Sampling: The New Old Thing – in Numbers
Sampling, the art of incorporating others’ works into new creations, has evolved significantly over time. From its early days with pioneers like J Dilla in the 2000s, artists have taken this practice to new heights, reusing everything from sounds and melodies to voice clips and movie lines.

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