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FUNK
1973
102 BPM
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Funky Stuff

Before they became known for pop hits, Kool and the Gang were serious funk pioneers

Kool and the Gang
"Funky Stuff"
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Original Track

Kool and the Gang - "Funky Stuff" (1973)

The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break

Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06

The History

Before they became known for pop hits, Kool and the Gang were serious funk pioneers. This track features a raw, driving break that became a hip-hop foundation.

This early Kool and the Gang track represents their hardcore funk period before they transitioned to more commercial disco and pop sounds.

Who Sampled It

LL Cool J

"Mama Said Knock You Out"

Public Enemy

"Rebel Without a Pause"

Ice Cube

"The Nigga Ya Love to Hate"

EPMD

"Strictly Business"

N.W.A

"Dopeman"

💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database

Tags

funk
classic
breakbeat

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