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Episode: The Funk Breaks That Built Hiphop
Description: This mix features 14 of the most popular breakbeats used in hip-hop, a powerful collection of grooves that have been sampled over 11,500 times across decades of music. From the raw funk of James Brown to the jazz fusion of Bob James, these breaks became the foundation of block parties, boomboxes, and breakdance battles worldwide.
Topping the list is Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)”, with 4,013 recorded uses.
PLAYLIST
Incredible Bongo Band – Apache
James Brown – Funky Drummer
Bob James – Take Me To The Mardi Gras
Lyn Collins – Think (About It)
The Soul Searchers...