FUNK/SOUL
1968
118 BPM
Am
Sing a Simple Song
Sly Stone's innovative funk creation features a hypnotic drum pattern and bass line that became essential to hip-hop's development
Sly & The Family Stone
"Sing a Simple Song"
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Original Track
Sly & The Family Stone - "Sing a Simple Song" (1968)
The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06
The History
Sly Stone's innovative funk creation features a hypnotic drum pattern and bass line that became essential to hip-hop's development. The break showcases early multiracial funk innovation.
Sly & The Family Stone were pioneers of multiracial funk bands, and their innovative approach influenced both funk and hip-hop's inclusive ideology.
Who Sampled It
Public Enemy
"Fight the Power"
De La Soul
"Me Myself and I"
A Tribe Called Quest
"Can I Kick It?"
Digital Underground
"The Humpty Dance"
Gang Starr
"Step in the Arena"
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database
Tags
funk
soul
classic
breakbeat