January 7, 2023
Listen to Big Nash’s DJcity Podcast Mix
Big Nash is an open-format DJ and turntablist from Olbia, Sardinia in Italy. He's performed at some of the best clubs of Costa Smeralda and is a resident D...
Sunday 2 April 2017
Skratch Bastid Discusses the ‘Amen Breakbeat’
The 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals included a variety of workshops and jam sessions. One of our favorites was the “Ultimate Breaks and Beats” event, which was named after the 1980s compilation series of the same name.
In this behind the scenes clip, Skratch Bastid discusses the importance of the “Amen break” and Poland’s VaZee scratches over it.
Released by The Winstons in 1969, “Amen, Brother” is one of the most famous samples of all time. According to WhoSampled, it has been used in over 2,500 hip-hop, jungle, and drum and bass songs.
Related: Skratch Bastid Gets Busy With Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’
