Sampling Losing Importance, Post Malone Returns & Influence Over Art | "Guess who's back." | EP 495

Episode 495 features guest Brotha2daKnight joining the New Old Heads to react to streamer IShowSpeed making history at the FIFA World Cup final ceremony. We debate if internet influence has officially overtaken traditional musical credibility and why hip hop seems to have the lowest barrier to entry for non-musicians. Next, we analyze the art of sampling in 2026, comparing obscure record chops to lazy loops and AI sample packs. Finally, we break down Post Malone teasing a return to fusion rap after his country pivot, leading into a deeper conversation on race, authenticity, and why white artists face backlash when treating hip hop like a temporary springboard. Episode 495 of the New Old Heads podcast was recorded on 7/21/26. The edited one-hour episode will be released on YouTube and all podcast apps on 7/25/26. If you want to watch the full, uncut show, which features even more in-depth talk and bonus discussions without ads, you can do so by becoming a Patreon or YouTube member. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & Intro 04:50 IShowSpeed Performs At FIFA World Cup 13:16 Low Barrier For Entry In Hip Hop 24:09 Has The Art Of Sample Flipping Changed? 35:41 Post Malone Teases Return To Fusion Rap 42:33 Race, Authenticity & White Artists In Hip Hop #IShowSpeed #PostMalone #Sampling #HipHopPodcast ➡️ Become a Patreon member:   / newoldheads   ➡️ All About Us: https://linktree.com/newoldheads ➡️ Our Community: https://newoldheads.com/community    / @newoldheads      • New Old Heads Podcast – Official Episodes   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ------------------------------------- ABOUT THE NEW OLD HEADS The New Old Heads hip hop culture podcast was launched in 2016, and is a weekly two-hour hip hop culture talk show recorded every Tuesday, released uncut to members on Wednesdays, and now released on Saturdays at noon EST. We discuss both hip hop news and go deep on subjects related to hip hop culture and music. The regular panelists are Maja 7th, Lonegevity, DJ Jay Diff, and J. Moore. Based out of Indianapolis. Our current partners: Bringing Down The Band » https://bringingdowntheband.com​ Kolman Dental » https://kolmandental.com Indy CD & Vinyl » https://indycdandvinyl.com Deckademics » https://deckademics.com Be A Partner ​» https://newoldheads.com/partners/​