Part of the deeper catalog of funk breaks that dedicated diggers discovered and brought to hip-hop.

Silky Slim was one of many obscure funk artists whose work became foundational to underground hip-hop culture.

The track's raw, unpolished sound made it perfect for hardcore East Coast productions seeking authentic street credibility.

Boogie Down Productions' use in '9mm Goes Bang' helped establish it as a cornerstone of conscious gangsta rap.

The break exemplified hip-hop's ability to transform overlooked recordings into cultural touchstones.