R&B/FUNK
1984
98 BPM
F# minor
Don't Look Any Further
The quiet, funky bassline became the foundation for countless hip-hop classics
Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garrett
"Don't Look Any Further"
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Original Track
Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garrett - "Don't Look Any Further" (1984)
The original track containing the legendary 6.1-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:6.1
The History
The quiet, funky bassline became the foundation for countless hip-hop classics. Featured future Michael Jackson collaborator Siedah Garrett.
Siedah Garrett later collaborated with Michael Jackson on 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You'
The bassline is so subtle it's almost inaudible in the original
Produced by Dennis Lambert, known for his work with The Four Tops
One of the most foundational samples in hip-hop history
Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full' transformed the quiet bassline into a hip-hop classic
2Pac's 'Hit 'Em Up' proved its power in aggressive, confrontational contexts
Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s 'Get Money' showed its effectiveness in commercial hip-hop production
The sample became synonymous with sophisticated, laid-back hip-hop production
Dennis Edwards' Temptations background brought soul credibility to the track
The break's subtlety made it perfect for producers seeking understated but powerful foundations
Who Sampled It
Eric B. & Rakim
"Paid in Full"
Paid in Full
1987
2Pac
"Hit 'Em Up"
All Eyez on Me
1996
Junior M.A.F.I.A.
"Get Money"
Conspiracy
1995
Lil Wayne
"Way of Life"
Tha Carter III
2008
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 4 times in our database
Tags
rb
funk
bassline
quiet-storm
siedah-garrett