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Soulful cries from a 60s song become a haunting refrain in this breakbeat treasure
Original: 'It's a New Day' by Skull Snaps. Sampled in: 'Setting Sun' by The Chemical Brothers.
A funky, robotic voice repeating 'Work it harder, make it better'
Original: 'Cola Bottle Baby' by Edwin Birdsong. Sampled in: 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger' by Daft Punk.
A haunting vocal from an underground 80s track featured in a futuristic anthem
Original: 'The Building' by Colourbox. Sampled in: 'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack.
A hypnotic vocal loop from an obscure soul track sets the mood for this dance floor filler
Original: 'Got to Be Real' by Cheryl Lynn. Sampled in: 'Show Me Love' by Robin S.
A cinematic, anthemic opening from an electro-pop pioneer sets the stage for this big room house hit
Original: 'Chase' by Giorgio Moroder. Sampled in: 'Greyhound' by Swedish House Mafia.
An urgent brass stab from a 70s funk track powers this big beat hit
Original: 'Let a Woman Be a Woman' by Dyke & the Blazers. Sampled in: 'Renegade Master' by Wildchild.
A menacing synth line from a proto-techno track escalates this modern techno banger
Original: 'Knight Rider Theme' by Stu Phillips. Sampled in: 'Control' by Traci Lords.
A sped-up soul classic becomes the centerpiece of this UK garage favorite
Original: 'I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Babe' by Barry White. Sampled in: 'Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)' by Artful Dodger featuring Craig David.
A psychedelic guitar riff is the backbone of this trip hop classic
Original: 'Ike's Rap II' by Isaac Hayes. Sampled in: 'Glory Box' by Portishead.
Grimy grime rhythms utilize snippets from a 60s funk and soul gem
Original: 'Think (About It)' by Lyn Collins. Sampled in: 'Shutdown' by Skepta.
Ethereal choral vocals from this gospel track underpin a signature acid house tune
Original: 'Stand on the Word' by Joubert Singers. Sampled in: 'Your Love' by Frankie Knuckles.
Gospel-flavored vocals lifted from a soul anthem imbue spirit into this deep house track
Original: 'My Soul Says Yes' by Sonny Washington. Sampled in: 'Take It' by Dom Dolla.
An iconic orchestral hit has become synonymous with rave culture
Original: 'The Firebird Suite' by Igor Stravinsky. Sampled in: 'U Don't Know Me' by Armand Van Helden.
A looped guitar riff from a rock song grounds this cult electronic track
Original: 'Edge of Seventeen' by Stevie Nicks. Sampled in: 'Bootylicious' by Destiny's Child.
A Middle Eastern string sample transports listeners in this breakout electro hit
Original: 'Hossam Ramzy's Khusara Khusara'. Sampled in: 'Big Pimpin'' by Jay-Z featuring UGK.
Sampled introspective piano chords from an electronic classic were reborn into a garage house hit
Original: 'Finally' by Kings of Tomorrow. Sampled in: 'Look Right Through' by Storm Queen.
Interpolation of a famous soul bassline turned into an acid jazz classic
Original: 'Good Times' by Chic. Sampled in: 'Groove is in the Heart' by Deee-Lite.
A smooth saxophone sample from the '80s underpins this infectious house track
Original: 'Forget Me Nots' by Patrice Rushen. Sampled in: 'Music Sounds Better with You' by Stardust.
Epic monologue from a cinematic classic turns a tech house track into an inspiring epic
Original: 'Charlie Chaplin's speech from The Great Dictator. Sampled in: 'The Great Dictator' by Paolo Mojo.
This driving trance track uses a sped-up vocal from an R&B hit
Original: 'Love Sensation' by Loleatta Holloway. Sampled in: 'Ride On Time' by Black Box.
A catchy, soulful hook adds timeless appeal to this summery disco house smasher
Original: 'Valerie' by Steve Winwood. Sampled in: 'Call on Me' by Eric Prydz.
A pulsating bassline from this 80s boogie-funk masterpiece defines this nu-disco sensation
Original: 'Forget Me Nots' by Patrice Rushen. Sampled in: 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.
Sampled strings and a powerful breakbeat helped pioneer a new genre
Original: 'Amen, Brother' by The Winstons. Sampled in: 'Straight Outta Compton' by N.W.A.
Reverberating chimes from a 70s prog rock album electrifies this French touch classic
Original: 'Magic Fly' by Space. Sampled in: 'One More Time' by Daft Punk.
90s nostalgia drenched in a melancholic mood sets the base for this electro-pop hit
Original: 'Pony' by Ginuwine. Sampled in: 'You Don't Know Me' by Jax Jones featuring RAYE.
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