Any leads on any of these or if you know the sample will be much appreciated. It would be a good feeling to find the sample sources for any of these songs.
Whatever it may be, it does sound like it’s from a movie score, possibly from an epic adventure or maybe a Hong Kong film from the 80s. Is it just me or is a part of my subconscious memory trying to tell me something? When I listen to the beat, it’s like I’ve heard it before as it conjures up the image of a score set to the image of an epic adventure where a man walks across snowy mountains. This has to be one of RZA’s finest work and the fact that the sample is still unknown adds to the legendar-iness of this beat. There’s the piano sample as well as what sounds like a vocal in between. We’ll never know until those strings are found. I occasionally check the internet to see if it has been found and sometimes try to look for the sample myself.Īnother question I have is whether the track is made of two samples or one. I’ve been wondering for the longest while where the strings looped on “Knowledge God” came from. Its invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Jay-Zs classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. This title has previously scanned 1.4 million units. Thanks to commenter ‘decca’ for bringing this to my attention in the comments section. Jay-Z, Reazonable Doubt, back by popular demand, classic debut album from arguably The Greatest MC Of All Time. along with the theme of gangster life made the whole New York talk about Jay-Z. Jackson were terrific, and the film really could have been the hidden gem. Knowledge God – Raekwonĭecember 2015 edit: The strings for the main sample in Knowledge God has been found and revealed to be from Meadowland by Stanley Black from his LP “Russia”. Having found a reputable distributor Priority Records (which later would become Def Jam, headed by Jay-Z himself), the artist recorded his debut album Reasonable Doubt in 1996. Reasonable Doubt, unlike many similar films, actually had a unique and original story. In this information age, it seems impossible that Premier’s kept things so close to the vest, but it’s assuring to know that the furtive nature of diggers can still be, at least, somewhat preserved.” 1. Unlisted in the liner notes, it’s likely that it’s extremely obscure, although the sample vibe would indicate that it’s lifted from a soundtrack or classical composition. Several Premier samples remain an enigma and “Bring It On” is on that list, as source information remains highly elusive. More noirish in tone than his other RD contributions, the medley of strings and sax stabs produces a sumptuously rich and incredibly spacious soundscape. “Well known for his orchestral inclinations, “Bring It On” allows DJ Premier to indulge his symphonic and cinematic side. The vocal sampled hood by Fat Joe is from “1, 2, Pass It”.Ī quote from “ Reasonable Doubt: Deconstructed by Dan Love” best sums up the mystery surrounding this sample: This is the only song on Reasonable Doubt where the main sample isn’t known.