Wait, did you hear that?! It is the sound of discovery and recontextualization—the sound of sampling! This session explores the inquiry mindsets that producers have used to shape popular music over the past 50 years. Attendees will gain a deep appreciation for the sounds, techniques, and technology used to create sample-based masterpieces. We will examine the philosophies of producers like Daft Punk and J Dilla, who treat sampling as a method of musical interrogation rather than a shortcut to a finished track. Educators will leave with classroom-ready resources that will engage critical listening skills, scaffold student creation, develop musical literacy, and create meaningful connections across genres and generations.