Greetings, Sampl’d readers!
We’re doing things a little bit differently this week on Sampl’d. Instead of reviewing a reoccurring sampled track across different artists, I will be honing in on an individual artist and their mastery regarding sampling.
Mariah Carey is hands-down my favorite artist. She is the No. 1 best-selling female recording artist of ALL TIME and holds the record for the most No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 with 19 songs– 18 of which she penned– by a solo artist.
Many people marvel at the fact that Mariah writes her music. Although we don’t see her behind the keys or strumming a guitar, Mariah’s songwriting formula is just as impressive without her ability to read music or play an instrument.
Her impeccable knowledge of how to construct a sung melody over the instrumentals of a sample holds just as much merit to her credit. Below are three of my favorite samples used in her music:
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Mariah is also great at putting together mash-ups. This happens particularly when she records remixes. If you’re interested in learning more about The Genius of Mariah Carey along with the other samples I’ve discussed in previous posts, Sampl’d is now on Instagram! You can access the profile at the link below:
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