Sample Sessions - Episode 300: Girls, Girls, Girls (Pt. 2) - Jay-Z (feat. MJ) Prod. by Kanye West

[@DJObiSmalls]

A QUICK MESSAGE - Peace everyone for supporting the Sample Sessions Series, it's greatly appreciated. Apologies for taking long with this episode. Along with my upcoming producer Hellapiño (you'll be hearing from him SOON), I had to make sure it was right as this song contains, probably, my favourite Sample of all time and therefore, had to make sure it was correct. QUICK BACK STORY OF THIS SONG: In early 2001, Kanye West had produced a track for Cam'Ron - it was to appear on his album "Come Home With Me". The song sampled The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back", which Cam'Ron was not in favour of, due to "I Want You Back" being used as a sample on another song that same year. The song... "My Baby" by Lil' Romeo; a kid friendly theme that ultimately became a smash hit. With Cam'Ron hesitating, the production found its way into the hands of Jay-Z. This song would eventually become "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)". Fast forward to beginning of Summer 2001. Michael Jackson is gearing up for his 2-Night Residence at Madison Square Garden, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of his career. The event is scheduled to take place on the 7th & 10th of September, 2001. He spends extensive time in New York preparing for the concert and simultaneously, promotes his recently released single, "You Rock My World" from his upcoming project, "Invincible". Michael puts two and two together and asks Jay-Z, who at the time was red hot (and was engaging in a feud with a fellow Hip Hop heavyweight, Nas), to appear on the remix for his "You Rock My World" record; Jay-Z agrees. In return, Jay-Z asks Michael Jackson to appear in his "Girls, Girls, Girls (Pt. 2)" song. Michael Jackson agrees; however Michael Jackson asks to be uncredited - The reasons are unclear, but one may speculate that it could be for a few reasons: 1. Michael Jackson's contractual dispute with Sony and Tommy Motolla at the time. 2. Michael Jackson's fear in the distraction of his own projects. 3. Michael Jackson may not have been permitted to be a feature on other artist's project. 4. Publishing. Michael Jackson does however, in return, agree to appear at Summer Jam 2001. And the rest in HIStory. This song, also marks the ONLY time Michael Jackson appears on a record together with Kanye West as Kanye West would later go on to release his own remix of this song, which you can listen to below👇: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJTSeYSkocqkqtU Thank you all once again and I hope you all enjoyed this episode. More to content to come.🙏

[@BlessedCursed26]

That is insane that Cam passed on the "Izzo" beat. What would the hip-hop world look like if Jay didn't rap on that beat and it was Cam instead? Does it still top the charts the way it did? Does The Blueprint still become the classic it is without that lead single? I don't have the answers to these questions lol. Love the content man! Peace and love

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@BlessedCursed26 Would defo be interesting to see what Cam would have done. And yes, it worked out for Jay-Z very well. And appreciate it, more content to come.

[@smokeyfan]

When it comes to sampling, Kanye is the undisputed KING. Further I'm SICK that this was merely a hidden track as it was far superior to the Just Blaze produced original.

[@DJObiSmalls]

Kanye is the best sampling producer in music.

[@DJObiSmalls]

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[@DJObiSmalls]

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[@startrakambassador3632]

If you listen to Kanye's beat, I think he subtly layered the exact instruments in the original version. I noticed that

[@DJObiSmalls]

What's up Startrakambassador?! can you please elaborate? 🙏

[@marvinfrancis740]

I used to say the same thing, he just plays like keys over the samples

[@klpthefinest]

​@@DJObiSmallshe had session musicians play live instruments usually and added base lines

[@supermayne23]

I'm glad I've found your channel. You give a lot of great insight into the creative process of sampling and making something fresh and new from some real classics. I was wondering if you could do Testify by Common. That's another one of my favorite Kanye West productions besides this one.

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it! And have added your request to the list.

[@IAm_DrLoveJones]

fun fact, The Blueprint album came out on the same day as 9/11 great cover, you out did yourself in this one.

[@DJObiSmalls]

Peace Dr Love Jones! Appreciate the support. And man, imagine, for the album to be dropped on such a tragic day and still do great. Testament to the quality of the album.

[@IAm_DrLoveJones]

​​@@DJObiSmalls funny thing was, the album was supposed to drop at the end of the month but they pushed the release out much sooner to stop people from leaking and bootlegging it. bootlegging was big at that time, there was artists whole albums was out on bootleg before it got officially released

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@IAm_DrLoveJones Facts. Here in the UK, a lot of people were selling that tape from their cars and the local street markets... Especially in Brixton. We generally got the US music, months after it's US release date but I remember listening to songs from this album in Summer of 01.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

Wow thats crazy, mariah released an album same day & it flopped hard

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@BushidoBrownSama Mariah situation was different. First off, she was being sabotaged by her Ex-Husband at the time, who, through Irv Gotti & JLo, had sought to get her career tarnished. Secondly, Glitter, was a Soundtrack Album, so without viewership of the Movie, a lack of interest will be put on the album, so with 9/11 occurring, and people avoiding public spaces, Movies released at the time would not see financial returns. And to top it off, the critics labelling someone "Crazy"... was a narrative that will always bring a destructive impact.

[@ends15]

Hearing the sample in its original form, its easier for the ear to pick up where Mike's high vocal harmonies fill the sample

[@DJObiSmalls]

Finally someone can hear it 😅

[@taymangaming]

"Girls out"

[@taymangaming]

"Girls out"

[@St.CrimsonTweets]

Yo, this is so dope!!

[@DJObiSmalls]

appreciate it

[@bambini80675]

I am grateful that I have subscribed to your channel! Respects!

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@bambini80675 appreciate you. Thank you for all the support. More content coming.

[@bambini80675]

@@DJObiSmalls You are absolutely welcome!

[@chewnsss]

This is actually so sick! You’re ability to even try and recreate this is so inspiring. Bigger and greater things from here! 👏🙌

[@DJObiSmalls]

Sup Doo Wops?! Appreciate it man. Hope you enjoyed the video and defo, more content to come 😃

[@TyreeRay202]

@@DJObiSmalls my comments on one of your videos is on here

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@TyreeRay202 how do you mean bro?

[@TyreeRay202]

@@DJObiSmalls I gave you a commont on each one of your videos that said my name In it including the Romeo and Shai one including the comment on 21 savage

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@TyreeRay202 lol, I am so confused

[@minalove6582]

Awesome deconstruction Obi! This is what a true DJ is able to do! Props to you 😊

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it Mina. Much more to come :) And I promise, I'll re-do that Harlem World episode. 😆

[@minalove6582]

@@DJObiSmalls Ha! Copy that 😊👌

[@johndoe6189]

@@DJObiSmalls Love this beat and how it's in B major. I had to figure out on piano to see key. But it's awesome.

[@bambam9721]

It's okay.... at least I know about the sample. This is fascinating!

[@DJObiSmalls]

Dope

[@vjg7583]

Drake & 21 Savage - Spin Bout U / the sample goes hard and had me tearing up. Still can’t even find the sample to this day

[@DJObiSmalls]

Added to the request list 👌

[@MusiqMark04]

The Sample To Spin Bout U Is Called Give Me Your Lovin By Oobie

[@DJObiSmalls]

will check it out

[@PrepClan]

Another dope one brother I support you all the way and I’m actually trying start playing piano

[@DJObiSmalls]

Much appreciated Zig. And defo, the Piano is such a cool way to relax. Even though I haven't tried to play it since like 2017. But I'll try again.

[@JulesOcean]

Love your channel idea man! Keep it up this is the essence of Hip-Hop

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it Jules. Much more content to come.

[@darkflames77]

that boy did his thing💪🏾🔥🔥🔥 good sh!t bro

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it Yung Dark. Subbed to you & look forward to hearing your version 👌

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I know about this one I enjoy this track.

[@Ranconny.driver]

Suggestion Lil wayne - way of Life

[@DJObiSmalls]

👌👌👌

[@KINSkully]

I'm obssessed with vids like these. Ever consider doing Machine Gun Funk by Biggie or Maintain by Erick Sermon or Apostle's Warning by the Mobb?

[@DJObiSmalls]

May 21st for more BIG episodes and added your other requests to the list 👌

[@startrakambassador3632]

It's so hard to hear MJ, but you gotta listen super carefully but he's on there

[@DJObiSmalls]

Facts.

[@sogonegone]

thank you

[@DJObiSmalls]

My pleasure.

[@DJWATERZZ]

The song in the beginning is “Who is it” by MJ🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DJObiSmalls]

That’s what’s up🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@thebeastgamer8256]

It's who is it one of my favorite song

[@DJObiSmalls]

😉... Wasn't sure if anyone would get it.

[@adrian5.761]

could you please do an episode on this song called “let go” by aaron may. it would be dope to figure out the sample

[@DJObiSmalls]

Sup Adrian?! Have added your request to the request list.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

0:33 sounds like MJ who is it .

[@DJObiSmalls]

Correct.

[@TyreeRay202]

Obi Smalls can yo do Lil Romeo my Cinderella to Shai and if I ever fall in love again

[@DJObiSmalls]

Added to the request list.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

We need some Dilla vids. Probably a lot harder to direct.

[@spoiled_sushi2031]

Yes pls

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@spoiled_sushi2031 soon 😉

[@DJObiSmalls]

Not really a fan of Dilla if I’m honest. And a lot of KZbinrs do breakdowns of his work. But will be doing some of his work at some point. His sampling isn’t really more challenging than the next producer so that won’t be an issue.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

@@DJObiSmalls I’m from Detroit :-/

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart cool. I’m from London. But check out my boy, Hellapino!! He does a lot of Dilla remakes: kzbin.infoJFG06uPY59o?feature=share

[@TheAmazingJon]

amazing

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it TheAmazing Jon!

[@krymson2027]

Let’s goooo

[@DJObiSmalls]

Hopefully you enjoy this one!

[@TyreeRay202]

Obi Smalls Do DJ Khaled Born n Raised to Trick Daddy Take it To The House

[@DJObiSmalls]

Added to the request list

[@TyreeRay202]

@@DJObiSmalls also my request is on 21 Savage Part

[@rylinsqueen]

Can you do Peezy - 2 million sampling Don’t look any further by Dennis Edwards

[@DJObiSmalls]

What's up DIamond A. Williams?! Added to the request list. However, I'm almost done doing "Get Money (Remix)" by Junior MAFIA episode which uses the same Sample in almost the same exact way.

[@lyric-music]

Sample - Get money - Notorious BIg

[@DJObiSmalls]

Already got that episode done. Will be releasing the remix version of that song, soon.

[@frostbl0x544]

Can You Do: On A Sunday Afternoon By Lighter Shade Of Brown. The Samples Are Crystal Blue Persuasion. Groovin By The Rascals. Papa Was too Joe Tex. And La La Means i love you. I tried it never got it

[@DJObiSmalls]

Hey what’s up?! Added your requests to the request list 👌

[@frostbl0x544]

@@DJObiSmalls Cant wait to see it Thanks!

[@mauriceboston9035]

Can you do biggie smalls sample type beat the isley Brothers

[@DJObiSmalls]

I don’t make beats bro.

[@mauriceboston9035]

Oh

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@mauriceboston9035 or are you asking me to do an episode on Big Poppa?

[@mauriceboston9035]

@@DJObiSmalls I want you to do episode on big poppa that's all

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@mauriceboston9035 oh ok, got you. Check it out on the the link below👇: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGrEfqWKhqideKs

[@alex_harnar_618]

Yo that’s awesome dude, can you do a sample session of the final verse of Eminem’s song: ‘Bad Guy’ produced by Hip-Hop Producer: ‘StreetRunner?’ It’s the first track off of his 2013 studio album: ‘The Marshal Mathers LP 2.’ ------------------------ There are two main samples being used: ------------------------- 1. ‘Soana’ by Gian Piero Reverberi (1976) (The first 18 seconds of this song make up the main sample.) ------------------------ 2. ‘Ode To Billie Joe’ by Lou Donaldson (1967) (The drum break of this song gets looped throughout the beat except for the intro and outro.)

[@DJObiSmalls]

Cool. Will check it out Alex.

[@Kyleedits]

YESSIR

[@DJObiSmalls]

Hope you enjoyed the episode Kyle. Much appreciated for the support.

[@DMSVerse24]

I actually have a request for you.

[@DJObiSmalls]

Yeah you say this all the time.

[@dem0nsplaywith.c4z]

WHATS THE SONG FOR UR INTRO!!!!

[@iwasneverherenorthere]

Who Is It by Michael Jackson

[@DJObiSmalls]

For the trivia, yes 😉

[@DJObiSmalls]

For the trivia, “Who Is It” by Michael Jackson. For the intro for Sample Sessions, it is my remake of Kanye’s live performance of “Good Life”, which he drops from the sample, “P.Y.T.” by Michael Jackson

[@TheRealTevynJ]

Michael Jackson? 🧐

[@DJObiSmalls]

Yessur!

[@BushidoBrownSama]

Where?

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@BushidoBrownSama You can hear MJ clearer, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2WaoJeerNlomZI

[@BushidoBrownSama]

@@DJObiSmalls thx!

[@DJObiSmalls]

All good.

[@beats4lifebeats4life40]

can you do a video like this for baby Tate-do better

[@DJObiSmalls]

Added to the request list👌

[@threetwentieth]

Videos would be better if they weren’t stretched out

[@DJObiSmalls]

There are plenty of other people doing 1 minute sample videos - you can always check them out. This series however, is about learning the actual process and, unfortunately, that takes time🤷‍♂️

[@threetwentieth]

@@DJObiSmalls I know that, but there are certain parts that feel dragged out, particularly the intro and transitions

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@threetwentieth that’s cool. But everything serves a purpose. May not be for you, but may be for someone else. For example, my one minute intro prior was for my sponsors. As far as the transitions, I’m not in a rush and the way it’s done, I feel, is the best way to showcase the results in a clear and neat manner. Again, I am not here to please everyone - that is an impossibility and I am aware of that. I’d rather viewers in the aftermath of watching an episode, have their questions answered, than have viewers have more questions (which I find in other Sample-based content video). So if this makes it time consuming, then so be it. Understand that I never started this series to gain a following, I started this series to showcase the dopeness of samples. Apologies for the long explanation.

[@spoiled_sushi2031]

@DJObiSmalls sometimes, you just gotta deal with them haters

[@threetwentieth]

@@spoiled_sushi2031 what hater? I like the videos, they just feel dragged out in some sections

[@OTISDAPRODUCER]

The First Song Is The Classic, MJ - "Who Is It", Love The Drums On That Song, Good Job Men. Check Out My Page For Cool Sample Beats Y'all, And Don't Forget To Like And Subscribe, Thanks Y'all 💯

[@DJObiSmalls]

Yessurr.

[@startrakambassador3632]

It's so hard to hear MJ, but you gotta listen super carefully but he's on there

[@DJObiSmalls]

Facts.

[@fizziealladin5282]

Ironically, the song is called "Who is it?" 😂💯💯💯💯

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@fizziealladin5282 lol, I think they are referring to the song the episode is based on, not the trivia at the beginning.

[@startrakambassador3632]

If you listen to Kanye's beat, I think he subtly layered the exact instruments in the original version. I noticed that

[@DJObiSmalls]

What's up Startrakambassador?! can you please elaborate? 🙏

[@startrakambassador3632]

@@DJObiSmalls if you listen to the beat with Jay-Z's verses, and you have to listen very careful, you can hear the Electric Piano, but instead of it coming from the sample, you hear it coming from Kanye and keyboardists themselves. In a lot of his old production, his mixers would do a lot of EQing and filter to the point where you'll still hear the sample, but he'll recreate one individual element from the track on his end. One example is the We Don't Care beat, where he recreated the bassline.

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@startrakambassador3632 Ohhhh!!!! I totally understand what you’re saying 1000%.

[@mattdesjardins6415]

@@startrakambassador3632 Facts ! Keep the good work Obi !!

[@DJObiSmalls]

Appreciate it Matt. More content to come :)