samplexample… The Reach

Boogie is a rapper out of Los Angeles. His album The Reach is a study in balancing heartfelt content and progressive sounds. Boogie’s ability to infuse gritty tales with catchy melodies is on full display throughout the project. For a sample of this (see what i did there) take a listen to The Reach below. This track serves both as the opening and title track to the album, and sets the tone beautifully.

From one genre to another, the next track is an earworm of note… so catchy and really infectious! It’s decidedly melodic and is the basis for the beat on Boogie’s song. Although first released in 2014, it’s still an attention-grabber of note! Have a peek at Route 94’s My Love below.

Oh, not done yet… it’s really amazing how Route 94 flipped Flame Braithwaite’s vocals from her late 80s cut On The Strength. In turn; Boogie’s emphasis on bass and clever use of reverb add a more menacing element to his Mike Zombie & Keyel-produced beat.This is pretty much a definitive example of a genre-straddling sample string! For the genesis of both songs above listen to On The Strength ft Tony Terry below:

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