Ever notice alot of rap music takes their beats from soft rock?

Question

A good example is:
Warren G Regulate - Michael McDonald I keep Forgettin'
Notorious BIG Hypnotize - Herb Alpert Rise

Then all those people who love rap music or these songs make fun of Michael McDonald and other soft rock artists, they don't have a clue they sample their stuff.

Answer 1

yes I have noticed
I also noticed how some people think that is the coolest sound ever and most awesome song ever, and others even think they are listening to original music, which haha sadly are just "distorted" copies of original songs that for me, sound lots better.

I also noticed that almost all rap, songs make me sleepy, they sound so slow and lazy.
They even have a sound to them that I noticed on all of them even when they are from a different performer

* Have u noticed, that even the dance moves are all so burned?? there is no rap video where the women are shaking their "huge" behinds like a jello

Answer 2

I've been well aware of those samples...I don't have a problem with sampling from other genres. Sean Kingston sang over a Zeppelin (rock) sample for "Me Love", Kanye sampled Daft Punk (techno) for "Stronger", I could go on and on.

Answer 3

Many producers sample from all over, Dr. Dre used to do a lot of funk stuff, so you cant really say that thats true, different producers do different things.

Answer 4

That's not true. Most artists get their beats from 1970's jazz funk and old school blues.

Answer 5

I like pretty much every genre of music, I think that is why I like Hip hop so much, because it draws from EVERY genre.

Answer 6

I don't really have a problem with any genere of music....if I think it sounds good..I listen to it...

Answer 7

not alot but when they do it's good most the time.

Answer 8

Some...but definately not ALOT...