FUNK/SOUL
1972
125 BPM
G major
Think (About It)
Though only a few seconds long, this break contains one of the most recognizable drum patterns in hip-hop
Lyn Collins
"Think (About It)"
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Original Track
Lyn Collins - "Think (About It)" (1972)
The original track containing the legendary 2.9-second drum break
Break occurs at 1:23 - 1:25.900000000000006
The History
Though only a few seconds long, this break contains one of the most recognizable drum patterns in hip-hop. Lyn Collins was known as the 'Female Preacher' in James Brown's circle.
Lyn Collins was called the 'Female Preacher' by James Brown
The break is incredibly short but instantly recognizable
Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock's 'It Takes Two' made this break legendary
Collins recorded several tracks that became hip-hop staples
Who Sampled It
Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
"It Takes Two"
It Takes Two
1988
Kanye West
"Lost in the World"
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
2010
Beyoncé
"Church Girl"
Renaissance
2022
EPMD
"Crossover"
Business Never Personal
1992
💡 This breakbeat has been sampled 4 times in our database
Tags
funk
soul
lyn-collins
james-brown-circle
short-break