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BeatSession 01|10|12

The Original Sample: Together (We Can Make Something Happen) by The Individuals Love makes songwriters write absurd things sometimes.  I’m not being cynical.  I’m just saying… You might recall the time we chopped up the Dynamic Five’s Beautiful Lady (which … Continue reading

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BeatSession 03|28|11 (Nate Dogg Tribute)

Original Sample: The Edge by David McCallum This week, we celebrate the life and music of Nate Dogg (born as Nathaniel Hale) who recently passed away on March 15th, 2011 at age 41. His laid back baritone voice became the … Continue reading

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BeatSession 03|21|11

Original Sample: I Don’t Wanna Leave You [Promo/Demo Version] by Debbie Taylor Debbie Taylor is an enigma. I did a search on her online and google gave me 151,000 results. All the relevant sites about her had the same exact … Continue reading

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BeatSession 01|31|11

Original Sample: Everything Must Change by Billy Paul When I first heard this week’s sample, I thought it was terribly depressing (other versions by Ighner and Nina are equally morbid). But then I took it back — the song is … Continue reading

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BeatSession 05|30|10

Continuing his streak of consecutive sessions, sideways goes solo this week. However, its a good one. This is definitely one of my favorite sideways beats. Also check the Jay Electronica track. -illa Original Sample: Cross My Heart by Billy Stewart … Continue reading

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