Michael Jackson, 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples from the King

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16. “Eric B. Is on the Cut”––Eric B. & Rakim (“It’s Great to Be Here”)

17. “Givin’ Up the Nappy Dug Out”––Ice Cube (“Smooth Criminal”)

18. “Good Life”––Kanye West (“P.Y.T. [Pretty Young Thing]”)

19. “Got Your Money”––Ol’ Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis (“Billie Jean”)

20. “Hey Lover”––LL Cool J & Boyz II Men (“The Lady in My Life”)

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  • Platinumgurl

    2Pac’s Letter 2 My Unborn samples Liberian Girl not Smooth Criminal..

  • Dom303

    WOW I CAN’Y BELIEVE THEY DIDN’T PUT HAVOC’S “BE THERE”

  • http://screwjams.tumblr.com cramzy

    yall foolin for putting a fan made mix of First of The Month on here. The sample is Mike but the beat is from Swang by Trae

  • Axeo

    I voted for Ghostface “all that i got is you”.
    That song makes me thankful for everything i have good or the bad everytime i hear it.Ghost spitting some truth only those who live it can understand. Happy i didn’t but respect to those who pulled through.

    • israel soldier

      word up man

  • BossGame

    I think Naughty had the most memorable flip with “OPP”. Always liked that MC Lyte cut too.
    Runner up Heavey D. “Peaceful Journey”

  • http://quebishop.deviantart.com qp

    I voted for “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” by Nas…

    Even though they had a couple of the De La Soul tracks on here, I’m kinda upset they didn’t have “Breakadawn” on here

    • Anslem

      Breakadawn is on page 3.

      SMH

  • webstar

    I’m taking Nas “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” — one of my favorite songs of all time.

  • Cesar

    where’s unbelievable by biggie

  • JC

    Kris Kross Jump…lol, don’t front that song is STILL HOT

  • http://www.bboycult.com $yk

    Yo Anslem this is a banging blog yo.

    Ain’t no way I can immediately vote, too many songs…

    • Anslem

      Give Rob his props too on the assist. ha

  • sway-z

    Fuck all that, it on here but I’m going with Kanye’s “Good Life,” it almost gives me that good feeling PYT does. Almost.

  • BIGNAT

    that is hard between the wu and what 50 does with mike jack songs on his mixtapes it’s hard to pick.

  • http://myspace.com/kidpistol Kid Pistol

    Such a dope compilation of videos. MJ, you were the sh** and you always will be!

    “Juliet and Romeo” featuring Noraa Ish will be available to listen on MySpace at 7 P.M. PST! http://www.myspace.com/kidpistol

  • Fireforreal

    Unbelieveable was R.kelly not michael jackson but still a dope ass sample.

    • BK’s Finest

      Also “Unbelieveable” was not sampled by R.Kelly. It was sampled by The Honey Drippers’ “Impeach The President”

  • ILLfate

    Jay-Z Give it to me doesn’t sample I want you back, the neptunes rarely if ever use sample, Izzo (H.O.V.A.) however does contain the “I Want You Back” sample…

  • prodigal son

    as an aside, it’s not so much the sample – but Apostle’s Warning has got to be one of the dopest head banging Mobb tracks ever – be it the vintage Havoc beat or Prodigy verse – he actually rips the track a whole new asshole… why can’t these young rappers attempt anything remotely as intricately plotted and metaphorically stimulating as P’s verse on this track?

  • http://xxlmag jayruckNYC

    Wow. XXL doesnt kno what the fuck they talking about! LOL. Ice Cube’s “U know how we do it” samples Evelyn Champagne King not Michael Jackson. As a matter of fact looking at the list its 7 more off top dat I kno didnt sample Jackson! lol. I kno ya’ll wanna dickride and give Mike credit but get the samples right.

    • Anslem

      Dude, don’t you hear the Billie Jean drums slowed down? Sha’mone, son!

      LOL

      • http://xxlmag jayruckNYC

        Actually those aint the drums from Billy Jean and I know for sure cuz I jus got on the MPC and checked my damn self. lol. Close but no cigar baby. lol.

  • Bo$$man954

    If u wanna add a Bone song u shouldve used “What have we done”

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    You all left off JDilla’s Time: The Donuts of the Heart.

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