Beats and bass to make you bob your head and strut.
I love the way "Because Of You" starts off, with that soft kick drum count in. That beat, that tempo, is what the whole list is about. That's why I picked this track to start the list off.
I love the way "Because Of You" starts off, with that soft kick drum count in. That beat, that tempo, is what the whole list is about. That's why I picked this track to start the list off.
I made a "More Mix" to draw attention to the interconnectivity between many of these artists, and to contextualize "Far Beyond" a little bit.
The kernel track for this list was actually "Moving at the Speed of Life." That track lead me to "Morris Day" and "None Shall Pass," and ultimately those two handled the four-on-the-floor theme better. Still a great track.
To illustrate the different ways these artists flex their styles, I added some more collaborations in the More Mix and provided the chart below.
Next, it's plain to see how Basement Jaxx capitalized on a very funky groove as the nucleus of their break out hit "Red Alert."
What's less obvious, is that the iconic "Stop it!" sample is lifted from a pretty big song itself (albeit a remix). "Fu-Gee-La (Sly & Robbie Mix)," from the Fugees' definitive 1996 album The Score. Catch the sample just a bit after the three-minute mark.
- Matt
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