FUNK
1969
124 BPM
Am
Soul Pride
Another James Brown classic that showcased the tight JB's rhythm section that became fundamental to hip-hop
James Brown
"Soul Pride"
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Original Track
James Brown - "Soul Pride" (1969)
The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06
The History
Another James Brown classic that showcased the tight JB's rhythm section that became fundamental to hip-hop.
'Soul Pride' was James Brown's musical response to the Black Pride movement of 1969
The track features one of the tightest rhythm sections in funk history
Public Enemy used it to create 'Prophets of Rage,' matching its militant message
Eric B. & Rakim's 'Follow the Leader' helped establish it as a golden age classic
The break showcases the JB's at their most disciplined and powerful
Who Sampled It
Public Enemy
"Prophets of Rage"
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
1988
Eric B. & Rakim
"Follow the Leader"
Follow the Leader
1988
Big Daddy Kane
"Set It Off"
Long Live the Kane
1988
EPMD
"Crossover"
Business Never Personal
1992
Gang Starr
"Take It Personal"
Daily Operation
1992
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database
Tags
james-brown
black pride
civil rights era
tight rhythm section
golden age hip-hop