Unfortified Castle

Between its sampling dispute, its distinctive vocal elements, and its point of view, the Verve's enduring anthem leaves a unique impression.

Duck Sauce create "disco's revenge" by sampling the genre that preceded it, paying tribute to New York in the process.

Grandbrothers blur the boundary between classical and electronic worlds with this powerful, piano-driven production.

From insane samples to hard-hitting rhymes and a splash of motivation, Mobb Deep's signature track is an all-time great rap cut.

A standout track of the early 90s is even more intriguing when one applies the context of its introduction to the rest of the track.

A 2020 chart-topper is: 1) the kin of 90s French house; 2) a good starting point for a discussion on interpreting and connecting to music.

I finally talk about a track from my lifetime, and it gives me a chance to appreciate sampling as well as its lyrical perspective.