Funk / Soul · 1970s
FUNK/SOUL1970s
Peak funk and soul. Parliament-Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, and the most sampled decade in hip hop history.
Frequently Asked
What 1970s funk records are most sampled?▾
James Brown, The JBs, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Curtis Mayfield are the most sampled. Independent label 45s from this era are the holy grail of sample sources.
Why is 1970s soul so popular for sampling?▾
The recording techniques — live to tape, minimal compression, real instruments — created a warmth and dynamic range that digital production cannot replicate.