WhoSampled

Uncover the hidden samples and influences in every track

WhoSampled is a music lover’s playground that turns passive listening into a deep dive into musical history. Instead of just telling you what song is playing, it reveals where that song came from: the samples it uses, the covers it inspired, and the remixes that spun off from it.

The core of the experience is its vast community-driven database, boasting hundreds of thousands of tracks and artists. Search for a song or artist and you’ll often get a richly annotated family tree of musical connections, with timestamps, source tracks, and side‑by‑side comparisons. Hip-hop, R&B, dance, and soul are especially well represented, but you’ll find gems across rock, pop, jazz, and more.

The interface is clean and focused on discovery. Each track page is neatly organized, with sections for samples, sampled‑in, covers, and remixes, making it easy to follow a chain of influences for hours. Embedded audio and video snippets (where available) help you quickly hear how producers flipped a drum break or vocal hook.

The optional Pro subscription adds real-time music identification and Spotify library scanning. These features are powerful: you can instantly identify what’s playing around you, then drill into its samples, or scan your collection to uncover connections you never noticed. It also removes most in‑app advertising, though embedded third‑party content can still carry ads.

WhoSampled isn’t perfect: the database, while huge, isn’t exhaustive, and some niche genres or very new releases may be missing. You’ll also need a solid internet connection for smooth browsing and playback. Still, for anyone curious about where their favorite songs really come from, this is one of the most satisfying and addictive music discovery tools available.