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Video explains the world's most important 6-sec drum loop

This fascinating, brilliant 20-minute video narrates the history of the "Amen Break," a six-second drum sample from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle ( Read more... )

When I mention that commercial radio doesn't play any of the music I like folks always ask about it. If you're curious:

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Any song is improved with the addition of an air-raid siren or astronauts talking to Roger.

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