EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 13 MIN
The Drum Break That Built Hip-Hop: How Six Seconds of 'Amen' Changed Everything
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A six-second drum solo from a forgotten 1969 funk B-side became the most sampled piece of music in history, spawning hip-hop, jungle, and drum & bass. We trace how the 'Amen Break' went from Winston Salem to the Bronx to Bristol, and why this rhythmic DNA still pulses through music today. 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 six-second drum solo from a forgotten 1969 funk B-side became the most sampled piece of music in history, spawning hip-hop, jungle, and drum & bass. We trace how the 'Amen Break' went from Winston Salem to the Bronx to Bristol, and why this rhythmic DNA still pulses through music today.
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