For those who are lovers of the Quiet Storm format, you are familiar with Patrice Rushen’s classic song, “You Remind Me”, from her Straight From the Heart Album that came out in 1983. For those who aren’t as familiar, here’s the song:
Note about this song: There are only four instruments that are being used in this song (Rhodes Mark II, a splash of synth, a lead guitar, and the drums). I love how the bass line on this song is using the Rhodes, which adds a distinct flavor on to it. Not to mention how Patrice, who was an accomplished jazz musician before she went into R&B, kills the solo in the middle of the song.
According to Whosampled.com, this song has been sampled at least 22 times. But just like all samples, there are only a few that are memorable or even worth noting. Here are, in my opinion, the top samples of this song, and ironically they all came out in 1995:
The Golden Era of Bad Boy, when if you used a sample, you did it justice. Ah, memories.
I’m sure everyone remembers this one hit wonder of chicks who were cool with their man cheating on them, as long as he comes back home. LOL
I like this one because Diddy double dips with the Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam sample in the hook, and I like how he uses Patrice’s Rhodes solo in the hook as well.
So out of these ’95 club bangers (per se), which one was your favorite? Let it be known.
Wow…you took me waaaaay back with that Junior Mafia! I forgot how much of a jam that was. I love learning new music trivia, so this post is right on point. Patrice Rushen is so amazingly talented and accomplished. No matter how much a song is chopped and sampled, good music is forever good music. Timeless. I miss the golden era of Bad Boy *sigh*…my vote is for Faith, hands down.