Heist of the Century: Original Samples

We’re finally in our last week of our January Month of Samples. On Day 25 we bring you the samples to the debut album from Wu-Tang affiliate La The Darkman. Heist of the Century features appearances by many Wu-Tang Clan members and affiliates such as Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and U-God,and also features Havoc from Mobb Deep.

Much of the production on this album is credited to Carlos Broady, an original member of the hip-hop production team The Hitmen in the 1990s. He is also credited with producing hits from Puff Daddy’s debut album No Way Out, and also did a lot of the production on The Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death. Other producers on this album include RZA, Havoc, DJ Muggs, and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate 4th Disciple.

“The World Is Yours” by Nas
From the album Illmatic (1994)
Sampled in “Lucci”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“I Believe To My Soul” by Junior Mance *
From the album I Believe to My Soul (1966)
Sampled in “Lucci”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Vittroni’s Theme – King Is Dead” by Roy Ayers
From the Coffy Soundtrack (1973)
Sampled in “Shine”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Dollar Bill” by Fatback Band *
From the album ?
Sampled in “What Thugs Do”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“What People Do For Money” by Divine Sounds
From the album ?
Interpolated in “What Thugs Do”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Joy & Pain” by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
From the album Joy & Pain (1980)
Sampled in “Spring Water”
Produced by Raekwon
Co-produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Heaven & Hell Is On Heart” by 20th Century Steel Band
From the album Warm Heart Cold Steel (1975)
Sampled in “Spring Water”
Produced by Raekwon
Co-produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Land Of Dreams” by Aretha Franklin
From the album Soul Sister (1966)
Sampled in “4 Souls”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“If I Were Your Woman” by Gladys Knight and The Pips
From the album If I Were Your Woman (1971)
Sampled in “Love”
Produced by 4th Disciple

“Fool Can’t See The Light” by O.V. Wright
From the album ?
Sampled in “Polluted Wisdom”
Produced by RZA

“P.L.O. Style” by Method Man
From the album Tical (1994)
Sampled in “Gun Rule”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

“Something” by Al Green
From the album Have a Good Time (1976)
Sampled in “Wu-Blood Kin”
Produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady

*unavailable in compilation

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