1 documented source · 1988

What does “Beats to the Rhyme” sample?

Beats to the Rhyme by Run-D.M.C. (1988) samples Nautilus by Bob James (1974).

Bob James · 1974 — Both the Idris Muhammad drum break and the two-note keyboard figure that sits on top of it.

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The source

Nautilus

Bob James · 1974

3:30–3:32 · 2.3s
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The flip

Beats to the Rhyme

Run-D.M.C. · prod. Run-D.M.C. and Davy DMX

0:10–0:12 · 2.2s
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What was taken: Both the Idris Muhammad drum break and the two-note keyboard figure that sits on top of it.

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