I love samples. I think they add an awesome texture to music, but I also just appreciate the fusion of styles that often comes along with a good sample. Smoky voiced women introduce themes before beats drop in and set the tempo for the track. The Shirley Bassey Remixes bring that sort of feeling to an entire album, and it's borderline magic.
Along with that, I love discovering where samples come from - unearthing the original, still in the plastic wrap, before some modern producer got his paws on it. So I'm starting a new feature, along with Stu Reid Under the Covers, that I want to call The Stu Reid Sampler. I'll take a track that features a sample somewhat prominently, hunt down the original, and give 'em both to ya.
This track is an amazing cut from De-Phazz, a sample-based jazz group that combines dj turntablism with ethnic hip hop beats to make some really original tunes. This one is my favorite, far and away.
The sample it draws on is from the very end of Ella Fitzgerald's Love For Sale, a tune about prostitution, most likely. The Lady and I had an epiphany moment in the car when the track hit the 5:30 mark and the sample reared it's lovely head, I hope it has a similar effect for others.
De-Phazz - Cut The Jazz
Ella Fitzgerald - Love For Sale
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