What to look for?

For the last week or so i feel like my beats have not been up to par. I believe it's the samples i been using. I've just been lazy and sampled pretty much anything, But the main question is what do u guys look for in a sample or when ur sampling? Do u listen to the whole record or song, or do u just skim through it? Do u loop or straight chopp? I just wanted to get ur guys opinion and maybe some tips on this subject. Truthfully i'll chopp alot and some times loop, but mostly i love to chop and flip it. Anyways hit me up-Peace
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Whatever sounds good to you.Sometimes i hear things and know automatically i'm usin' it.Sometimes you may have to cut it up and flip it until it sounds hot.But mostly it depends on your mood.When i'm upset i can't do anything so when i feel good i make feel good music.