Breaks

noun, slang

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

Sections of songs that are simplified to just drums and percussions.

Examples

“DJ Kool Herc would always play with the breaks back in 1973.”

“I mean you really gotta rap, and be all that And prepare yourself for the breaks" - Q-Tip, Show Business.”

“If you got what it takes 'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know That these are the breaks" - Kuris Blow, The Breaks.”

“Happy as hell to see the big dog doin' it But wouldn't none of them believe it though That I would be bigger than Kurtis Blow I guess he was right, these are the breaks" - Snoop Dogg, Ups & Downs.”

“Clap your hands everybody, if you got what it takes 'Cause I'm KRS and I'm on the mic, and Premier's on The Breaks" - KRS-One, MC?s Act Like They Don?t Know.”