EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Drum Break That Ate Hip-Hop: How Six Seconds of 'Amen, Brother' Became the Most Sampled Sound in History
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A forgotten B-side from 1969 by a little-known funk band called The Winstons contains six seconds of drums that would accidentally become the foundation of entire musical genres. We trace how the 'Amen Break' went from gospel-tinged funk to breakdancing soundtrack to the DNA of drum & bass, jungle, and hip-hop itself. 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 B-side from 1969 by a little-known funk band called The Winstons contains six seconds of drums that would accidentally become the foundation of entire musical genres. We trace how the 'Amen Break' went from gospel-tinged funk to breakdancing soundtrack to the DNA of drum & bass, jungle, and hip-hop itself.
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