Say Goodbye to the Rain

It’s a rainy week here in Milwaukee, so it seemed fitting to have a Rain themed sample today. Eariler this week we explored a Gladys Knight and the Pips sample used by Lauren Hill. So today, I’ve decided to continue with the Pips, and I found a song that fits today’s weather.
In 1973, [...]

Oh So Simple

This morning, I’ve put together a nice string of samples that weave together into a very cool edition of 7 O Clock sample.
Let’s begin by taking it back to 1974. Gladys Knight & the Pips released an album titled,I FEEL A SONG. That alum featured a track called The Way We Were / [...]

As We Grow in Beirut

Seven O’clock Sample time!
This past weekend I was teaching at my DJ class, and I asked my students to bring in some of their favorite songs to make a mix. One of my students brought in this track…

Post Cards from Italy, is track number 4 on Beirut’s debut album Gulag [...]

Nancy Wilson provides a lil’ Honey

Today’s 7 O Clock sample continues to explore the music of Ms. Erykah Badu.
“Honey” was released as the lead single from her third studio album, New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) The track came out last year, and was produced by 9th Wonder.

9th Wonder was diggin’ deep on this one! [...]

A touch of Summer

I’m so happy to be back in the studio after a much needed vacation. With a new Tuesday, comes another 7 O Clock sample.
Today I wanted to take a look at a very popular sample….

This track appeared on Light of Worlds, which was the seventh album released by Kool & [...]

Eric B and Rakim are Gettin’ Over

This week on the 7 o’clock sample we are looking back to the music of Eric B and Rakim.  In 1987 the fellas released one of the most influential Hip Hop albums ever… PAID IN FULL.  This album features some of the best Hip Hop tracks ever recorded, including…

That funky lil [...]

Hip Hop Crush

This week we are going to take a “look” into the music of Eric B and Rakim. Without a doubt, they are two of the most influential Hip Hop artists of ALL time. Their timeless classics, still hold up strong with today’s technically pumped up jams. They always had a knack for [...]

Toni Tornado takes off with N.A.S.A.

Today’s 7 O’Clock Sample takes us down to Brazil.  Last year we featured on of my favorite albums of 2009, THE SPIRIT OF APOLLO by N.A.S.A.

N.A.S.A. is a hip hop indie music duo, consisting of L.A.-based producers Squeak E. Clean and the brazilian DJ Zegon. N.A.S.A. stands for North America/South America [...]

7 O Clock sample salute to TEDDY PENDEGRASS

Jordan here! I awoke this morning to the sad news that R&B legend Teddy Pendegrass passed away. If you are not familiar with Teddy’s work, I highly suggest you head over to iTunes today and buy up his greatest hits! I also suggest you grab up some Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [...]

Moondog on the ones and twos

A new year, and a new 7 O Clock sample. I wanted to look at some of my favorite samples of 2009, and I came across this track by Jesse Rose that I heard several times this year…

“Night At The Dogs” is a track that was on Jesse’s 2009 album [...]