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How Did Four Artists Release Music On the Same Day With the Same ’90s Sample?
Four dance tracks, four different artists, released by four different labels—all on the same day. This is the eyebrow-raising phenomenon that was spotted during this week’s Friday deluge of new music. Campbell’s “Beat Goes On (To The Brain),” Spencer Ramsay’s “Beat Goes On (DNB Flip), Chapter & Verse’s “The Beat Goes On” and Cody Wong’s “Beat Goes On (La Di Dadi Di Mix),” comprised the medley of songs all found to be using the same catchy vocal sample. The sample goes back to a 1997 release by The All Seeing I, “Beat Goes On,” a cover of Sonny & Cher’s 1967 song of the same name. In a TikTok video posted by British DJ and radio host MistaJam, the track’s original vocal hook, ...
David Guetta Taps MistaJam and John Newman for Whitney Houston Tribute, “If You Really Love Me (How Will I Know)”
Full of infectious 80s synths and feel good energy, Whitney Houston‘s 1985 hit “How Will I Know” will be forever remembered as one of the legendary artist’s most beloved songs. Now, it’s received an electronic update with a new reimagining from David Guetta, MistaJam and John Newman. Released July 2nd via Warner Records, “If You Really Love Me (How Will I Know)” is the best of both worlds, weaving together cuts of Houston’s original lyrics with an upbeat blend of dance-pop and tropical house. Echoing across its bright, piano-based soundscape are soulful vocals from Newman, who is known for his work with Calvin Harris, Rudimental, Galantis and Kygo. “I’ve had the idea to remake this classic Whitney tune for so long,&...
