Doechii Anxiety samples
Doechii’s viral 'Anxiety' transforms Gotye and Kimbra’s 2011 hit into a raw mental health anthem, showcasing her authentic voice and connecting her Tampa roots to James Brown’s sampling legacy.
Tracklist
- Anxiety — Doechii
- Swamp Bitches (with Rico Nasty) — Doechii
- Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine) — James Brown
- HIDE N SEEK — Doechii
- Booty Drop — Doechii
- Somebody That I Used to Know — Gotye featuring Kimbra
- Seville — Luiz Bonfá
- ANXIETY (feat. Doechii) — Sleepy Hallow
Transcript
Welcome to OffStereo. Evening's here — let's set the mood.
Anxiety — Doechii
Doechii's 'Anxiety' became a cultural phenomenon, born from a viral TikTok resurgence of her 2019 demo. This track showcases her potent creative instincts and raw lyrical honesty about mental health, sparking discussions on originality.
Swamp Bitches (with Rico Nasty) — Doechii
Before 'Anxiety' dominated feeds, Doechii honed her voice from the Tampa swamps. Her stage name, a self-affirmation against 6th-grade bullying, underscores the authentic, unapologetic power heard on 'Swamp Bitches' with Rico Nasty.
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine) — James Brown
The foundation of sampling often runs deep, tracing back to pioneers like James Brown. His iconic 1970 funk anthem, 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine),' provided foundational inspiration for beats that would later influence Doechii's work.
HIDE N SEEK — Doechii
Doechii's journey from underground artistry to global recognition is marked by consistent authenticity. She documents her imperfections, believing they are 'the most human,' a candid approach that resonates deeply in tracks like 'HIDE N SEEK'.
Booty Drop — Doechii
Doechii’s magnetic presence extends beyond her music, making her a creative partner for major brands. This 'cultural force,' as called by edition+partners, exudes confidence and undeniable impact, qualities heard in her vibrant track, 'Booty Drop'.
Somebody That I Used to Know — Gotye featuring Kimbra
Doechii’s viral 'Anxiety' gained its unique sonic texture from a recognizable source: Gotye and Kimbra’s 2011 global hit, 'Somebody That I Used to Know.' This instrumental provided the core for Doechii's introspective rap.
Seville — Luiz Bonfá
The sample lineage for 'Anxiety' digs even deeper. Gotye’s 'Somebody That I Used to Know' famously sampled Luiz Bonfá’s 1967 instrumental, 'Seville,' showcasing how a single melody can bridge decades and genres.
ANXIETY (feat. Doechii) — Sleepy Hallow
The viral 'lore' of Doechii's 'Anxiety' took an unexpected turn when Sleepy Hallow sampled her 2019 YouTube demo for his own 2023 track, also titled 'ANXIETY.' This layered sampling propelled Doechii's original to TikTok fame.
Thank you for listening to OffStereo. Consider how those borrowed echoes from the past resonate with fresh urgency in the present, shaping our sonic landscapes anew.