B-boys, producers, or funk aficionados…when it comes to breaks, few are as celebrated as the Hihache drums, a distinct  kick /snare with a hi hat that draws to resemble the name of the song (IMO). Perhaps the breaks popularity is due to their conspicuous placement at the beginning of a funk burner, easy to spot, juggle or loop, or perhaps it due to their ability to take on multiple personalities and fit the mood; likely a combination of the two… the result is the same, the foundation of some of the most loved classic hip hop songs, and maybe more spectacularly, a spot on djnodj’s Throwback Thursdays.

Throwback: Lafayette Afro Rock Band – Hihache (don lowed)

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Throwback: Blackmoon – Buck ‘Em Down (Da Beatminerz Remix) (don lowed)

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Sorry aboot the clean version… but if you don’t already have these, I’m in no position to feel any remorse for your lack of style, taste, integrity. Buy them dammit. Especially De La.

Throwback: De La Soul – Oodles Of O’s (don lowed)

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Throwback: Biz Markie – Nobody Beats The Biz (don lowed)

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Throwback: Wu Tang – Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit (don lowed)

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