SOUL/FUNK
1970
85 BPM
B♭ minor
Ike's Mood
Provided the dark, cinematic feel that became Memphis rap's signature
Isaac Hayes
"Ike's Mood"
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Original Track
Isaac Hayes - "Ike's Mood" (1970)
The original track containing the legendary 9.2-second drum break
Break occurs at 2:00 - 2:9.199999999999989
The History
Provided the dark, cinematic feel that became Memphis rap's signature. Connected blaxploitation soundtracks to Southern hip-hop's theatrical approach.
From Isaac Hayes' blaxploitation soundtrack work
Essential to Memphis rap's dark, cinematic sound
Connected 70s soul with 90s Southern hip-hop
The orchestral elements influenced Southern rap's theatrical approach
Who Sampled It
Three 6 Mafia
"Sippin' on Some Syrup"
When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1
2000
UGK
"Multiple Tracks"
Various
1992
Geto Boys
"Various Tracks"
Various
1990
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 3 times in our database
Tags
soul
funk
isaac-hayes
memphis-rap
cinematic