest shyt ever. And then when he cuts it and outs it all together its a masterpiece.

 

[cimalee]

great interview r.ip syl did yall know hes chad johnsons dad

 

[LandryFieldsDad]

Thats why Primo is the goat IMO


the nikka took a sample from a bible movie and made "Nas is like", took nikkas years to find that sample

Premo-Nas represent sample
From a 1920s film thief of Baghdad
Sample at 50 seconds

 

[Tom]

great interview r.ip syl did yall know hes chad johnsons dad

hes not dead breh

 

[SwagmundFreud]

I respect any old head who can name Wu tang albums off the top of their head like that


I disagree with sampling being stealing tho, however there have been many examples of producers straight stealing an old song, changing very little and adding drums. Both Kayne and Just Blaze have been guilty of this in the past.


The best producers can take a sample and create a totally new sound with it to the point that you didn't even realize it was a sample

DJ Shadow comes to mind.

 

[Joe Chink]

I respect any old head who can name Wu tang albums off the top of their head like that

I was quite surprised...Then again RZA has good relationships with older musician. They respect his style, even Isaac Hayes.