Polyphonic Music Library - Soul Expressions Vol. 1

Introducing "Soul Expressions"—a massive collection of over 120+ vocal one-shots from Polyphonic Music Library, showcasing the exceptional talents of Lauren Santi, whose vocal credits include Cordae (Thornton Street), Russ (Live from the Villa), and Guapdad4000 (Stoop Kid).

"Soul Expressions" delivers an expansive palette of lead vocals, adlibs, background sections, harmonies, and phrases spanning 70s Motown, Gospel runs, R&B, Psychedelic, and Jazz Fusion vocal stylings. Each vocal element provides its own distinctive character and emotion, offering producers an authentic spectrum of soulful expressions for diverse production needs.

Meticulously captured through some of the most rare and sought-after analog equipment—including the newly acquired Quad Eight MM-310b preamps from the 1973 Motown Sunrise console, RCA Bx 44 Ribbon mic, Vintage API 312 Preamps, and processed through classic reverbs like the AMS RMX 16, RE-201, and the new Polyphonic Studio Live Room—these vocals possess the texture, warmth, and authenticity of recordings from the early to late 70s.

Who’s 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.