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I mean, sampling is sampling, but recently I’ve noticed V Don using some of the same samples that KA sampled in his records.

I’m a huge V Don fan and I love his production, but I can’t help feeling like it’s more than just a coincidence when you hear so many different records using similar samples. Especially if you’re really digging through the crates, there are endless records out there to sample.

KA clearly inspired so many artists, and I just wish more producers and rappers would show love to him and keep his legacy alive. His influence is still all over underground hip-hop, and I think that deserves to be recognized.

Just found out that few Record Stores launched the new reissues of Grief Pedigree and HKTS, and they’re $300 each before shipping, which brings the total to almost $700. As a superfan, so many fans really want to support this, but many can’t afford that right now, it’s almost two-thirds of my rent.

I completely understand and support the decision, and I know resellers have unfortunately ruined the vinyl market for a lot of us. I’d much rather see that money go to KA’s family than to resellers. But $700 for two albums is simply unaffordable for many right now. Everything is getting more expensive, and it’s getting harder to justify spending that much on vinyl.

I guess some of us will just stick with the WAV files for now and hope that, someday, there’ll be an affordable box set or another option for longtime, loyal fans like us.

Rest in peace, King. 🖤