The breaks
noun, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
Sections of songs that are simplified to just drums and percussions.
Examples
“We remixed the breaks on this song with a new chord..”
“Running from Jake, getting chased, hunger for papes These are the breaks, many mistakes go down outta state" - Nas, If I Ruled the World (Imagine That).”
“I mean you really gotta rap, and be all that And prepare yourself for the breaks" - Q-Tip, Show Business.”
“Breaks to win and breaks to lose But these here breaks will rock your shoes And these are the breaks" - Kurtis Blow, The Breaks.”
“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.”
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