3 Interpolations in 1990s Hip-Hop That Introduced a New Generation to 70s Funk

The difference between interpolation and sampling in music is really simple. Rather than directly sampling a track, interpolation involves recreating the melody, lyrics, or chord progression for a new recording. We’ve seen a recent example of interpolation in 2026. New pop/country sensation Stella Lefty interpolated Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” for her new single, “Boston”. This…