Interpolation, on the other hand refers to when a part of a record is RECREATED in a new record - thereby sounding similar to the original. This is primarily because Sampling typifies exploiting the TWO music copyrights. However, artists often desist from sampling as seeking permission can be a rigorous process. The artist or record label grants permission for use of the masters, while the publisher grant permission for use of the underlying composition. It’s however important to know that before sampling an artist or releasing the record, you must seek permission from owners or controllers of both copyrights. Upon the audio release of A Million in June 2019 which features Quavo, a part of Migos, Vega was trailed by Nigerian entertainment lawyer Lola who ensured due clearance and allocation of royalties to Ishola before Vega was permitted to release visuals of the record. Ise Oluwa Ko Seni Toye by Musiliu Haruna Ishola (2000) - Listen from startĪt the start of A Million, American singer Veronica Vega samples son of Legendary Nigerian Apala singer, Musiliu Haruna Ishola. The sample here is quite pronounced, as it is played throughout J Cole’s record.Ī Million by Veronica Vega ft Quavo (2019) - Listen from start J Cole, in Can’t Get Enough also samples Paulette by Guinean band, Balla Et Ses Balladins. Paulette by Balla Et Ses Balladins (1980) - Listen closely 0:17 and 2:45 The sample includes some saxophone and vocal of Fela saying “mi gbo”, a Yoruba saying that means “I can’t hear”.Ĭan’t Get Enough by J Cole ft Trey Songz (2011) - Listen from start In J Cole’s Let Nas Down, listening attentively from 0:17 seconds, bears a sample of Gentleman by Fela Kuti. Gentleman by Fela Kuti (1973) - Listen closely from 1:10 Let Nas Down by J Cole (2013) - Listen closely from (0:17) This sample actually went throughout the record. Here, Burna Boy samples Kidjo by infusing a snippet of her 1996 smash record, Wombo Lombo in his then-new record similarly dubbed Wombolombo. Wombo Lombo by Angelique Kidjo (1996) - Listen from start Wombolombo by Burna Boy (2013) - Listen closely from 0:15 This, as well, wouldn't be a Sample case if Falz had sung Fela’s words instead. This is another instance one can rightly say Falz’s Follow Follow samples Fela’s Zombie. On playing Falz’s 2019-released Follow Follow, listening closely from 0:15, you’ll hear a part of Fela Kuti’s Zombie, just before Falz makes his way into the song. Zombie by Fela (1976) - Listen closely from 6:16 This however wouldn’t have been a Sample, if Savage had sung those exact words in her own voice (more on this below).įollow Follow by Falz (2019) - Listen closely from 0:15 Here, you can rightly say Savage sampled Kamoze’s World-A-Music in her Wanted track. The said vocal was sung in World-A-Music by Jamaican reggae artist, Ini Kamoze in 1984. World-A-Music by Ini Kamoze (1984) - Listen closely from 0:54Īnyone familiar with Tiwa Savage’s “ Wanted ” originally released in 2013 (off her debut album), must’ve realized the part that sings “…out in the street they call it murder” isn’t Savage’s vocal. Wanted by Tiwa Savage (2013) - Listen closely from 0:43 Let’s examine some instances that typify Sampling below: To be called a Sample case, RECORDING from the original song must be incorporated into the new song. When you sample an artist/song, it means you’re taking a part or snippet of the artists masters and adding that snippet to the music that is being newly created. Sampling means REUSING a piece of a particular masters in a new song. Having understood these copyrights of every record, one can easily identify cases where a record bears either a Sample or Interpolation. This is typically owned by the songwriter, producer and controlled by a publisher. This doesn’t include vocals of the artist. It is typically owned and controlled by the artist or record label.Ĭomposition : This encompasses the underlying melody, lyrics, notes etc of a song. Masters : This encompasses the actual record that is being distributed and consumed, which is a combination of the lyrics, melody, vocals etc. These two copyrights are Masters and Composition. The difference between Sampling and Interpolation is reliant on the copyrights that every song possesses. Hence, diving to the crux of this writing. However, what's also become prevalent is the ‘understanding and use’ of these phenomena interchangeably when in actuality, they don't mean exactly the same. Sampling and Interpolation have been and will always be a part of our musical experience and dialogue, so much that there's a social media account called Sample Chief, dedicated to spotlighting some African music-related samples.
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