Some people have no idea their favorite songs might actually be samples or remakes of older songs that don’t get much credit for it.Let’s explore some of the most famous rap songs and the original songs that inspired them.
1. California Love by 2pac
2. Ghost Ride Da Whip by Mistah FAB
(originally, Ghostbusters theme song)
3. Blood n my hair by Andre Nickatina
(originally, Last of the Mohicans theme song)
4. I wear my stunna glasses at night by The Federation
(originally, Corey Hart – I wear my sunglasses at night)
Corey Hart - I wear my sunglasses at night
5. I’ll be missing you by P. Diddy
(The Police – Every Breath You Take)
The Police Every Breath You Take
6. Changes by 2pac
(originally, the way it is Bruce Hornsby and the Range)
7. Livin your life by T.I.
(numa numa song a.k.a. Dragostea Din Tei by O-zone)
8. It’s a hard knock life by Jay Z
(originally from the Movie Annie)
9. Bullet by Rhymefest
(originally, Bullet by Citizen Cope)
10. Build me up buttercup by Rhymefest
(originally, Build me up buttercup by The Foundations)
11. Daydreamin by Lupe Fiasco
(original sample, Daydream by Gunter Kallman Choir)
(original, The Wallace Collection)
12. Gangsters Paradise by Coolio
(originally, Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder)
13. Juicy by Notorious BIG
(originally, Mtume’s – Juicy Fruit)
14.Nuthin But A “G” Thang – Dr. Dre
(originally, Leon Haywood – I Wanna Do Something Freaky Tonight)
(and, Frederick Knight – Uphill (Peace Of Mind))
15.Killing Me Softly – The Fugees
(originally, Roberta Flack)
16.Rappers Delight by The Sugar hill Gang
Honorable Mentions
17. Who am I? (whats my name?) by Snoop Dogg
(originally Atomic Dog by George Clinton)
18. Notorious by Notorious BIG
(originally, Notorious by Duran Duran)
19. Diamonds Are Forever by Kanye West
(originally, Diamonds are forever by Shirley Bassey)
20. You Spin me Right Round by Flo Rida
21. Sometimes I Rhyme Slow by Nice n Smooth
(originally, Fast Car by Tracy Chapman)
22. Mr. Lonely by Akon
(originally, Mr Lonely by Bobby Vinton)
