NeighborhoodNomad.
New member
# 6. Lyn Collins
Samples 202 times
While bearing no relation to P-Funk’s own Bootsy Collins, celebrated American songstress Lyn Collins is perhaps best known for her work in the 1970s with soul legend James Brown. But in arguably lesser known news, she is also one of the most sampled artists of all time, as evidenced by one of hip-hop’s most identifiable tracks, “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock.
Still, Base and E-Z Rock, who famously dabbled with Collin’s 1972 song “Think (About It)” for their 1988 hit, were merely one of the many hip-hop artists to dabble in Collins’ music. Artists like Ludacris, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, and Boyz II Men also got in on the action, giving the lovely lady a cool 202 tracks to add to her name.
Original: Lyn Collins, "Think (About It)"
Sample: Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, "It Takes Two"
Sample: EPMD, "Who's Booty"
# 7. The J.B.'s
Sampled 179 times
After spending the better part of the 1970s playing back up for soul music icon James Brown, it’s no wonder the J.B’s, whose initial lineup included none other than brothers William “Bootsy” Collins and Phelps “Catfish” Collins, are among the most sampled artists of all-time.
Hit-makers A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane and Heavy D and the Boyz have all sampled numerous beats from the funk-loving outfit. But it’s their 1970’s record “The Grunt” that may have turned out the most hits, spawning popular singles like EMF “Unbelievable,” Another Bad Creation “Playground,” and Wu-Tang Clan “Protect Ya Neck.”
Sadly, the band has been defunct for years, but if hip-hop has any say, their music will continue to stand the test of time.
Original: The J.B.'s, "The Grunt"
Sample: Another Bad Creation, "Playground"
Sample: EMF, "Unbelievable"
# 8. The Honey Drippers
Sampled 152 times
Not to be confused with Robert Plant’s 80s rock outfit The Honeydrippers, The Honey Drippers, a 1960s soul act, has been largely forgotten in music encyclopedias throughout the world. But the drum break in the Drippers’ famed hit “Impeach the President” continues to live on in records by Janet Jackson, Kris Kross, Big Daddy Kane, Nice & Smooth, and De La Soul; a statistic that no longer deserves to be overlooked.
Original: The Honey Drippers, "Impeach the President"
Sample: Janet Jackson, "That's the Way Love Goes"
Sample: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, "As We Go"
# 9. Sly & The Family Stone
Sampled 140 times
Before drug addiction and explosive personalities tore the band apart in the mid-1970s, Sly and the Family Stone ruled the charts with genre-blending hits like “Family Affair,” “Everyday People” and “I Want to Take You Higher.” So it’s no surprise that long after their demise, their eclectic music sound lives on in nearly 150 samples well into the 21st century.
Musicians like Queen Latifah, the Beastie Boys, Kid Rock, and Will.i.am have all paid tribute to the Stone in a variety of ways. But their 1968 hit “Sing a Simple Song” leads the pack as the most sampled song in a jam-packed catalog of unforgotten melodies.
Original: Sly & The Family Stone, "Sing a Simple Song"
Sample: KRS-One, "Sound of Da Police"
Sample: Eazy-Z, "Eazy Duz It"
# 10. The Ohio Players
Sampled 115 times
Aptly named after their hometown state of Ohio, 70s funk act The Ohio Players hit the ground running in the 1970s with hits like “Love Rollercoaster,” “Who’d She Coo” and “Fire,” inspiring bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers long after the Players’ demise. In fact, when it comes to hip-hop, the genre has paid times, spawning numerous hit records along the way.
As an influence to artists both old and new school, celebrated artists like Ice-T, Cam’ron, Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Sublime, Atmosphere, and Black Milk have all dabbled in tracks like “Funky Worm,” “Vanity and Pride” and “Our Love Has Died.” But the Player’s 1973 hit single “Funky Worm” weighs in as the most sampled of them all, having been used a staggering 51 times and making the Players’ more than worthy of a spot in the Top 10.
Original: The Ohio Players, "Funky Worm"
Sample: The Beastie Boys, "Funky Boss"
Sample: Sublime, "Garden Groove"
# 11. The Meters
Sampled 77 times
Over five decades ago, New Orleans funk band The Meters were at the top of the charts. But since hitting it big with songs like “Same Old Thing” and “Look-Ka Py Py,” the influential group continues to be remembered in 77 samples by popular rap artists like MC Lyte, 3rd Bass, Big Daddy Kane, and Run DMC.
More impressive still is their 1969 track “Cissy Strut,” which was famously re-worked for The Jackson 5’s ageless mega-hit “ABC,” which is proof positive that if its good enough for the Jacksons, its good enough for the countdown.
Original: The Meters, "Cissy Strut"
Sample: The Jackson 5, "ABC"
Sample: 2 Live Crew, "P-A-N"
Samples 202 times
While bearing no relation to P-Funk’s own Bootsy Collins, celebrated American songstress Lyn Collins is perhaps best known for her work in the 1970s with soul legend James Brown. But in arguably lesser known news, she is also one of the most sampled artists of all time, as evidenced by one of hip-hop’s most identifiable tracks, “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock.
Still, Base and E-Z Rock, who famously dabbled with Collin’s 1972 song “Think (About It)” for their 1988 hit, were merely one of the many hip-hop artists to dabble in Collins’ music. Artists like Ludacris, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, and Boyz II Men also got in on the action, giving the lovely lady a cool 202 tracks to add to her name.
Original: Lyn Collins, "Think (About It)"
Sample: Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, "It Takes Two"
Sample: EPMD, "Who's Booty"
# 7. The J.B.'s
Sampled 179 times
After spending the better part of the 1970s playing back up for soul music icon James Brown, it’s no wonder the J.B’s, whose initial lineup included none other than brothers William “Bootsy” Collins and Phelps “Catfish” Collins, are among the most sampled artists of all-time.
Hit-makers A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane and Heavy D and the Boyz have all sampled numerous beats from the funk-loving outfit. But it’s their 1970’s record “The Grunt” that may have turned out the most hits, spawning popular singles like EMF “Unbelievable,” Another Bad Creation “Playground,” and Wu-Tang Clan “Protect Ya Neck.”
Sadly, the band has been defunct for years, but if hip-hop has any say, their music will continue to stand the test of time.
Original: The J.B.'s, "The Grunt"
Sample: Another Bad Creation, "Playground"
Sample: EMF, "Unbelievable"
# 8. The Honey Drippers
Sampled 152 times
Not to be confused with Robert Plant’s 80s rock outfit The Honeydrippers, The Honey Drippers, a 1960s soul act, has been largely forgotten in music encyclopedias throughout the world. But the drum break in the Drippers’ famed hit “Impeach the President” continues to live on in records by Janet Jackson, Kris Kross, Big Daddy Kane, Nice & Smooth, and De La Soul; a statistic that no longer deserves to be overlooked.
Original: The Honey Drippers, "Impeach the President"
Sample: Janet Jackson, "That's the Way Love Goes"
Sample: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, "As We Go"
# 9. Sly & The Family Stone
Sampled 140 times
Before drug addiction and explosive personalities tore the band apart in the mid-1970s, Sly and the Family Stone ruled the charts with genre-blending hits like “Family Affair,” “Everyday People” and “I Want to Take You Higher.” So it’s no surprise that long after their demise, their eclectic music sound lives on in nearly 150 samples well into the 21st century.
Musicians like Queen Latifah, the Beastie Boys, Kid Rock, and Will.i.am have all paid tribute to the Stone in a variety of ways. But their 1968 hit “Sing a Simple Song” leads the pack as the most sampled song in a jam-packed catalog of unforgotten melodies.
Original: Sly & The Family Stone, "Sing a Simple Song"
Sample: KRS-One, "Sound of Da Police"
Sample: Eazy-Z, "Eazy Duz It"
# 10. The Ohio Players
Sampled 115 times
Aptly named after their hometown state of Ohio, 70s funk act The Ohio Players hit the ground running in the 1970s with hits like “Love Rollercoaster,” “Who’d She Coo” and “Fire,” inspiring bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers long after the Players’ demise. In fact, when it comes to hip-hop, the genre has paid times, spawning numerous hit records along the way.
As an influence to artists both old and new school, celebrated artists like Ice-T, Cam’ron, Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Sublime, Atmosphere, and Black Milk have all dabbled in tracks like “Funky Worm,” “Vanity and Pride” and “Our Love Has Died.” But the Player’s 1973 hit single “Funky Worm” weighs in as the most sampled of them all, having been used a staggering 51 times and making the Players’ more than worthy of a spot in the Top 10.
Original: The Ohio Players, "Funky Worm"
Sample: The Beastie Boys, "Funky Boss"
Sample: Sublime, "Garden Groove"
# 11. The Meters
Sampled 77 times
Over five decades ago, New Orleans funk band The Meters were at the top of the charts. But since hitting it big with songs like “Same Old Thing” and “Look-Ka Py Py,” the influential group continues to be remembered in 77 samples by popular rap artists like MC Lyte, 3rd Bass, Big Daddy Kane, and Run DMC.
More impressive still is their 1969 track “Cissy Strut,” which was famously re-worked for The Jackson 5’s ageless mega-hit “ABC,” which is proof positive that if its good enough for the Jacksons, its good enough for the countdown.
Original: The Meters, "Cissy Strut"
Sample: The Jackson 5, "ABC"
Sample: 2 Live Crew, "P-A-N"
