JAZZ-FUNK
1974
114 BPM
Am
Summer Madness
A laid-back jazz-funk instrumental that provided a smooth, sophisticated backdrop for hip-hop sampling
Kool & the Gang
"Summer Madness"
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Original Track
Kool & the Gang - "Summer Madness" (1974)
The original track containing the legendary 6.0-second drum break
Break occurs at 0:00 - 0:06
The History
A laid-back jazz-funk instrumental that provided a smooth, sophisticated backdrop for hip-hop sampling.
The track's laid-back vibe made it perfect for creating smooth, sophisticated hip-hop
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince's 'Summertime' became the definitive summer anthem
Gang Starr's 'Mass Appeal' proved its versatility for both commercial and underground hip-hop
The song's jazz-funk sophistication influenced the alternative hip-hop movement
Its mellow tempo made it ideal for introspective and storytelling tracks
Who Sampled It
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
"Summertime"
Homebase
1991
A Tribe Called Quest
"Jazz (We've Got)"
The Low End Theory
1991
Gang Starr
"Mass Appeal"
Hard to Earn
1994
De La Soul
"Stakes Is High"
Stakes Is High
1996
Common
"Retrospect for Life"
One Day It'll All Make Sense
1997
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 5 times in our database
Tags
kool-the-gang
jazz-funk
smooth production
summer vibes
alternative hip-hop