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History of the "Amen" Break


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 music.

 

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written by Cebiti Caneda on December 29, 2006

Excellent narration and source material.

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