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Fruupp – BeatSession 03|16|14

The Original Sample:

Lord Of The Incubus by Fruupp

I say this every time, and I’ll say it again — Progressive and psychedelic rock samples produce the best BeatSessions. Often unorthodox in structure, contrasting sections, unique chord progression, and longer track lengths (sometimes > 6 minutes), these samples almost guarantee that participants won’t chop the same section. As a result,…

J Dilla Tribute – BeatSession 02|24|14

The Original Sample:

You Are Just a Living Doll by J.J. Barnes

This week we pay a belated tribute to the late, great J Dilla. This sample comes from J.J. Barnes’ 1973 release, Born Again. The sample was used by Dilla on a track called Believe in God which was featured on his posthumous release, Jay Love Japan.

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peace,

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Willie Roundtree - BeatSession 02|09|14

The Original Sample:

Wishing by Willie Roundtree

This week’s sample comes from Willie…

Mavis Staples - BeatSession 01|11|14

The Original Sample:

What Happened To The Real Me by Mavis Staples

This week sample comes…

Holiday/Christmas Edition - BeatSession 12|31|13

The Original Sample:

Just a Sad Xmas by Soul Suo

It’s an annual tradition here at WBS to…

Stark Reality - BeatSession 12|08|13

The Original Sample:

Bustin’ Out Of Doors by Stark Reality

This week’s sample selection is…

Mandrill - BeatSession 11|13|13

The Original Sample:

Khidja by Mandrill

For those that don’t know, I am Filipino. I was…

Three Ounces of Love - BeatSession 11|04|13

The Original Sample:

In the Middle of the Feeling by Three Ounces of Love

Napoleon Suarez,…

The Grodeck Whipperjenny - BeatSession 10|18|13

The Original Sample:

Conclusions by The Grodeck Whipperjenny

It’s been a while. It’s been…

The J. J. Band - BeatSession 09|19|13

The Original Sample:

Love In Them There Hills by The J. J. Band

This week’s sample comes…

Tyrone Davis - BeatSession 08|27|13

The Original Sample:

In the Mood by Tyrone Davis

This week’s sample comes from Tyrone…

Ethos - BeatSession 08|10|13

The Original Sample:

The Spirit Of Music by Ethos

This week’s sample comes from Ethos’…

Keith Mansfield - BeatSession 07|27|13

The Original Sample:

Industrial Power by Keith Mansfield

This sample by Keith Mansfield…

BeatSession 07|15|13

The Original Sample:

Turn Down the Sound by Adrian Younge

This week’s sample comes from…

#Bound2 - BeatSession 06|27|13

The Original Sample:

Bound by Ponderosa Twins Plus One

This week’s sample comes from…

Three Dog Night - BeatSession 06|17|13

The Original Sample:

I’d Be So Happy by Three Dog Night

This week’s sample comes from…

Mandrill - BeatSession 06|02|13

The Original Sample:

Moroccan Nights by Mandrill

This week’s sample comes from Mandrill’s…