In this eight episode special, we separate the art form from all external noise and take a look at one of the world's most popular genres – delving into the more refined elements of hip hop music and culture. Our very first episode explores the rather controversial topic of sampling where opinions are divided to this very day. Is it artistry or outright stealing? We take a look at the art of sampling as the hip-hop producer's greatest production "weapon".

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Playlist:

11:47 - Souls Of Mischief - 93 'til Infinity

16:23 - MED BLU MADLIB (feat. MF DOOM) - Knock Knock

21:02 - Common - Misunderstood

27:12 - De La Soul - Eye Know

31:03 - Joey Bada$$ - 95 Til Infinity

35:23 - J. Dilla (feat. Common & D'Angelo) - So Far To Go

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Original Samples:

41:03 - Billy Cobham - Heather

50:36 - Bernie Worrell - I'll Be With You

57:35 - Nina Simone - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Live)

61:13 - Steely Dan - Peg

64:59 - Caldera - Ancient Source

69:12 - The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)

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Tags:  hip hop,  sampling,  the flow