Break to the Beat

King Sun “Undercover Lover”

DJ Kraze One — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:18:17 +0000

“Undercover Lover” is taken from hip hop artist King Sun‘s second album entitled “Righteous but ruthless” released in 1990 on Profile Records. We at break to the beat feel that this track was quite ahead of its time considering what happened in later years with the rise of the Rap/R&B sound. “Undercover Lover” along with most of the album was produced by King Shameek and also features female vocals from an unaccredited singer.

King Sun “Undercover Lover” 1990 Profile Records

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“Undercover lover” contains a sample from a track called “Hey love” by soul singer Stevie Wonder first released on his sixth album entitled “Down to earth” and later as a B-side to a 7″ single called “Travelling man“. Stevie Wonder was just 16 years old when he recorded this album.

Stevie Wonder “Hey Love” 1966 Tamla Records

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Cypress Hill “When the Sh** Goes Down”

DJ Kraze One — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:41:27 +0000

“When the Sh** goes down” is taken from hip hop artists Cypress Hill‘s second album entitled “Black Sunday and was also released as a single in the UK and Europe in 1993. The Black Sunday album sold 261,000 copies in the first week of its release and eventually went triple platinum in the USA selling 3.4 million copies. Cypress Hill at the time consisted of rapers B-Real & Sen Dog with DJ Muggs. The track along with the majority of the album was produced by DJ Muggs.

Cypress Hill “When the sh** goes down” 1993 Ruff House Records

Record Label: Ruffhouse / Columbia
Catalog#: 5099747407529
Year Of Release: 1998

Original Columbia Records 1993 release by Cyperss Hill, including ‘insane in the brain’.If a case can be made for gangsta rap, Cypress Hill is the act to make it. The trio of L.A. Latinos has the commercial clout and its raps are mercifully free of the misogyny, homophobia, and anti-Asian, anti-Jewish racism that so often mars the genre. Member/producer D.J. Muggs creates an eerily lean soundscape of whining sirens, off-kilter funk rhythms, metallic percussion, nasal taunts, and gruff warnings t

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“When the sh** goes down” contains several breaks and samples from a record by The Outlaw Blues Band called “Deep gully” that was released in 1969 on the bands album entitled “Breaking in“. “Breaking in” was the second album recorded by The Outlaw Blues Band which was also reissued in 2003.

The Outlaw Blues Band “Deep gulley” 1969 Stateside Records

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Foxy Brown “(Holy matrimony) Letter to the firm”

DJ Kraze One — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:02:13 +0000

Hip Hop artist Foxy Brown‘s track “(Holy matrimony) Letter to the firm” is taken from her debut album entitled “Ill na na” released on Def Jam Records in 1996. Although “Holy matrimony” did not get released as a single it is the first track (excluding the intro) on the album and was produced by the TrackMasters as was the majority of the album. “Ill na na” achieved platinum certification in the USA selling 1.5 million copies and features guest performances by Method Man from the Wu Tang Clan, Black Street, Havoc from Mobb Deep, Kid Capri and Jay-Z.

Foxy Brown “(Holy matrimony) Letter to the firm” 1996 Def Jam Records

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Record Label: Commercial Marketing
Catalog#: 731454243520
Year Of Release: 2000

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The break used in Foxy Brown‘s “(Holy matrimony) Letter to the firm” is from a track called “Ike’s mood” by Soul\funk singer, songwriter, & musician Isaac Hayes. “Ike’s mood” appears on Isaac Hayes‘s album “To be continued” and was released in 1970 on Stax Records. The break has been widely sampled in hip hop music over the years as has much of Isaac Hayes‘s catalogue. The break sampled by Foxy Brown and the TrackMasters appears at approximately 1:46.

Isaac Hayes “Ike’s mood” 1970 Stax Records

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Nicki Minaj & Will.I.Am “Check it out”

DJ Kraze One — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:39:06 +0000

“Check it out” by hip hop artists Nicki Minaj & Will.I.Am was released in September 2010 as a single and also appears on Nicki Minaj‘s debut album entitled “Pink Friday“. It was the second single to appear on the debut album, the first being “Your love” which was originally the B-side to another single entitled “Massive attack” that failed to make the album. To help promote the single in the UK Will.I.Am & Nicki Minaj recruited pop singer Cheryl Cole to feature on a special UK Mix of the song where Cheryl Cole sings backup vocals. At the time of the single’s release Cheryl Cole was a judge on reality TV show “The X Factor“. In the past the show has been used by select members of celebrity judges to promote themselves and their affiliated artists. The UK version of the single does not actually sound any different to the normal mix in terms of arrangement but both versions were released as separate songs with separate videos. “Check it out” reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart when it was released.

Nicki Minaj & Will.I.Am “Check it out” 2010 Universal Motown Records

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“Check it out” was produced by Will.I.Am who is also a member of the Hip Hop group “The Black Eyed Peas” and contains a sample from a record called “Video killed the radio star” by The Buggles that was released in September 1979. “Video killed the radio star” was The Buggles debut single and also featured on the groups first album entitled “The age of plastic“. The single reached number one in the UK, Australia, France, Sweden, and Switzerland at the time of its release.

The Buggles “Video killed the radio star” 1979 Island Records

THE BUGGLES Video Killed The Radio Star (1979 UK 7 vinyl single with factory sample stickered label also featuring Kid Dynamo generic Island company paper die-cut sleeve WIP6524)

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“Video killed the radio star” was first recorded by Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club and was written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn, and Geoff Downes. Trevor Horn & Geoff Downes were the duo that made up The Buggles but Bruce Woolley was never an official member of the group. Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club‘s version was also released in 1979 and also appears on their debut album also entitled “Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club“.

Record Label: Cherry Red
Catalog#: CDMRED 427
Country Of Release: NLD
Year Of Release: 2009
Notes: .. Camera Club

CD .. Camera Club

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Rihanna “SOS”

DJ Kraze One — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:03:33 +0000

“SOS” by Rihanna was released in March 2006 as the lead single from her second studio album entitled “A girl like me“. “SOS” reached number one on The US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, The Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart, and The Billboard Pop Songs Chart where is remained for 3 consecutive weeks.”SOS” also reached number one in the Australia Urban Singles Chart and the European Hot 100 Singles Chart, as well as being a top 20 hit in various other countries including the UK. “SOS” was written by J.R.Rotem, Evan “Kidd” Bogart, and Ed Cobb and was originally offered to Soul\R&B Singer Christina Milian for use on her third album “So amazing” but she decided to turn it down. The song was then offered to Rhianna and eventually turned out to be a worldwide hit record reaching Gold certification in the UK & Sweden and Platinum in the USA, Brazil, and Australia.

Rihanna “SOS” 2006 Def Jam Records

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“SOS” by Rihanna was produced by J.R.Rotem who used a break from a track recorded by English new wave music duo Soft Cell entitled “Tainted love“. Soft Cell‘s cover version\remake of “Tainted love” was released in July 1981 in the UK where it reached number one in the UK Singles Chart becoming the best selling single for the year 1981. ”Tainted love” has gone on to sell 1.27 million copies and has become a recognised hit in 17 different countries. Soft Cell first became aware of the song through its association with the UK’s Northern Soul scene of the 1970′s.

Soft Cell “Tainted Love” 1981 Some Bizarre Records

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The lyrics to “Tainted love” were written by song writer\musician\producer ED Cobb for soul singer Gloria Jones. ”Tainted love“ was first recorded in 1965 by Gloria Jones with Ed Cobb producing the track. Although at the time of its release the record did not chart it became an underground hit in the UK thanks to DJ Richard Searling who reportedly purchased a copy of the single while on a trip to the USA. Richard Searling was a prominent figure in the UKs Northern Soul scene and popularised the record at clubs such as Va Va’s in Bolton and the Wigan Casino.

Gloria Jones “Tainted love” 1965 Champion Records

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Blackstreet feat Dr Dre & Queen Pen “No Diggity”

DJ Kraze One — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:39:53 +0000

The Soul\R&B group Blackstreet was founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley who is widely recognised as the inventor of new jack swing music. The original members of Blackstreet were Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Levi Little, Joseph Stonestreet and the name was created by the group members playing around with their surnames taking the “Black” from Chauncey Black‘s name and the “Street” from Joseph Stonestreet‘s name to create Blackstreet.

Joseph Stonestreet left the group after their first single “Baby be mine” was released and was replaced by new member Dave Hollister who together with the other 3 members began working on the group’s debut album also entitled “Blackstreet“. The single “No diggity” is taken from the group’s second album entitled “Another Level“. By the time Blackstreet started working on their second album group members Dave Hollister and Levi Little had left the group and been replaced with new members Mark Middleton and Eric Williams. The group have had several other members come and go throughout their history and “No diggity” remains one of the group’s biggest hit singles to date.

Blackstreet “No diggity” 2006 Interscope Records

The “No diggity” single was produced by group member Teddy Riley and features rappers Dr Dre and Queen Pen. The single reached number 1 on the US billboard hot 100 chart, The US Billboard hot R&B Singles chart, US Billboard hot dance music chart, and the US Billboard Rhythmic top 40 when it was released in November 1996 selling 1.6 million copies. “No diggity” also reached number 1 in Canada and New Zealand.

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“No diggity“ is based around a sample taken from a record called “Grandma’s hands” by soul singer Bill Withers and was released in 1971. ”Grandma’s hands” was written by Bill Withers about his own Grandma and was produced by Booker T Jones from the Soul\Jazz\Blues band Booker T & The MG’s. ”Grandma’s hands” made it in to the top 20 in the US R&B chart at the time of its release. Bill Withers is more well known for his hit singles “Lean on me“, “Aint no sunshine“, and “Just the two of us” which have all been covered by many different artists over the years.

Bill Withers “Grandma’s hands” 1971 Sussex Records

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Record Label: CBS
Catalog#: CDCBS 32343
Country Of Release: EU

CD Comp, REBill Withers has written two bona fide classics (“Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me”), recorded a slew of memorable hits and had songs covered by everyone from Joe Cocker to Isaac Hayes to Kiss. Still, he’s under-appreciated. His voice is smooth, his singing is subtle and his songs move along over sinuous, sexy grooves. It’s all so effortless that it’s easy to overlook how substantial Withers’ work really is. Never flashy, his best songs burn with a heat that lingers long after the l

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Jennifer Lopez “Get Right”

DJ Kraze One — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:37:39 +0000

“Get right” by Jennifer Lopez was the lead single to be released from her fourth studio album entitled “Rebirth“. “Get right” was recorded in 2004 and officially released in January 2005 where it reached number 1 in the UK singles chart and made it in to the top 20 in an impressive 19 countries. The song also made it to number one in Hungary, Ireland, Italy, and the European hot 100 singles chart. “Get right” was produced by Rich Harrison and Cory Rooney.

Jennifer Lopez “Get right” 2004 Epic Records

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The instrumental produced by Rich Harrison was first used in 2004 by soul\R&B artist Usher on a track entitled “Ride” The track was only released as a promo and did not make it on to Usher‘s 2004 album “Confessions“. “Ride” also features rapper The Bad Seed. Jennifer Lopez had previously shown interest in recording over another of Rich Harrison‘s productions that was recorded with Soul\R&B singer Amerie. The track was “1 Thing” which also went on to be a number 1 hit.

Usher “Ride” 2004 (Unreleased promo track)

The sample used in “Get Right\Ride” is taken from a record called “Soul power 74” by Maceo & The Macks which it’s self is a re edit by Soul\Funk musician James Brown of his tracks entitled “Soul power“. James Brown wanted to create an instrumental funk version of “Soul power“ and requested Saxophonist Maceo Parker and trombonist Fred Wesley to play extra horn sections over the rhythm track. James Brown released the new versions as a 2 part 7″ Single on his People Records label in 1973. The release was credited to Maceo & The Macks and the single reached number 20 in the US R&B chart at the time of its release. The horn sample from “Get right” by Jennifer Lopez appears at approximately 1:55 in “Soul power 74” by Maceo & The Macks.

Maceo & The Macks “Soul power 74″ 1973 People Records

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The original version of “Soul Power” was recorded by James brown and the original JBs line up in 1970 and released initially as a 3 part 7″ single on King Records. “Soul power” parts 1,2 & 3 are all extracts from the full 12 minute recording of the track made in 1970. An 8 minute re-edited version of “Soul power“ appears on James Brown‘s 1986 album entitled “In the jungle groove” but the full 12 minute version was not officially released until 1996 on the James Brown album entitled “Funk power – 1970 a brand new thang” which was part of several James Brown era overviews by Polydor Records.

James Brown “Soul Power” Full version recorded in 1970 – released in 1996 on Polydor Records.

Record Label: Polydor
Catalog#: 07314 5316842
Country Of Release: NLD
Year Of Release: 1990
Notes: ..New Thang

CD ..New ThangThe short-lived first incarnation of the JBs, with future Parliamentarian bassist Bootsy Collins, brother Catfish Collins on guitar, Jabo Starks and/or Clyde Stubblefield on drums, this is the edgiest, meanest, leanest line-up maestro James Brown ever assembled. The music they made in this single year is still among the freshest, most soul-stirring funk on earth decades later. Check out James’s pleas for tenor saxophonist Robert McCollough to “blow me some ‘Trane, brother!” Expans

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