Sampling isn't about "hijacking nostalgia wholesale," says Mark Ronson. It's about inserting yourself into the narrative of a song while also pushing that story forward. In this mind-blowingly original talk, watch the DJ scramble 15 TED Talks into an audio-visual omelette, and trace the evolution of "La Di Da Di," Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's 1984 hit that has been reimagined for every generation since.

Mark Ronson: How sampling transformed music

How sampling transformed music

Sampling in music goes beyond nostalgia, enabling artists to insert themselves into a narrative while pushing it forward.

The evolution of 'La Di Da Di' across generations illustrates how music adapts, influencing and reflecting societal changes.

Through creative remixing, artists like Mark Ronson demonstrate the transformative power of sampling in shaping modern music.