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Back in the 90’s, many so-called producers were laughing all the way to the bank, after stealing exerts of classics, created by true to-the-bone artists.

My reasoning for using the word ’stealing’, is because many of the producers in question never took the time to make an effort to tweek what they were thieving. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve heard the Frankie Beverly And Maze track, “Before I Let Go”. With so many rappers laying their vocals on the classic track, the group “Maze” didn’t need to release another album. Know why? Because hip/hop producers must of been paying out the ass to clear the sample.

Sean “Puffy” Combs is notorious for making a lengthy career, from his constant sampling of music. That does not constitute being a producer Diddy!!! Anyone with a pair of ears can hear that dude simply sampled any record he liked, added new drums, threw a rapper or singer on it, and released it. Guess what? Those so-called works of art sold millions.

Jermaine “The Man Kid” Dupris is yet another self-proclaimed producer. He too followed what I like to call – The Puffy Method. Neither Diddy nor Dupris created anything original. That’s not an artist!!!

On the contrary, sampling can be utilized in a positive manner when it comes the the art of music. I mean, just about all producers do sample, but do so in a discreet manner – while adding their own personal touches (so that the track being sampled, isn’t in yo face). But, to just sample an artist’s music (while these so-called producers charge their vocalists large sums of cash – for something they didn’t even create), and not add anything other than drums and an artist to the track, is a complete rip-off.

Don’t you agree?

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