Before they became known for pop hits, Kool and the Gang were serious funk pioneers

Kool and the Gang - "Funky Stuff" (1973)
The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06
Before they became known for pop hits, Kool and the Gang were serious funk pioneers. This track features a raw, driving break that became a hip-hop foundation.
This early Kool and the Gang track represents their hardcore funk period before they transitioned to more commercial disco and pop sounds.
LL Cool J
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
Public Enemy
"Rebel Without a Pause"
Ice Cube
"The Nigga Ya Love to Hate"
EPMD
"Strictly Business"
N.W.A
"Dopeman"
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database