How to Credit "Interpolations"

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You need to pay attention to which sample is being credited. If it says “direct sample”, that’s a sample, a portion of the original recording is being used. If it says “replayed sample”, that’s an interpolation, a portion of the original work is being reproduced in a new work. The good thing about WhoSampled is that you can check it yourself by listening.

I wouldn’t use Genius, they’re very messy about the difference between the two and sometimes credit stuff without sourcing so you can’t really check if it’s true.

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I mean you shouldn’t accept most things at face value; WhoSampled is beneficial because it often gives streaming links with timestamps so you can confirm with your ears. I agree Genius isn’t always the best, but it can be a pointer at least :slight_smile:

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