Breaking Down The Breaks: Simon Allen (of The New Mastersounds)
There are many hundreds of Simon Allens around the world. This particular Simon Allen is the drummer of UK funk quartet The New Mastersounds (established in 1999), and has run…
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Breaking Down The Breaks: Aeon Seven (Funk Feature)
Cosmic Thrill was my first introduction to the work of French turntablist and producer Aeon Seven. Showcasing his extensive knowledge on hip hop breaks, funk 45s and obscure samples, the 35-minute…
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…
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.