JAY-Z Turns 50: A Look Back At Our Favorite Jams

JAY-Z Turns 50: A Look Back At Our Favorite Jams

by Wes Pendleton December 04, 2019 15 Comments

The fellas look back on some of their fondest memories spanning Jay's career and discography.

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Soul Surplus Samples: Queen & Slim [Soundtrack]

Soul Surplus Samples: Queen & Slim [Soundtrack]

by John Smythe December 02, 2019 31 Comments

Soul Surplus samples showing up in movies.... again. This time in the brand new box office smash, Queen & Slim.

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Placed Samples :: Hypebae - Alexander Wang x adidas Originals Season 3

Placed Samples :: Hypebae - Alexander Wang x adidas Originals Season 3

by Soul Surplus Staff July 03, 2018 17 Comments

Every week we receive encouraging messages and emails from producers who've used our sounds in their latest sessions, projects and placements. This week, our good friend Ryan Little, reached out to us to share this latest editorial video from Hypebae.

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Staff Picks :: Top 5 Sample Flips

Staff Picks :: Top 5 Sample Flips

by Soul Surplus Staff June 26, 2018 21 Comments

In our journey as producers, each of us have come across a beat with a sample flip that has blown us away.  For this edition of Staff Picks, I asked each member of the team which sample flip in particular was their favorite. In no particular order, here are our top 5 sample flips!

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Memorable Rock Samples In Hip-Hop

Memorable Rock Samples In Hip-Hop

by Soul Surplus Staff May 07, 2018

While finishing up The Black Pack, a great discussion ensued, on some of the greatest rock samples in hip-hop in recent memory. We figured we would share a few we considered some of the most memorable.

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