The Complete Sample Breakdown of Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'

'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' shows that Kanye West is a true innovator. This Sample Breakdown zooms in on how the sampling helped shape the song structures, textures, and intricate layering of Ye's magnum opus. From the Wu-Tang-esque sample flip on the "Dark Fantasy" intro, all the way to the Bon Iver-assisted "Lost In The World." This is the ultimate sample breakdown of one of the best albums Kanye ever made — along with tips to create beautiful dark twisted fantasy productions yourself!

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July 22, 2024

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2. Records to Sample for a Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Beat

3. The Best Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Sample Packs

4. Full Tutorial: Making a Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy beat

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Sample Breakdown: Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

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The Best Records to Sample for Making a My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Beat

Tracklib has more than 100.000+ records that you can sample and clear right here on the site. With that much to dig through, it can be hard to pick out those special records to sample for making a My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy-type beat. Below you'll find some top picks, selected by our team of producers and curators. Or head over to the All Songs section if you want to search from scratch.

The Best Sample Packs for Making a My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Beat

Tracklib now also offers a complete library of Sounds: 100% royalty-free one-shots, FX, and loops. Here are some of our top picks for making a My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy beat. If you want to search from scratch, head over to our All Sounds section.

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Full Tutorial: Making a My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Beat

Watch our dear friend Verysickbeats break down the techniques and workflows used to create this iconic album. From how you find the rights samples, to which effects to use, to song structure tips.

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