FUNK
1969
128 BPM
Am
Give It Up or Turnit a Loose
Another James Brown funk classic that provided the blueprint for countless hip-hop tracks with its driving rhythm
James Brown
"Give It Up or Turnit a Loose"
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Original Track
James Brown - "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose" (1969)
The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06
The History
Another James Brown funk classic that provided the blueprint for countless hip-hop tracks with its driving rhythm.
Features one of James Brown's most energetic vocal performances over a relentless groove.
Recorded during James Brown's peak funk innovation period when he was defining the genre
The track's driving rhythm became the template for aggressive, high-energy hip-hop production
Public Enemy's usage in 'Fight the Power' made it synonymous with militant hip-hop
Eric B. & Rakim's 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em' proved its versatility in sophisticated production
Gang Starr's 'Step in the Arena' showed its effectiveness in boom bap contexts
EPMD's 'Crossover' demonstrated its commercial appeal without compromising edge
Onyx's 'Slam' proved its power in hardcore, aggressive hip-hop production
The break's relentless energy matched hip-hop's most confrontational and powerful content
It became a go-to sample for producers seeking maximum rhythmic intensity and attitude
Who Sampled It
Public Enemy
"Fight the Power"
Do the Right Thing Soundtrack
1989
Eric B. & Rakim
"Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em"
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
1990
Gang Starr
"Step in the Arena"
Step in the Arena
1991
EPMD
"Crossover"
Business Never Personal
1992
Onyx
"Slam"
Bacdafucup
1993
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database
Tags
funk
james-brown
blueprint
driving