Samples are kind of my instrument of choice.
The goal of the work is always for it to come across as original material, as transformative material.
As the times are changing, you don't hear as many sample issues with rap artists. Part of that has to do with production styles these days, but the nature of copyright is also changing as the internet becomes more of a giant.
The whole point of doing the pay what you want is to be reasonable with the fans.
I am always excited for gaps of time where I can actually hang out with my friends.
Nowadays when you buy music its like you're donating to that cause, because you most likely could hear it in some capacity for free.