Well I’m sure most of you out there have seen the “Dr Dre”, “Timbaland”, “Kanye”, “Just Blaze”, etc, drum kits that some other websites sell out there. You know, the websites suckering brand new beat makers who don’t know any better into buying complete bulls#it sounds just off of name recognition…
Apparently there may (OR MAY NOT) be some real superstar producer drums floating around the net now…
Some drumbreaks, like Impeach* or Amen** , have been used on hundreds of records to the point where even the casual fan can recognize the original track. Others, like Love’s Doggone, may have been used by far fewer producers – but still be every bit as sick.
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Love was an influential psych rock band active in the late 60s / early 70s. They experienced a small degree of commercial success, but inspired a number of successful bands yet to come. By the time their 1969 album Out Here was released, their line up had changed completely, and their sound had evolved to a more experimental, wide-ranging sound.
This break seems to have gone mostly unnoticed for the 80s (collectors were mostly buying funk records?) and had a couple uses in the 90s – but when Kanye West picked it up and dusted it off, people took notice again. Clocking in at 12 minutes long, Doggone features a 9 minute drum solo by George Suranovich that provides lots of sample opportunities:
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I am definitely tired of hip-hop legends passing away too young.
Derek B (aka EZ-Q) was the first British rapper to make noise in the U.S., first with his single “Rock the Beat” and later with the LP Bullet From a Gun. A multi-talented artist, he rapped, produced and DJ’d; covering all the duties on his Profile debut (in the late 80’s, I wisely bought anything that came out on Profile). He made a little noise with this release and then seemed to play the background, continuing to work as a producer and remixer. Derek B’s not going to be on many top 10 lists, but he definitely had skills and dropped a solid album. I mean, dude was featured on Mr. Magic’s (umm, also RIP… case in point) Rap Attack Volume 1 – it can’t get more official than that! I hope his passing will receive more reflection in the UK than it will probably get in the States. In honor of the man and his music; let’s break down the samples he used on a few of his tracks…
“The Break Down” analyzes classic breaks and how they were used in Hip Hop over the years. We also
During hip-hop’s golden years, a producer wasn’t judged by how many plug-ins, rack modules or keyboards he had – it was all about having a deep record collection to sample from. Drum breaks were of particular importance as the foundation for countless classics. In this series, I’ll look back at important drum breaks and how they were used by producers and artists over the last 20 years.
The Detroit Emeralds began as a vocal group, consisting of four brothers from Little Rock, AR – but by the time their 1973 Album I’m In Love With You dropped – they were down to two brothers, Ivory and Abrim Tilmon, plus band mate James Mitchell. The album’s cover makes it easily recognizable – emerald green border, emerald green suits – it looks something like a funky box of Lucky Charms. And Side A, Track 3 gives us one of the most recognizable drum breaks of all time. You’re Getting… hasn’t been used as much as say, Impeach the President or Amen, but the crisp snare, clean kick and open hi hat featured in the first four bars have been the basis for several great hip-hop songs.
The Detroit Emeralds – You’re Getting A Little Too Smart
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