Artist Details

Share on

Kanye West

Sampled 210 songs, Sampled by others on 44 songs
Covered by others on 10 songs

As an Artist

As a Producer

Songs using Samples

		Champions (2002) sampled We Are the Champions by Queen (1977)

		Guerrilla Monsoon Rap (2002) sampled I Never Had It So Good (And Felt So Bad) by Chi-Lites (1973)

		Out the Game (2003) sampled What a Wonderful Thing Love Is by Al Green (1972)

		Slow Jamz (2003) sampled A House is Not a Home by Luther Vandross (1981)

		Through the Wire (2003) sampled Through the Fire by Chaka Khan (1984)

		Wouldn't You Like to Ride (2003) sampled The Hop by A Tribe Called Quest (1996)

		Talk About Our Love (2004) sampled Gilly Hines by Mandrill (1978)

		Selfish (2004) sampled Call Me by Aretha Franklin (1970)

		'03 Electric Relaxation (2004) sampled Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest (1993)

		I Need to Know (2004) sampled It Will Never Be the Same Again by Zulema (1975)

		Down and Out (2004) sampled Strung Out by William Bell and Mavis Staples (1969)

		I See Now (2004) sampled I'm Through Trying To Prove My Love To You by Bobby Womack (1973)

		All Falls Down (2004) sampled Mystery of Iniquity by Lauryn Hill (2002)

		Breathe In, Breathe Out (2004) sampled Precious Precious by Jackie Moore (1973)

		Family Business (2004) sampled Fonky Thang by The Dells (1972) Ambitionz Az a Ridah by 2Pac (1996)

		Jesus Walks (2004) sampled (Don't Worry) if There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield (1970) Walk With Me by The ARC Choir (1997)

		Last Call (2004) sampled Mr. Rockefeller by Bette Midler (1976)

		Never Let Me Down (2004) sampled Maybe It's the Power of Love by Blackjack (1980) Hovi Baby (Remix) by Jay-Z (2003)

		School Spirit (2004) sampled Spirit in the Dark by Aretha Franklin (1970)

		Spaceship (2004) sampled Distant Lover by Marvin Gaye (1973)

		Two Words (2004) sampled Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi): Movement IV (Encounter) by Mandrill (1970)

		We Don't Care (2004) sampled I Just Wanna Stop by Gino Vannelli (1978) I Just Wanna Stop by The Jimmy Castor Bunch (1979)

		I Got a Love (2004) sampled 'Cause I Love You by Lenny Williams (1975)

		Dreamkillers (2004) sampled Me and You by Belle Epoque (1977)

		Real Love (2005) sampled Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest (1993)

		The Corner (2005) sampled What It Is? by The Temptations (1972) You Make the Sun Shine by The Temprees (1973)

		Higher (2005) sampled You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration by Teddy Pendergrass (1981)

		Paid the Price (2005) sampled Go on Without You by Shirley Murdock (1986)

		Apologize (2005) sampled It's a Terrible Thing to Waste Your Love by The Masqueraders (1977)

		Home (2005) sampled You'll Never Walk Alone by Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles (1963) I Used to Love H.E.R. by Common (1994)

		Hold Me (2005) sampled I Can't Believe (Someone Like You Could Really Love Me) by Sarah Dash (1978)

		Addiction (2005) sampled My Funny Valentine by Etta James (1995)

		Bring Me Down (2005) sampled My Life Is Loving You by Rose Banks (1976)

		Celebration (2005) sampled Heavenly Dream by The Kay-Gees (1979)

		Crack Music (2005) sampled It's Your Thing by Cold Grits (1969) Since You Came in My Life by The New York Community Choir (1977)

		Diamonds From Sierra Leone (2005) sampled Diamonds Are Forever by Shirley Bassey (1971) Ms. Jackson by OutKast (2000)

		Drive Slow (2005) sampled Wildflower by Hank Crawford (1973)

		Gold Digger (2005) sampled I Got a Woman by Ray Charles (1954) Bumpin' Bus Stop by Thunder and Lightning (1975)

		Gone (2005) sampled It's Too Late by Otis Redding (1965) Upon This Rock by Joe Farrell (1974)

		Heard 'Em Say (2005) sampled Candy Maker by Tommy James and the Shondells (1970) Someone That I Used to Love by Natalie Cole (1980)

		Hey Mama (2005) sampled Today Won't Come Again by Donal Leace (1972)

		Late (2005) sampled I'll Erase Away Your Pain by The Whatnauts (1970)

		My Way Home (2005) sampled Home Is Where the Hatred Is by Gil Scott-Heron (1971)

		Roses (2005) sampled Rosie by Bill Withers (1978)

		Touch the Sky (2005) sampled Move on Up by Curtis Mayfield (1970) Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul & Mary (1970)

		Wake Up Mr. West (2005) sampled Someone That I Used to Love by Natalie Cole (1980)

		We Major (2005) sampled Action by Orange Krush (1982)

		We Can Make It Better (2005) sampled Make It Easy on Yourself by The Three Degrees (1989)

		I Changed My Mind (2005) sampled Get Out of My Life Woman by Solomon Burke (1968)

		Impossible (2006) sampled It's Impossible by The New Birth (1971)

		Brand New (2006) sampled Pick It Up, Lay It in the Cut by Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings (2002) The Dap Dip by Sharon Jones feat. The Dap-Kings (2002)

		Wouldn't Get Far (2006) sampled Long Red (Live) by Mountain (1972) I'd Find You Anywhere by Creative Source (1976)

		I Met Oprah (2006) sampled What a Wonderful Thing Love Is by Al Green (1972)

		Girls Girls Girls (2006) sampled Trying Girls Out by The Persuaders (1973)

		Still Dreaming (2006) sampled The Interim by Diana Ross (1970) 1, 2, 1, 2 by Method Man and Redman (1999)

		Number One (2006) sampled Tell Me a Bedtime Story by Quincy Jones (1978)

		Grammy Family (2006) sampled You've Made Me So Very Happy by Lou Rawls (1970) Think of Your Thoughts as Children by Philippe Wynne (1977)

		Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been) [DJ Premier Remix] (2007) sampled Dance the Kung-Fu by Carl Douglas (1974) Follow the Leader by Eric B. & Rakim (1988) Hip-Hop vs. Rap by KRS-One (1993) One Love by Nas feat. Q-Tip (1994) It Ain't Hard to Tell by Nas (1994)

		Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been) (2007) sampled Give Me the Night by George Benson (1980) I'm Still #1 by Boogie Down Productions (1988)

		The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (2007) sampled Mickey's Monkey by The Miracles (1963) I Wish You Were Here by Al Green (1975) Peter Piper by Run-DMC (1986)

		In the Mood (2007) sampled Lonesome Mood by The Friends of Distinction (1969)

		Southside (2007) sampled If There's a Will There's a Way by Don Covay (1970)

		Barry Bonds (2007) sampled Long Red (Live) by Mountain (1972)

		Big Brother (2007) sampled It's Gonna Be Lonely by Prince (1979)

		Bittersweet Poetry (2007) sampled Bittersweet by Chairmen of the Board (1972)

		Can't Tell Me Nothing (2007) sampled They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth (1992) I Got Money by Young Jeezy feat. T.I. (2006)

		Champion (2007) sampled Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan (1976)

		Drunk and Hot Girls (2007) sampled Sing Swan Song by Can (1972)

		Everything I Am (2007) sampled If We Can't Be Lovers by Phillip Mitchell (1972) Bring the Noise by Public Enemy (1987)

		Flashing Lights (2007) sampled Little Child Runnin Wild by Curtis Mayfield (1972)

		Good Life (2007) sampled P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson (1982) In Da Club by 50 Cent (2003) School Spirit by Kanye West (2004)

		Good Morning (2007) sampled Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John (1975) The Ruler's Back by Jay-Z (2001)

		Homecoming (2007) sampled Home by Kanye West feat. John Legend (2005)

		I Wonder (2007) sampled My Song by Labi Siffre (1972)

		Stronger (2007) sampled Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk (2001)

		The Glory (2007) sampled Save the Country by Laura Nyro (1969) Long Red (Live) by Mountain (1972) Award Tour by A Tribe Called Quest feat. Trugoy the Dove (1993)

		Good Night (2007) sampled Wake the Town by U-Roy (1970) Chicken Yellow by Miami (1976) Nuff Man a Dead by Super Cat (1992)

		This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race (Kanye West Remix) (2007) sampled Long Red (Live) by Mountain (1972)

		Pro Nails (2007) sampled Good Googly Moogly by Project Pat feat. DJ Paul and Juicy J (2006)

		Amazing (2008) sampled Taiko Song by Hiroshima (1979)

		Bad News (2008) sampled See-Line Woman by Nina Simone (1964)

		Coldest Winter (2008) sampled Memories Fade by Tears for Fears (1983)

		Heartless (2008) sampled Ammonia Avenue by The Alan Parsons Project (1984)

		RoboCop (2008) sampled Kissing in the Rain by Patrick Doyle (1998)

		It's Over (2008) sampled Get Up and Dance by Freedom (1979)

		Digital Girl (2008) sampled Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest (1993) Can't Believe It by T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne (2008)

		Swagga Like Us (2008) sampled Paper Planes by M.I.A. (2007)

		American Boy (2008) sampled Impatient by Will.i.am (2007)

		Stay Up (Viagra) (2008) sampled All Night Loving by Imagination (1982)

		Go Hard (2008) sampled Angel by Madonna (1984)

		Alright (2009) sampled Chickenhead by Project Pat feat. La' Chat and Three 6 Mafia (2001)

		Maybach Music Part 2 (2009) sampled Time Is the Teacher by Dexter Wansel (1978)

		Knock You Down (2009) sampled Miss Independent by Ne-Yo (2008)

		Digital Girl (Remix) (2009) sampled Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob (1995)

		Make Her Say (2009) sampled Blame It by Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain (2008) Whatever You Like by T.I. (2008) Poker Face (Live at the Cherrytree House Piano & Voice Version) by Lady Gaga (2009)

		Run This Town (2009) sampled Someday in Athens by The 4 Levels of Existence (1976)

Songs Sampled

		Jesus Walks (2004) was sampled in This Is Why I'm Hot by Mims (2007)

		Last Call (2004) was sampled in Vision... by Curren$y (2010)

		School Spirit (2004) was sampled in Good Life by Kanye West feat. T-Pain (2007)

		We Don't Care (2004) was sampled in Oh My God by Jay-Z (2006)

		Home (2005) was sampled in Homecoming by Kanye West feat. Chris Martin (2007)

		Diamonds From Sierra Leone (2005) was sampled in 300 Bars and Runnin' by The Game (2006) Sky High by Kid Cudi (2009)

		Gold Digger (2005) was sampled in Polkarama! by "Weird Al" Yankovic (2006)

		Gone (2005) was sampled in Gone (The Return of Malcolm) by Royce Da 5'9'', Statik Selektah and DJ Premier (2007)

		Heard 'Em Say (2005) was sampled in Nothing Lasts Forever by Maroon 5 (2007)

		Touch the Sky (2005) was sampled in Sky High by Kid Cudi (2009)

		Barry Bonds (2007) was sampled in My Wonderful Pink Polo by Charles Hamilton (2008)

		Big Brother (2007) was sampled in This Me by Rick Ross (2008)

		Can't Tell Me Nothing (2007) was sampled in Dr. Carter by Lil Wayne (2008)

		Champion (2007) was sampled in Retarded Confession by Charles Hamilton (2009)

		Flashing Lights (2007) was sampled in Still Here by Girl Talk (2008) Green Lights by Charles Hamilton (2008) Sky High by Kid Cudi (2009) On Coming From a Broken Home (Parts 1 & 2) by Gil Scott-Heron (2010)

		Good Life (2007) was sampled in Still Here by Girl Talk (2008) Sky High by Kid Cudi (2009)

		Good Morning (2007) was sampled in Epiphany (I'm Leaving) by Chrisette Michele (2009)

		I Wonder (2007) was sampled in My Wonderful Pink Polo by Charles Hamilton (2008) Independent Woman by Charles Hamilton (2009)

		Heartless (2008) was sampled in Shayna,Tiffany And Summer by Charles Hamilton (2008) The Jackass Song by Will.i.am (2009)

		Paranoid (2008) was sampled in Simone by Charles Hamilton (2009)

		Pinocchio Story (2008) was sampled in Do You Have the Stamina by B.o.B (2009)

		Swagga Like Us (2008) was sampled in They Call This (Hip Hop) by Classified feat. Royce Da 5'9'' and B.o.B (2009)

		Put On (2008) was sampled in Jeezy Hamilton by Charles Hamilton (2008) Blown by Curren$y (2008)

		Run This Town (2009) was sampled in My World by Kid Cudi (2009)

Songs Covered by Other Artists

		Diamonds From Sierra Leone (2005) was covered in Diamanten Zijn Voor Altijd by The Opposites (2005)

		Gold Digger (2005) was covered in Gold Digger by The Automatic (2006)

		Stronger (2007) was covered in Stronger by 30 Seconds to Mars (2007)

		Amazing (2008) was covered in Amazing by The Rodeo (2009)

		Heartless (2008) was covered in Heartless by The Fray (2009) Heartless by Kris Allen (2009)

		American Boy (2008) was covered in American Boy by Sam Sparro (2008) Jamaican Boy by Brisa Roché feat. Bost & Bim and Lone Ranger (2009)