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Fundraiser: DJ Format – The Meeting b/w He’s Back 7″ (100% The Meters Samples)

The Meters don’t need no introduction. And for all diggers (with or without gratitude), UK DJ/producer DJ Format doesn’t need an introduction either. I admit that’s some lazy music journalism right here.…

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Breaking Down The Breaks #2: Simon Allen (of The New Mastersounds)

Our series Breaking Down The Breaks highlights a drummer’s all-time favorite breaks. From the best grooves to sample origins. There are many hundreds of Simon Allens around the world. This…

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Breaking Down The Breaks #1: Aeon Seven (Funk Feature)

Our series Breaking Down The Breaks highlights a drummer’s all-time favorite breaks. From the best grooves to sample origins. Cosmic Thrill was my first introduction to the work of French turntablist…

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Giveaway: Two packages of new funk 45s by The Meters & Graham Central Station

A Tribe Called Quest, Biggie, Hocus Pocus, DJ Shadow, Digable Planets, Big Daddy Kane, Blue Scholars… all artists that used samples of funk legends The Meters or Larry Graham & Graham Central Station. The…

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Top 12: Give The Drummer Some

We’ve decided to compile a selection together with drummer/beat maestro Julian Sartorius to give full praise to drummers. This selection includes many jazz drummers and insane breaks sampled by hip hop artists like DJ Premier, Cut Chemist, Jungle Brothers, Madlib, Unkle, Buckwild and more.

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