WhoSampled
Which record a sample came from, who covered whom and where that drum break originally lived, with the two tracks played side by side.
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How to get the most from it
WhoSampled sits in Music Discovery under Wander, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever and brainy.
About this category: Genre maps, obscurity engines, decade browsers and the sites that surface songs no algorithm would risk putting in front of you.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
WhoSampled: quick answers
Is WhoSampled free?
Yes. WhoSampled is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use WhoSampled?
No. You can use WhoSampled without signing up for anything.
Does WhoSampled work on a phone?
Yes. WhoSampled works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is WhoSampled safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does WhoSampled take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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