Sam Recommends: “Them Changes” by Thundercat

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Holy funk, this song is so good. I dare you to listen just once. You can’t. Unless you’re a masochist. In which case, do your thing. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNCd_ERZvZM

In the mood for a 3-for-1? Okay, sure.

So, if you’re like me, what probably first drew you into “Them Changes” is that opening drum beat, right? You might recognize it as a sample from Ice Cube’s “It Was a Good Day,” which is another all time favorite jam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UqMyldS7Q

But, if you were raised listening to oldies, you probably know that Ice Cube actually borrowed it too, sampling The Isley Brother’s “Footsteps in the Dark.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etwIu8-FlGU

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