Today’s break comes from the record “The Mixed Up Cup,” from old school doo-wop great Clyde McPhatter. This drum break comes from his 1970 release, “Welcome Home” on Decca. Clyde McPhatter passed away in 1972 at the tender age of 41 with 15 albums under his belt and nearly two decades worth of material.

The track “The Mixed Up Cup,” has been sampled by Q-Tip for A Tribe Called Quest’s “Lyrics to Go,” from the Midnight Marauders album (1993) on Jive. Check out the drum break below.

Clyde McPhatte – The Mixed Up Cup

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