The Decades Best Pop-to-Drill Sample Flip of All Time – Chief Keef’s ‘Save Me

A standout track in Keef’s catalog and one of the best sample flips of the 2010s.

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Lex Luger absolutely cooked. He took Katy Perry’s bright, mid-tempo, bhangra-influenced “Legendary Lovers” and transformed it into something dark, hypnotic, and menacing. The sample is pitched down, chopped, and layered with heavy 808s, crisp trap drums, and atmospheric textures that create a dreamy yet ominous vibe. It feels like a gothic drill/pop hybrid. Many call this one of Lex Luger’s favorite beats he’s ever made, and it’s easy to see why — the bass hits different.

The contrast between the glossy pop source material and the gritty, melancholic result is masterful.

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Keef sounds energized and in his bag. His signature ad-libs (“Ay!” — reportedly 70+ times) dominate the track in the best way. The flow is bouncy and melodic over the atmospheric beat, showing an early evolution toward more tuneful, auto-tune-tinged delivery that influenced a gen of rappers.

vibe are typical Sosa: street bravado, threats, flexing (“I’ma beat him like his father,” Giuseppe Zanottis), and that detached menace. It’s not deeply introspective, but it fits the vibe perfectly.

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• Blueprint for melodic/drill spill that came later.
• One of Keef’s most replayable and “majestic” tracks.
• The Katy Perry sample (during their brief beef) adds legendary lore.
• Recently exploded again on TikTok in 2026 with the Keef/Katy reunion, pushing both songs.

Standout Lines:

• “I’ma beat him like his father”
• The whole “Ay, ay, ay” run that kicks in

sim to those Late-night drives, headphones with good bass, or when you need something chaotic yet hypnotic.

This is peak creative sampling — turning a Katy Perry pop record into underground rap gold. Absolute classic.