Bruce Levy

Whether you’re an electronic or urban music producer, you’re more than likely to be using samples in your tracks. Is sampling stealing other people’s music though? The tricky issue was covered in a previous piece about clearing samples. For the beginners and others interested, but not familiar with the genesis of this technique, this article is tracing back to the sources of sampling.

Last June, the music industry giant launched Beatport Hype. This new feature should give more visibility to rising labels and artists who might have fewer chances to see their tracks end up in DJs’ bucket lists.