Funky Drummer

"Funky Drummer" is a single released by James Brown in 1970. Its drum break, improvised by Clyde Stubblefield, is one of the most frequently sampled music recordings.

"Funky Drummer (Part 1)"
Single by James Brown
from the album In the Jungle Groove
B-side"Funky Drummer (Part 2)"
ReleasedMarch 1970 (1970-03)
RecordedNovember 20, 1969
StudioKing Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio
GenreFunk
Length
  • 2:36 (Part 1)
  • 2:55 (Part 2)
  • 9:15 (album version)
LabelKing
Songwriter(s)James Brown
Producer(s)James Brown
James Brown charting singles chronology
"It's a New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)"
(1970)
"Funky Drummer (Part 1)"
(1970)
"Brother Rapp (Part 1) & (Part 2)"
(1970)
Audio sample
  • file
  • help
External videos
Drummerworld – Stubblefield breakdown of "Cold Sweat" and "Funky Drummer".
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