Polyphonic Music Library - R&B Expressions

Introducing "R&B Expressions"—a comprehensive collection of over 150 royalty-free R&B vocal one shots drawing inspiration from the late 70s to early 80s slow ballad R&B and Gospel R&B fusion, from vocalist Lauren Santi, featured on tracks by Drake, Schoolboy Q, Joey Badass, Jack Harlow, Westside Gunn, Russ, and many more.

"R&B Expressions" delivers a diverse palette of smooth and moody adlib lines, lead vocal phrases, high falsetto runs, and everything in between, providing producers with complete creative control to effortlessly incorporate these authentic vocal elements into their productions. Each vocal element offers its own distinctive character and emotion—from smooth and moody to soaring and expressive—giving you endless combinations for crafting the perfect vocal texture. This pack is an absolute layup for producers that don't have access to a professional vocalist and just want to quickly add vocals over an idea you've already started.

Meticulously captured using a vintage 1969 Electrodyne console, a handful of vintage mics, and an EMT-140 plate reverb, these vocals possess the authentic tone and textures you would hear on a vinyl record from that era. Every element in this collection faithfully represents the tonal qualities and production aesthetics found on R&B and Gospel records from the late 70s to early 80s.

Who is using these samples?

Drums and samples by Polyphonic Music Library can be heard on records by Jake One, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Schoolboy Q, Jack Harlow, H.E.R., Doechii, Westside Gunn, Joey Badass, Russ, Boldy James, Bryson Tiller, and Conway.

Jake One sampled the “Cold Diamonds” drum break from the Italia collection for Russ.
Kal Banx used the “Blue Sharks” drum break from the Italia collection for Doechii.