| Primary Sample | The "Amen Break" (5.2 Seconds) |
| Lead Architect | Gregory Coleman (Drummer) |
| Impact Velocity | 5,000+ Tracks Traced |
| Forensic Note | Foundational DNA of Jungle & D&B |
The "Amen Break" was famously excavated from a 1969 gospel-soul B-side. It became the most important six seconds in music history due to its complex syncopation and high-tempo versatility.
In 1986, it was popularized via the Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilation, providing the rhythmic engine for N.W.A and the early West Coast hip-hop movement.
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