The “Amen break” is one of music’s most beloved and essential samples, ranking up there with “Funky Drummer” and “Think (About It)” as the most used breaks in hip-hop, dance and rock. Snatched from ...

It may only be six to seven seconds long, but a drum solo from a little-known track called "Amen, Brother" could very well be one of the most famous beats in the world. However, the beat's creators — ...

What is one of the most sampled bits of music in hip-hop history? If you guessed virtually any tune by James Brown, you're close. Indeed, Browns' distinctive guitar riffs, drum breaks, and his ...

A drummer has released 75 new versions of the classic Amen break. Created by musician Merlin Matthews, the sample pack keeps the beat at 136 BPM and includes 11 additional percussion sets. Known as ...