EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Drum Break That Built Hip-Hop: How a 6-Second Soul Sample Conquered the World
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The 'Amen Break' - six seconds of drums from a forgotten 1969 soul single - became the most sampled piece of music in history, spawning hip-hop, drum & bass, and jungle. We dive into how one B-side breakdown changed everything from the Bronx to Bristol, and why the drummer who created it never saw a dime. 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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The 'Amen Break' - six seconds of drums from a forgotten 1969 soul single - became the most sampled piece of music in history, spawning hip-hop, drum & bass, and jungle. We dive into how one B-side breakdown changed everything from the Bronx to Bristol, and why the drummer who created it never saw a dime.
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