"Let's Dance," "Billie Jean," and "The Message" Inspired "West End Girls"

The surprising influences, samples, and stock sounds behind the Pet Shop Boys' classic song.

Welcome to Micro-Chop, a newsletter dissecting beatmaking, DJing, music production, rapping, and sampling — written by me, Gino Sorcinelli.

Micro-Chop publishes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for paid subscribers. Free subscribers receive Monday’s newsletter.

Give feedback, send questions, or just say hi by emailing me at gino@bookshelfbeats.com.