Do Fancy Iggy Lyrics Contain Samples From Other Songs?

Quick take: from what I know, 'Fancy' doesn’t contain a famous sample that people point to — it reads as an original composition credited to Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, and the production team. That said, the difference between a lyric referencing another song and an actual sampled piece of music matters legally and creatively. A line or melodic nod might be an interpolation and would show up in the songwriting credits; a straight audio sample usually requires a clear credit and clearance.

If I’m being practical, I’d check the songwriting credits on the single’s Wikipedia page or the credits section on Spotify/Tidal. Next, pop over to 'WhoSampled' and search for 'Fancy' — the community there flags confirmed samples and interpolations. If an older songwriter is listed in the credits (like if you suddenly see the name of a writer from the '70s), that’s your smoking gun that something from another song was used. I got burned once thinking a catchy hook was original until I saw an older soul writer listed in the credits — instant context shift.

So: likely no, but verify by checking credits and 'WhoSampled' or PRO databases. If you want, tell me which version or performance you’re curious about (radio edit, live, remix) and I’ll help dig.

Whenever I dig into a song that’s been stuck in my head, I do a little detective work — and with 'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea, the headline is simple: there aren’t any widely reported or famous samples credited in the track’s lyrics or beat the way there are for songs like 'Ice Ice Baby' or the 'Blurred Lines' controversy. The hook in 'Fancy' was written with Charli XCX, and the song’s credits list the writers and producers rather than naming an older work being sampled. That’s usually your first clue: if an older writer is in the credits, something was lifted or interpolated.

If you want to be thorough, I always check a few places. Streaming services like Spotify and Tidal sometimes show song credits now, and sites like 'WhoSampled' are built for this exact curiosity — they collect confirmed samples and interpolations. You can also look up PRO databases (ASCAP, BMI, PRS) or the liner notes for the album single; those will show officially registered songwriters. Genius annotations and interviews with the artists can add color too, but they’re less authoritative than the official credits.

I love the little thrill of finding a hidden sample — once I learned a producer had flipped a tiny flute riff from an obscure funk 45 into a pop hit, it changed how I listen. With 'Fancy' specifically, there’s no big-splash sample people argue over, so it feels more like an original composition built from contemporary pop and hip-hop influences rather than a direct lift. If you want, I can walk you through checking the credits step-by-step on your phone.

How you check this is more interesting than a yes/no. For 'Fancy', there’s no well-known sample people talk about, so it reads as original, but I always verify by checking three sources: streaming-service credits (Spotify/Tidal), 'WhoSampled' for community-curated sample lists, and PRO databases like ASCAP or BMI for official writer registrations.

One quick trick I use: if you open the credits and suddenly spot a name that wasn’t on modern pop lists — a writer from decades ago — that usually means a sample or interpolation was cleared. Also watch for remixes and live versions; sometimes those borrow elements that the studio version doesn’t. I love doing this while commuting; it turns a ten-minute ride into a tiny music-history lesson. Try those checks and you’ll have your answer in minutes.