EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 18 MIN
The Cowbell That Conquered Hip-Hop
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A forgotten 1973 James Brown B-side containing six seconds of perfect drum break became the most sampled recording in music history, launching hip-hop and reshaping how we think about musical ownership. We trace how 'Funky Drummer' went from throwaway studio jam to the DNA of an entire genre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A forgotten 1973 James Brown B-side containing six seconds of perfect drum break became the most sampled recording in music history, launching hip-hop and reshaping how we think about musical ownership. We trace how 'Funky Drummer' went from throwaway studio jam to the DNA of an entire genre.
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