For the longest time in hip hop history, what makes a producer better than others is the rare type of samples they flip in their beats. The rarer the sample, the more impressed rappers and listeners feel. Producers used to dig for hours at record stores just to find 2-3 eclectic and weird tracks to use in their upcoming production. Before DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation), sampling was the main go-to style in production. We come across these tracks for years, and to the untrained ears, the melodies would sound familiar but it might be hard to grasp where this sample is coming from. To help you out, we’ve uncovered some of the most known Western songs that sampled some of the most iconic Arabic tunes.
Don’t Know What To Tell Ya - Aaliyah
My Prerogative - Britney Spears
Sampled From: Batwanis Beek - Warda
Vivir Mi Vida - Marc Anthony
Sampled from: C’est La Vie - Cheb Khaled (more clear sampling with this one)
Wicked - Future
Sampled From: Kanet Rohi - Rayan
Erotica - Madonna
Sampled From: El Yoom ‘Ulliqa ‘Alla Khashaba - Fairuz
1Train - A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf feat. Danny Brown, Action Bronson, and Big K.R.I.T.
Sampled From: Nasry Mshet Senin - Asalah
Big Pimpin’ - Jay Z ft. UKG
Take It to the Floor - B2K
Sampled From: Khosara - Abdelhalim Hafez
More Than a Woman - Aaliyah (2001)
Sampled From: Alouli Ansa - Mayada El-Hennawy
Make Me Better - Fabolous ft Ne-Yo
Sampled From: Al Saaban Aleih - Sherine
Raise Up - Petey Pablo
Sampled From: Inta Omri - Umm Kulthum
Dare I Care - Julian Casablancas + The Voidz
Sampled From: Maa Yisah Ella ElSahih - Ahlam
Nas - Dance
Sampled From: Aicha - Cheb Khaled
