This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 12 Famous Songs That Sampled Unexpected Sources.

Ever since technology took over the music industry, artists have been sampling from other artists nonstop. Folks have contrasting views about this phenomenon, as some view it as unoriginal and lazy, ...

Editorial Illustration with Bollywood poster. Bollywood movies are one of India’s most recognizable exports. Extravagant sets, big casts, and dramatic plots are all synonymous with these lavish films, ...

Following his smash album After Hours, released in early 2020, fans of The Weeknd have been eager to see what he’d do next — especially given the lack of touring due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

Grande has collaborated with numerous famous artists over the years. Nicki Minaj, Zedd, Jessie J, Meghan Trainor, and Lady Gaga have all made appearances on Grande songs. She’s also worked with Mika, ...

Sampling has quietly reshaped music over the past five decades. A snare hit here, a vocal yelp there, maybe a drum loop that becomes the foundation for an entirely new genre. It’s wild how a forgotten ...

Beyoncé’s legacy grew in a big way today (March 29) with the release of her latest album, Cowboy Carter. While Beyoncé is herself a monolithic figure in music history, she doesn’t hide from the fact ...

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Bollywood movies are one of India's most recognizable exports. Extravagant sets, big casts, and dramatic plots are all synonymous with these lavish films, which have made their way into the world's ...