Kanye West once sampled a Luther Vandross song for his Slow Jamz song made in collaboration with Jamie Foxx

Music Genius Kanye West Made the Best Use of Sample Music According to Fans, Using an Iconic 1981 Song

Kanye West [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west/] is not only a
collaboration king but also a sampling king. The ‘Donda’ singer is appreciated
for mixing a number of samples, new and old, to create new music. It not only
leads to good beats, but unknowingly adds a pinch of nostalgia to them. But what
is music sampling?

The term is used in the music industry when an artist uses a part or parts of a
tune of an existing song to create a new one. Proper permission is required to
do so. West has sampled from a mixed bag of both rap and rock artists including
Elton John, The Dells, Blackjack, etc. His Twitter fan page shared a clip with
the song ‘A House is Not a Home’ playing. Singer Luther Vandross released it
back in 1981 and it still remains a classic.

> Ye never miss https://t.co/4AxazG5YCp [https://t.co/4AxazG5YCp]
> pic.twitter.com/zjUc6BmFpv [https://t.co/zjUc6BmFpv]
> 
> — Donda Times (@dondatimes) May 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/dondatimes/status/1658230478275477505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Ye apparently sampled the music for his 2003 superhit collaboration. He and
Jamie Foxx produced the Twista song ‘Slow Jamz’ for the album ‘Kamikaze’. The
lyrics of the song itself mentioned several artists, including Luther Vandross,
Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, New Edition, etc.

ALSO READ: Rescue Me: Did Drake Just Diss Kanye West by Sampling Kim Kardashian
in His Unreleased Song?
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rescue-me-did-drake-just-diss-kanye-west-by-sampling-kim-kardashian-in-his-unreleased-song/]

During the initial years, Ye was known more for his production skills than for
rapping. But considering the number of samples he uses, West has been sued for
illegal sampling
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-personally-acknowledged-lawyer-denies-kanye-west-making-any-profit-from-donda-2-sales-despite-2-2-million-worth-revenue/]
as well. Regardless, fans took notice of the Vandross sample and appreciate Ye
over it.


FANS BACK KANYE WEST FOR SAMPLING A 1981 LUTHER VANDROSS SONG

When a Twitter user asked which sample has been used the best by an artist, a
clip showed the Vandross song sampled by Ye. Twitterati are now appreciating the
modern rapper for reusing an old classic. “That’s why he’s the best,” said one
about Ye over his well-done use of samples.

> thats why hes the best 🤷🏻‍♂️
> 
> — Paulo Lopes (@fpaulolopes) May 15, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/fpaulolopes/status/1658254030143979526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Loved the original and love the sample
> 
> — Teasha b (@Jordandabest23) May 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Jordandabest23/status/1658278228128038914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Another fan always wanted Ye to sample it, unaware that it was already done.

> Man I was thinking ye should sample this until I heard it lol
> 
> — ye (@bigpopa12341) May 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/bigpopa12341/status/1658284658705182721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



A fan stated how Ye’s ‘Life of the Party’ song is a better example. However, Ye
was sued by Boogie Down Productions for sampling the 1986 track ‘South Bronx’.
He apparently asked for permission verbally, but went ahead despite not
completing the process.

> Life of the party>>>
> 
> — SZN (@lonerszn) May 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/lonerszn/status/1658284001570725889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Spaceships🚀>>
> 
> — SZN (@lonerszn) May 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/lonerszn/status/1658284205871071233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Ye’s ‘Spaceship’ song was another fan’s choice, which was sampled from Marvin
Gaye’s track ‘Distant Lovers’.

ALSO READ: With So Many Controversies, Kanye West Is Now Getting Copyright
Lawsuit Over His Song ‘Life of the Party’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-so-many-controversies-kanye-west-is-now-getting-copyright-lawsuit-over-his-song-life-of-the-party/]

Do you agree that ‘Slow Jamz’ is the best example of a song sampling? Share your
thoughts in the comments.

Neha Subhash

Comment

Music Genius Kanye West Made the Best Use of Sample Music According to Fans, Using an Iconic 1981 Song - Netflix Junkie

Home

Music News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West. Her contribution to NJ's live coverage of big events such as Oscars 2023 has been invaluable. Neha firmly believes in the art of storytelling and aspires to become a renowned columnist. When she's not writing, she indulges in her love for travel and exploring new places.

https://netflixjunkie.com/music-news-music-genius-kanye-west-made-the-best-use-of-sample-music-according-to-fans-using-an-iconic-nineteen-eighty-one-song

Music Genius Kanye West Made the Best Use of Sample Music According to Fans, Using an Iconic 1981 Song - netflix-junkie

Legendary Composer Randy Newman Reveals Frantic Timeline of Taylor Swift's ‘Toy
Story 5’ Duet

The Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Story Is Unlike Any Other in Music: Here Is Every
Chapter

Toy Story 5 Producer Lindsey Collins Credits Taylor Swift as the “Mastermind”
Behind 'Toy Story 5' Tease

Nashville Shocked as Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at Home

Alex Bueno's Cause of Death: What Led the Legendary Dominican Singer to His
Final Moments?

Alex Bueno’s Net Worth in 2026: How the Bachata and Merengue Icon Built His
Wealth Before His Passing

14 Cities at Just 13: North West Teams Up With Molly Santana for Summer Concert

Olivia Wilde Blames ‘Parasocial Attachment’ for Fury Over Harry Styles Romance

'House of the Dragon' Season 3: What is the Battle of the Gullet? Everything to
Expect in Episode 1

<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kanye West</a> is not only a collaboration king but also a sampling king. The &#8216;Donda&#8217; singer is appreciated for mixing a number of samples, new and old, to create new music. It not only leads to good beats, but unknowingly adds a pinch of nostalgia to them. But what is music sampling?
The term is used in the music industry when an artist uses a part or parts of a tune of an existing song to create a new one. Proper permission is required to do so. West has sampled from a mixed bag of both rap and rock artists including Elton John, The Dells, Blackjack, etc. His Twitter fan page shared a clip with the song &#8216;A House is Not a Home&#8217; playing. Singer Luther Vandross released it back in 1981 and it still remains a classic.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Ye never miss <a href="https://t.co/4AxazG5YCp">https://t.co/4AxazG5YCp</a> <a href="https://t.co/zjUc6BmFpv">pic.twitter.com/zjUc6BmFpv</a>
&mdash; Donda Times (@dondatimes) <a href="https://twitter.com/dondatimes/status/1658230478275477505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ye apparently sampled the music for his 2003 superhit collaboration. He and Jamie Foxx produced the Twista song &#8216;Slow Jamz&#8217; for the album &#8216;Kamikaze&#8217;. The lyrics of the song itself mentioned several artists, including Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, New Edition, etc.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-rescue-me-did-drake-just-diss-kanye-west-by-sampling-kim-kardashian-in-his-unreleased-song/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rescue Me: Did Drake Just Diss Kanye West by Sampling Kim Kardashian in His Unreleased Song?</a>
During the initial years, Ye was known more for his production skills than for rapping. But considering the number of samples he uses, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-personally-acknowledged-lawyer-denies-kanye-west-making-any-profit-from-donda-2-sales-despite-2-2-million-worth-revenue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West has been sued for illegal sampling</a> as well. Regardless, fans took notice of the Vandross sample and appreciate Ye over it.
<h2>Fans back Kanye West for sampling a 1981 Luther Vandross song</h2>
When a Twitter user asked which sample has been used the best by an artist, a clip showed the Vandross song sampled by Ye. Twitterati are now appreciating the modern rapper for reusing an old classic. &#8220;That&#8217;s why he&#8217;s the best,&#8221; said one about Ye over his well-done use of samples.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
thats why hes the best 🤷🏻‍♂️
&mdash; Paulo Lopes (@fpaulolopes) <a href="https://twitter.com/fpaulolopes/status/1658254030143979526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Loved the original and love the sample
&mdash; Teasha b (@Jordandabest23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordandabest23/status/1658278228128038914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Another fan always wanted Ye to sample it, unaware that it was already done.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Man I was thinking ye should sample this until I heard it lol
&mdash; ye (@bigpopa12341) <a href="https://twitter.com/bigpopa12341/status/1658284658705182721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A fan stated how Ye&#8217;s &#8216;Life of the Party&#8217; song is a better example. However, Ye was sued by Boogie Down Productions for sampling the 1986 track &#8216;South Bronx&#8217;. He apparently asked for permission verbally, but went ahead despite not completing the process.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Life of the party&gt;&gt;&gt;
&mdash; SZN (@lonerszn) <a href="https://twitter.com/lonerszn/status/1658284001570725889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Spaceships🚀&gt;&gt;
&mdash; SZN (@lonerszn) <a href="https://twitter.com/lonerszn/status/1658284205871071233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ye&#8217;s &#8216;Spaceship&#8217; song was another fan&#8217;s choice, which was sampled from Marvin Gaye&#8217;s track &#8216;Distant Lovers&#8217;.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-so-many-controversies-kanye-west-is-now-getting-copyright-lawsuit-over-his-song-life-of-the-party/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">With So Many Controversies, Kanye West Is Now Getting Copyright Lawsuit Over His Song ‘Life of the Party’</a>
Do you agree that &#8216;Slow Jamz&#8217; is the best example of a song sampling? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Rescue Me: Did Drake Just Diss Kanye West by Sampling Kim Kardashian in His
Unreleased Song?

With So Many Controversies, Kanye West Is Now Getting Copyright Lawsuit Over His
Song ‘Life of the Party’

Kanye West Has Reached an Important Decision Regarding the 2024 Presidential Campaign

Rapper Kanye West performs onstage at Live Earth New York held at Giants Stadium on July 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)

Live Earth &#8211; New York &#8211; Show

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-107261476-scaled.jpg

Kanye West once sampled a Luther Vandross song for his Slow Jamz song made in collaboration with Jamie Foxx, and fans are supporting it.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Neha_Ghag_NJ.png

Neha Subhash Ghag

description

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-music-genius-kanye-west-made-the-best-use-of-sample-music-according-to-fans-using-an-iconic-nineteen-eighty-one-song/

Music Genius Kanye West Made the Best Use of Sample Music According to Fans, Using an Iconic 1981 Song

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal