Drumfunk is a subgenre of drum & bass sometimes referred to as "edits" or "choppage". The term came into widespread use around the year 2000, when drumfunk itself began to expand. The hallmarks of drumfunk records are complex breakbeats which sound as though they are being played live on a drumkit, but are usually composed of samples which have been processed and rearranged electronically. The first drumfunk track is arguably 'Witchcraft' by Krus...
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Drumfunk is a subgenre of drum & bass sometimes referred to as "edits" or "choppage". The term came into widespread use around the year 2000, when drumfunk itself began to expand. The hallmarks of drumfunk records are complex breakbeats which sound as though they are being played live on a drumkit, but are usually composed of samples which have been processed and rearranged electronically. The first drumfunk track is arguably 'Witchcraft' by Krust and Roni Size which dates back to 1994. The most common break used is the amen as sampled from The Winstons' "Amen Brother" as well as Apache, Think, Aligator Boogaloo and a host of others.
Though a subgenre of drum & bass, it is usually much more complex than the standard drum patterns that exist within mainstream drum & bass. The focus of the song tends to be on the drums rather than the melodies. It is usually composed of drum samples from old funk records which are relatively obscure. The melodies, if any, provide a relaxed backdrop...
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