Inspired by Sza’s new album CTRL, where she samples a J Dilla beat from my favorite Busta Rhymes album, I’ve collected five legendary moments in sampling history. From Minnie Riperton’s whisper-range in Lyrics to Go to the classic song Runnin’ by Pharcyde, I’ve included key moments where you can hear the exact part sampled. Of course, this is just a taste of what comes in my email newsletter!

1. BUSTA RHYMES VS. SZA

Busta Rhymes – Turn Me Up Some ft. Redman

Sza – Doves in the Wind ft. Kendrick Lamar

2. MINNIE RIPERTON VS. A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Minnie Riperton – Inside My Love

Key moment: 3:04

A Tribe Called Quest – Lyrics to Go

3. DENIECE WILLIAMS VS. GEMINI

Deniece Williams – Silly

Key moment: 3:08

Gemini (aka Gemstones) – We On ft. Lupe Fiasco

4. MADE IN HEIGHTS VS. PARTYNEXTDOOR

Made In Heights – Chatoyant (Beauty Bass)

Partynextdoor – Wus Good/Curious

5. THE PHARCYDE VS. STAN GETZ & LUIZ BONFA

Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa – Saudade Vem Correndo

Key Moment: 0:49

The Pharcyde – Runnin’

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