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The 10 Best Samples of Betty Wright Songs: Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper & More

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Betty Wright's legacy of soul, funk and disco hits in the '70s and '80s is one that's continued to echo throughout popular music -- somewhat literally, in the case of the many, many artists who have sampled her crisp grooves and peerless vocals over the years.

With news of the beloved singer-songwriter's death at age 66 this week, Billboard pays tribute to the way Betty Wright's music has lived on through its repurposing by future generations here, with a list of our 10 favorite samples of her classic jams. Color Me Badd, "I Wanna Sex You Up" (1991) sample of "Tonight Is the Night (Pts.

I & II)" (1978) '90s vocal quartet Color Me Badd struck gold when producer Dr. Freeze sampled Wright's "Tonight Is the Night" for their 1991 debut single "I

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