Monthly Archives: February 2013

Nara Leão – BeatSession 02|26|13

The Original Sample: Berimbau by Nara Leão This week’s sample, “Berimbau”, is from Nara Leão’s 1964 release Nara. It’s the first time we’ve sampled bossanova here at WBS. The sample choice was courtesy of @SmallestChan — It’s her third consecutive year picking … Continue reading

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Donald Byrd Tribute – BeatSession 02|19|13

The Original Sample: Think Twice feat. Kay Haith by Donald Byrd This week we pay tribute to the amazing jazz trumpeter, Donald Byrd, by sampling “Think Twice” from his 1974 release, Stepping into Tomorrow. Byrd is one of the first … Continue reading

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J Dilla Tribute – BeatSession 02|12|13

The Original Sample: Diana In the Autumn Wind by Gap Mangione This week we pay tribute to J Dilla by sampling Gap Mangione’s Diana in the Autumn Wind which was used both in Jaylib’s The Official and Slum Village’s Fall in … Continue reading

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Five Special – BeatSession 02|05|13

The Original Sample: You’re Something Special by Five Special This week’s sample comes from Five Special’s 1979 self-titled release. On to the next… peace, @illa0804 /@GenerationILL Featured Beats and Producers:

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