EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 13 MIN
The Drum Break That Built Hip-Hop (And Made a Jazz Drummer Immortal)
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How a 6-second drum solo from a forgotten 1969 funk track became the most sampled recording in music history, launching hip-hop and turning Gregory Coleman into an unknowing architect of an entire genre. We'll trace the Amen Break's journey from a B-side to the backbone of everything from N.W.A. to jungle music. 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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How a 6-second drum solo from a forgotten 1969 funk track became the most sampled recording in music history, launching hip-hop and turning Gregory Coleman into an unknowing architect of an entire genre. We'll trace the Amen Break's journey from a B-side to the backbone of everything from N.W.A. to jungle music.
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