Songs That Feature the “Amen Break”
The “Amen Break” is one of the most sampled drum breaks in hip-hop, drum & bass, techno and jungle music. The sample comes from the b-side of a record called “Color Him Father” by an R&B group called the The Winstons. The song that the sample was lifted from is called “Amen Brother” and it has firmly cemented it’s place in music history. Be sure to check out the video by Nate Harrison on the history of this sample, then come back and listen to these 10 songs that use it.
Songs That Feature the “Amen Break”
1. Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A.
2. Whole Lotta Love - Perry Farrell
3. Girl/Boy Song - Aphex Twin
4. Wordz Of Wisdom - 3rd Bass
5. Escape That - 4 Hero
6. Come On In, The Dreams Are Fine - Deee-Lite
7. Nightlife - Amon Tobin
8. Feel Alright Y'All - 2 Live Crew
9. Casualties Of War - Eric B and Rakim
10. Born Killer - Scarface
