Track Style
soulful sample rap / soulful sample rap soulful sample rap vibe
Tempo: 92–97 BPM
Warm, punchy drums with swing, simple bass
Sample-based beat with emotional, vintage soul feel
Key Sample
Sped-up vocal saying “what’s going on”
Must sit under the chorus prominently
Pitched up 4–6 semitones, chopped rhythmically
Adds energy and signature soulful feel
Structure
Intro: 2–4 bars of a chopped sample loop + drums
Verse 1: rap lyrics over filtered sample + bass
Chorus: main vocal + sped-up “what’s going on” sample underneath
Solo Break (optional): soulful male vocal summing up verses with sample lightly in background
Verse 2: rap lyrics continue
Chorus / Outro: full drums, sample highlighted, fade out with soft piano or Rhodes
Mix / Performance
Lead rap vocal: natural, slightly gritty
Sample: bright, high-passed, rhythmic chops
Drums: punchy kick, snappy snare, swung hi-hats
Keep track soulful, warm, energetic, Male Voice