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B-Boy Breaks (12 Original Tunes As Sampled By The Beastie Boys)
Various
- Artist
- Various
- Label
- Not On Label
- Catalog number
- BBB 001
- Format
- LP · White Label · Compilation · Unofficial Release
- Country
- UK
- Released
- 1995
- Genre
- Jazz
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Where it came from
Released in 1995 as a bootleg compilation, B-Boy Breaks was curated to capitalize on the heightened interest in the source material behind the Beastie Boys' acclaimed album Paul's Boutique. At a time when crate-digging culture was flourishing and hip-hop producers were being increasingly scrutinized for their sample clearance practices, this collection served as an unofficial guidebook for fans and aspiring DJs who wanted to trace the sonic DNA of the group's collage-style production.
The record lacks formal liner notes and clear design credits, reflecting its underground, illicit nature. The aesthetic leanings are purely utilitarian, prioritizing the identification of funk, soul, and rock breaks over high-concept graphic design. It was received by the hip-hop community not as a definitive industry-sanctioned product, but as a convenient, albeit unauthorized, tool for enthusiasts who sought to understand the architecture of sampling within the Beastie Boys' discography.
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