In celebration of the Hip Hop’s 50th year, we’ve teamed up with London based ‘Classic Material’ to present a chronologically themed series of mixtapes celebrating the history of recorded Rap music, mixed by Chris Read. Alongside the Hip Hop series, this companion Breaks series takes our re-cap of Rap History a level deeper, this time reconstructing the classics of the Hip Hop canon from their constituent sample material. Arranged chronologically of course, this twelfth (and final) volume pieces together popular Hip Hop tunes from the years of 1998 and 1999, utilising only the Funk, Soul & Jazz tracks from which they were originally constructed – 60 original breaks in the mix! Artwork pays homage to Paul Winley’s iconic ‘Super Disco Brakes’ compilation series.

This mix is also the final mix of the #HIPHOP50 series over all. Thanks for listening!

Tracklist:

1. John Dankworth – Two Piece Flower (sampled in Gang Starr – Above the Clouds)
2. James Brown – It’s a New Day So Let a Man Come in and Do the Popcorn (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
3. The Impressions – On the Move (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
4. Jeru the Damaja – Come Clean [Extract] (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
5. EPMD – So Watcha Sayin [Extract] (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
6. O.C. – My World [Extract] (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
7. Notorious BIG – Unbelievable [Extract] (sampled in Pete Rock – Tru Master)
8. Fleetwood Mac – Prove Your Love (sampled in Gang Starr – Work)
9. Bud Shank – Elizete (sampled in Pete Rock – Mind Blowing’)
10. Timmy Thomas – Sexy Woman [Loop] (sampled in Pete Rock – Truly Yours ’98)
11. Isley Brothers – Ballad of a Fallen Soldier (sampled in Jay-Z – A Week Ago)
12. Jackie Jackson – Is It Him or Me [Loop] (sampled in Method Man – Elements)
13. Barbara Lewis – Windmills of Your Mind (sampled in Gang Starr – The Militia)
14. Labi Siffre – I Got the … (sampled in Eminem – My Name Is)
15. Ramon Morris – Don’t Ask Me (sampled in Big Pun – You Came Up)
16. George Duke  – Seeing You (sampled in Hieroglyphics – You Never Knew)
17. Patrice Rushen – Didn’t You Know [Extract] (sampled in Hieroglyphics – You Never Knew)
18. Souls of Mischief – 94 Via Satellite [Extract] (sampled in Hieroglyphics – You Never Knew)
19. Ramsey Lewis – Summer Breeze (sampled in Jurassic 5 – Concrete Schoolyard)
20. Towa Tei – Technova (Folknova) (sampled in A Tribe Called Quest – Find a Way)
21. Lyn Christopher – Take Me With You (sampled in Duo feat DMX – 3 Stories)
22. Wet Willie – Beggar Song (sampled in Jay-Z – It’s Like That)
23. Public Enemy – B Side Wins Again [Extract] (sampled in Gang Starr – You Know My Steez)
24. Grandmaster Flash – Flash to the Beat (Live) [Loop] (sampled in Gang Starr – You Know My Steez)
25. Joe Simon – Drowning in a Sea of Love (sampled in Gang Starr – You Know My Steez)
26. Hubert Laws – Family (sampled in Sadat X – Famalame)
27. The Jones Girls – When I’m Gone (sampled in DJ Honda – Hai!)
28. Dexter Wansel –  New Beginning (sampled in The Lox – Money, Power, Respect)
29. The Supremes – Time to Break Down (sampled in Gang Starr – JFK to LAX)
30. Jeff Beck – Come Dancing (sampled in Gang Starr – The Rep Grows Bigga)
31. Cannonball Adderley – Leo: Rosebud (sampled in A Tribe Called Quest – Steppin’ It Up)
32. Alain Goraguer – Le Bracelet (sampled in Big Pun – Boomerang)
33. Idris Muhammed – Crab Apple (sampled in DJ Honsa – Every Now and Then)
34. Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – What Can You Bring Me (sampled in A Tribe Called Quest – Rock Rock Y’all)
25. Aswad – Not Guilty (sampled in A Tribe Called Quest – His Name is Mutty Ranks)
26. Brass Construction – What’s On Your Mind (sampled in Cipher Complete – Bring Hip Hop Back)
27. Steve Khan – Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (sampled in Big Pun – I’m Not a Player)
28. The O’ Jays – Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (sampled in Big Pun – I’m Not a Player)

Continued...

#HIPHOP50: Classic Material The Breaks #12 (1998-1999) mixed by Chris Read

Sekai Version of ペンタトニック/Pentatonic by syudou・バルーン and covered by all Unit Leaders x Hatsune Miku. (not typing all that out)

[GAME VER] ペンタトニック/Pentatonic

syudou: https://youtube.com/@syudou_official?si=DQrYm5qAnWYuyQf1
balloon: https://youtube.com/@keinasudaballoon?si=_z_lejolxb-_Tusi

手動 × バルーン / 須田景凪 - ペンタトニック (pentatonikku) [プロジェクトセカイサイズ] ／ 初音ミク × vflower
syudou × balloon / Keina Suda - Pentatonic [Project SEKAI size] ／ Hatsune Miku × vflower

[sekai size] ペンタトニック Pentatonic ／ 初音ミク Hatsune Miku × flower - 手動 syudou × バルーン balloon

[歌詞]
夜を越えて探してる  
消えない影をなぞってる  
声にならぬ祈りだけ  
胸の奥に沈んでく  

Under the skyline fading slow  
Traces of light that I used to know  
Every heartbeat feels so near  
But the silence pulls me here  

君の名前を呼んでも  
(still echoes in the air)  
涙は星座に変わって  
Guiding me somewhere  

果てしない空を越えて  
I will follow where you go  
二つの世界が混ざり  
Shining brighter than we know  
遠ざかる夢を抱いて  
We are more than what we show  

時間の海に浮かんでは  
沈む想いを拾い集め  
記憶の粒が光れば  
明日の道を照らす  

Carry the weight of endless time  
Falling apart but still aligned  
Through every shadow, every scar  
We are infinite, we are stars  

果てしない空を越えて  
I will follow where you go  
二つの世界が混ざり  
Shining brighter than we know  
遠ざかる夢を抱いて  
We are more than what we show  

果てしない空を越えて  
(I’ll be there, I’ll be there)  
二つの世界が混ざり  
(Shining brighter, shining brighter)  
遠ざかる夢を抱いて  
We are more than what we show

静かな空の向こうへ - Beyond the Quiet Sky -

[歌詞]
夜に溶けてく街の灯り 
携帯の光だけが味方 
You used to call me just to say hi 
でも今は silence every night

すれ違ったままの memory 
君の声が still haunting me 
I tell myself it's just a phase 
でも消せない your trace

I still wake up thinking of you 
眠れぬ夜のループ 
Every time I try to move on 
また浮かぶ your perfume 
I’m not asking for a reason 
ただ今も感じてる 
I’m still dancing in your shadow 
抜け出せないまま

時は味方だと信じてた 
だけど healing には程遠い 
Laughing with someone new these days 
でも目を閉じれば君の face

偶然すれ違う想定 
脳内でリピートされる replay 
I see your name and hesitate 
手が止まるだけ

I still wake up thinking of you 
ため息が染み込む 
Every time I try to forget 
心が still confused 
I’m not asking for forgiveness 
でも空回りしてる 
I’m still caught up in your echo 
抜け出せないまま

ずっと君が残した余韻 
Like a ghost that won’t leave 
交差点で見た silhouette 
Was that real or just a dream

(Why does it hurt this way) 
(Still can’t erase your name) 
(触れられない記憶の中) 
(Just echoes echo echoes)

I still wake up thinking of you 
眠れぬ夜のループ 
Every time I try to move on 
また浮かぶ your perfume 
I’m not asking for a reason 
ただ今も感じてる 
I’m still dancing in your shadow 
抜け出せないまま

Ahh... 君の残像が 
Ahh... 消えてくれない

リフレイン

巡り続ける音の絆

[歌詞]
静かな夜に漂う
The rhythm whispers in my soul
心の奥で揺れる
A gentle touch makes me whole

繋がる光　君と私
(ah yeah)
Voices unite, no disguise

Carry me higher, 夢を抱いて
Dancing together, feel the flame
時を越えて　響き合う
In every heartbeat, call my name

You know the way, you feel my sound
心で重ねる harmony
Step by step, we’re turning round
言葉より強い gravity

流れる光の街
Moving shadows side by side
胸の奥を焦がす
Music takes us for a ride

迷わず今を信じて
Let the groove carry you free

Carry me higher, 夢を抱いて
Dancing together, feel the flame
時を越えて　響き合う
In every heartbeat, call my name

ひそやかに響く鼓動
Don’t let it fade away
静寂の中で光る
The groove is here to stay

Carry me higher, 夢を抱いて
Dancing together, feel the flame
時を越えて　響き合う
In every heartbeat, call my name

Carry me higher (take me higher)
夢を抱いて (きっと永遠に)
Dancing together (we move forever)
Feel the flame

Ooh yeah, la la la
輝き続けて
Ohh together, 未来へ
The groove goes on, and on...

Essence of You

Something Real

Monster

Piano Practice by 1 year Beginner since April 2018

Jeux d'eau / Ravel (Piano Beginner Practice2 30sec)

Jeux d'eau / Ravel (Piano Beginner Practice3 0:30-1:45)

音楽制作が趣味のベーシストです。楽曲の基本コンセプトは、グルーヴィーなリズム、優しいメロディー、そして聴き飽きない没入感です。様々な音楽テイストをミックスしています。現在はジェネレーティブAIを活用していますが、2025年にはDAWにてトラックパートを差し替え、生楽器をRECしオリジナリティを確立する予定です。もし私たちの音楽を気に入っていただけたら、フォローしていただけると嬉しいです。ありがとうございました。

I am a Bassist whose hobby is music production. The basic concept of my music is groovy rhythms, gentle melodies, and an immersive experience that you will never get tired of listening to. I mix a variety of genres. We currently utilize generative AI, but in 2025 we plan to replace track parts in DAW and REC live instruments to establish originality. If you like our music, we hope you will follow us. Thank you very much.

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