Celebrating the legendary drum breaks that built hip-hop culture
WaxDigs exists to honor and preserve the rich history of breakbeat sampling in hip-hop culture. Our comprehensive archive features 100 legendary drum breaks that helped shape the sound of modern music.
Our goal is to educate music producers, hip-hop enthusiasts, and curious listeners about the incredible stories behind these iconic samples. From the Amen Break to the Funky Drummer, each breakbeat has a fascinating journey from its original recording to its place in hip-hop history.
Access our entire collection of 100 legendary breakbeats with comprehensive history, original track information, and notable samples.
Learn about the artists, the recording sessions, and the cultural impact of each break through detailed stories and trivia.
Watch and listen to the original tracks featuring each break, with embedded video from the source recordings.
Discover which legendary tracks sampled each break, from classic hip-hop to modern productions.
We've curated 100 of the most influential breakbeats in hip-hop history, spanning five decades of music. Our collection includes:
Whether you're a seasoned beatmaker or just starting your production journey, WaxDigs is your go-to source of inspiration and education.
Understand the cultural context and stories behind the breaks that shaped hip-hop.
Analyze how legendary producers used these breaks in their iconic tracks.
Browse all 100 breaks with search, decade filters, and genre categories.
Explore breaks you might not have known, expanding your sampling vocabulary.
WaxDigs is more than just a website – it's a community of music lovers, producers, and hip-hop historians. Connect with us and share your discoveries.
The art of breakbeat sampling transformed a 6-second drum solo from 1969 into the foundation of an entire musical genre. Every beat you hear in hip-hop traces back to these legendary breaks.