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Ashanti’s “Foolish” became a smash by sampling this Notorious B.I.G. track.
What is “One More Chance (Remix)”
Pharrell’s production on Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” got him into legal trouble for borrowing the feel of this Marvin Gaye classic.
What is “Got to Give It Up”
Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” famously sampled this 1983 Police ballad
What is “Every Breath You Take”
Chris Brown’s debut single, released in 2005, was this song that took him to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is “Run It!”?
Chris Brown’s “She Ain’t You” samples a song whose sample was cleared from this King of Pop’s 1983 hit, “Human Nature.”
Who is Michael Jackson
Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” flips this Broadway musical number.
What is “It’s the Hard Knock Life” from Annie?
Kanye West’s “Stronger” samples this French electronic duo’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.”
Who are Daft Punk
The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” rides the groove of this Diana Ross disco classic
What is “I’m Coming Out”
This rapper was originally supposed to be featured on Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now”, while Busta Rhymes was not part of the song initially.
Who is Nelly?
Chris Brown’s “Undecided” brings back the 1991 hit “I Love Your Smile” by this R&B singer
Who is Shanice
Ciara’s “Goodies” (produced by Lil Jon) uses the same synth line made famous in this Petey Pablo hit.
What is “Freek-a-Leek”?
702’s “Get It Together”, produced by Donell Jones, was sampled years later for “Ballin’” featuring Roddy Ricch. This West Coast hitmaker produced the track.
Who is DJ Mustard?
Mase’s hit “Feel So Good” flips this Kool & the Gang party anthem
What is “Hollywood Swinging
Chris Brown’s 2010 mixtape Fan of a Fan introduced the world to this hit single with Tyga.
What is “Deuces”?
On “Questions,” Chris Brown flips this 2003 dancehall anthem.
What is “What is ‘Turn Me On’?”
TLC’s “No Scrubs” borrows harmonic textures from this Xscape track, also co-written by Kandi Burruss.
What is “Understanding”?
Eric Bellinger’s “Curious” samples “Lady” by D’Angelo, which was produced by this R&B legend.
Who is Raphael Saadiq?
Biggie’s “Juicy” is built on this 1983 Mtume track, later called one of the most iconic samples in hip hop.
What is “Juicy Fruit”
Chris Brown was featured on this 2008 Ludacris single that also included Sean Garrett.
What is “What Them Girls Like”?
Back to Sleep” got a remix treatment sampling Marvin Gaye’s iconic “Sexual Healing.
What is ‘Sexual Healing’
T.I.’s “Bring Em Out” uses a vocal sample from this Jay-Z track.
What is “What More Can I Say”?
Jay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls” samples Tom Brock’s “There’s Nothing in This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You.” This producer crafted the beat.
Who is Just Blaze?
The Notorious B.I.G.’s “One More Chance (Remix)” samples the piano groove from this DeBarge classic.
What is “Stay With Me”
Chris Brown has been nominated 24 times for a Grammy Award and has won twice for Best R&B Album. These are the albums that earned him the wins.
What are F.A.M.E. and 11:11(Deluxe)?
Chris Brown’s “Take You Down” samples this Justin Timberlake hit.
What is “Until the End of Time”?