Exclusive to Samplette Pro, Gems 💎 surfaces tracks with some of the most likes, favorites and engagement from the past 24 hours that didn’t make it to Trending. These are the discoveries catching ears without catching everyone’s attention.

Think of it as a shortcut to your next rabbit hole. With fresh finds pulled from the previous day’s activity, there’s always another sound to explore and a new direction to take your next beat.

Only Pro users can browse Gems, keeping these discoveries within a smaller circle of diggers. We’re highlighting a few in this newsletter to give you a taste of what’s waiting inside.

Your next great flip could be hiding here.

First up we have an undeniable 70s soul ballad from Ronnie McNeir with “Spirit of Love.” A rich orchestral arrangement and harmonized vocals throughout makes for plenty of catchy spots worthy of a flip. The muted drums also make this sample a great candidate for a drumless style beats popularized by the likes of Roc Marciano, Alchemist, Conductor Williams, Jay Versace, and other greats.

Prepare to be mesmerized by this bossanova rendition of “Georgia” by Brazilian legend Jorge Ben Jor. The record opens with a beautiful arrangement of luxurious strings and Jorge’s repeated proclamation of love to “Georgia”. Peep the 2:30 mark for an incredible electric guitar solo playing against the violins for a truly euphoric listening experience.

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Somebody call Wheezy. Gems takes us to Japan with an incredible Koto performance by Toshiko Yonekawa. We can already hear the 808s waiting to come in. A consistent rhythm makes this track an attractive sample flip. Beyond the 2-minute mark and into the climax of the song we begin to hear harmonizing layers introduced which create a fuller sound that can be utilized for a solid hook section.

Everyone loves a classic 90s R&B songstress anthem. “The Things That We All Do For Love” delivers that crisp, mystifying and rain-like ear candy production style popularized in the 90s. Opening with catchy vocal progressions asking to be flipped into a modern crossover. Maybe Drake, Bryson Tiller? The opportunities are endless.

Another ballad to close out this weeks Gems. “Good Naughty Night” by Ray Simpson brings in a classic R&B tension-building silky smooth orchestral soul foundation with subtle brass hits sure to ensue a rhythmic bop. There’s a perfect drum loop that comes in at the 2:37 mark definitely worth a listen.

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