"With advancing technology and the development of new digital musical techniques, it has become even easier for an artist to “sample” and integrate another’s finished recording or sound bite into a new, altered and derivate work created by a new artist."
Sampling is only getting more and more popular, so it is crucial to understand that there are clearances one must obtain to use a sample.
Take a look at this great article posted by our friends at Tunecore, which breaks down the basics on music sampling, so you can be prepared and informed next time you want to include a sample in your track.
http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2016/08/music-sampling-breaking-down-the-basics.html