The Six Seconds Connecting David Bowie, NWA and Skrillex

The Six Seconds Connecting David Bowie, NWA and Skrillex

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the profound impact of the Amen Break, a drum solo from the B-side track 'Amen Brother' by The Winstons. Released in 1969, this break became the most sampled piece in music history, influencing genres like hip hop, drum and bass, and jungle music. Key figures like Breakbeat Lou helped popularize it through compilations like Ultimate Breaks and Beats. The Amen Break's legacy continues to shape music, appearing in over 3000 songs by 2018, including works by N.W.A, David Bowie, and Skrillex.

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What impact did the sampling of the Amen Break have on various music genres?

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Discuss the legacy of Ultimate Breaks and Beats and its influence on music culture.

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