"Soul Pride" (1969) was James Brown's musical response to the Black Pride movement, and the track vibrates with the energy of that political moment. The J.B.'s lay down one of their tightest grooves, and the drum break — delivered with the military precision that characterized Brown's band — carries a sense of purpose and urgency that goes beyond mere rhythm.

Public Enemy built "Prophets of Rage" around the "Soul Pride" break, matching its militant musical energy with their own revolutionary message. The pairing was perfect: Brown's musical expression of Black Pride found new life in hip-hop's most politically charged group. The break has also been used by Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and EPMD — artists who understood that the best breaks carry emotional weight, not just rhythmic impact.