Behind Quote by Donald Byrd
“They use all of the music that I did in the '50s, '60s and the '70s behind people like Tupac and LL Cool J. I'm into all that stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Album L: Music of the 70s, 1975
Sampling older music connects eras, enriching modern tracks with historic texture.
In simple terms: Sampling bridges past and present.
Blend eras.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hip hop
- R&B
- film scores
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the past add to your work?
- How do you honor original artists?
Legal issues can limit sampling.