The Forgotten Art Of Layering Samples Like Q-Tip & Prince Paul

Discover the forgotten art of layering samples as we break down iconic techniques used by Q-Tip and Prince Paul. 📝 Join Our Patreon If you’ve been enjoying these Behind The Record videos, I’ve launched a Patreon where I’m sharing bonus research, extra finds and stories that don’t make the final uploads, plus Monthly Digs and Digging Deeper Radio, a bi-weekly hour-long companion show where I go further into the music, samples, gear and stories behind the videos. If you’d like to support the channel and get the extra bits in return, you can join here:   / loopkitchen   🎉 BOGOF On All Our Sample Packs: Right now it’s Buy One, Get One Free on all our packs. Just use the code ‘SECONDCOURSE’ at checkout to grab your second pack free. Link below if you fancy digging in. https://loopkitchen.co.uk/collections... 🎁 FREE Loop Kitchen Sample Pack - https://loopkitchen.carrd.co/ Watch this next:    • How Prince Paul Rewrote the Rules of Hip-H...   💬 Join the Loop Kitchen Discord for free samples, production tips, and to connect with other producers -   / discord   🧷 Connect with us on social media: El Train Instagram -   / eltrainmusic   El Train TikTok -   / eltrainmusic   Loop Kitchen Instagram -   / loopkitchen_   In this video, we’re diving into the forgotten art of layering samples, the technique behind some of the most timeless beats in hip-hop history. Learn how legendary producers like Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and Prince Paul (De La Soul) used this method to craft iconic tracks like ‘Award Tour’ and ‘Eye Know’. We’ll break down these classic songs, showing you how bass-lines, horns, vocal chops, and drum loops from completely different records came together to create something incredible! Then, using modern tools and stems from my Soul Food Vol.1 sample pack, I’ll show you how to bring this technique into your own beats. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - A Brief History Of Sampling 02:00 - Eye Know Breakdown 03:01 - Award Tour Breakdown 04:40 - Layering In Practice 09:33 - Outro