The Mariah Carey Effect: Reinventing The Art of the Sample pt.1

The Obsessed Podcast discuss Mariah’s use of samples in her iconic music!

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In this episode, The Obsessed Podcast explore Mariah Carey’s iconic and innovative use of samples—from hip-hop classics to R&B deep cuts—and how she transformed familiar sounds into chart-topping hits.

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Gareth & Ghia break down the craft, the production choices, unrecognisable use of songs (Ghia cannot get enough of Bone Thugs’ ‘Crossroads’) and the creative genius behind her ability to redefine elements of already existing songs and reinvent storytelling through sampling.

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