Choppin Science: re-creating a classic Metalheadz D&B drumloop [33-min video + sample DL]
D&B breakbeat re-creation time! I've been obsessing over this old J Majik tune on Metalheadz again because it's one sick tune in many ways and pretty much embodies so well what D&B is to me.
I've always liked its intro beat which truly is like nothing else.
The drumloop is clearly Soul Pride by James Brown, which I've gone thru in earlier episodes of Chopping Science (click here to see the other episodes).
I've obviously heard it many times, but never like in that song.
Now, let's try and mutilate and see if I can get close enough to what J Majik did!
I always encourage you to roll your own, so I hope this inspires you.
SAMPLE DOWNLOAD 👇
You can download the drumloop I made HERE (it's 166 BPM).
Comments (7)
What’s with the very first two hits on that intro break? It sounds there *should* be TWO kicks (as per the next bar), but instead sounds like a kick and a reverse of the kick, or something? Almost sounds like a mistake, and the two consecutive kicks sound way more intentional.
True! Breaks to make you think 🤔
thanks for this Uncle Fanu
That HEADZ era is so unique.. Drums With those earthquake basskicks and obscure sounds at 160-170. Minimalistic stuff with space in between. J Majik, Source Direct, Hidden Agenda. Untouchable forever. Awesome Video Janne, I totally enjoy that and get the same smiles just listening to it.
love it
cool vid :) the original sounds very boxy to me like its been rolled off in a s1000 or 950 filter??
Yeah it has a lofi tone for sure! I should do a competition and reward whoever gets the closest :D