In "Tramps & Champs Pt. 1", the latest episode of Salute The Sample, LL COOl J, Greg Nice, and DJ Z-Trip explore various iterations of the "Tramp" break. From the well known 1967 version by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas, and Lowell Fulson's 1966 original, to 1968's "The Champ" by The Mohawks, the Salute The Sample crew dissect the legendary break, and its impact on Hip-Hop.
"Tramp" or some variation has been sampled by LL COOL J, EPMD, KRS-One, Salt N Pepa, Onyx, The Wu-Tang Clan, Lord Finesse, Grand Puba and many others from Hip-Hop's sample heavy mid 80s thru mid 90s era. Check out "Tramps & Champs Pt.1" above.
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WEDNESDAY AUG 14 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) All Throwbacks: Hip Hop, Soul/Funk, Reggae +more!Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)and special guest Jah Yzerat Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 8pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover!…See More
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