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Here are some poems inspired by breakbeat:

[::] This following poem by Boy Wonder, reprinted from Xlr8r magazine, is a tribute to the Winston's track "Color Him Father" and the birth of the famous "Amen" break.

"Ode to Amen"

Oh funky break
Some call you "played out"
True junglists say:
"Chop it up yo,

Infinite combinations."

Boom
Clack

Diggy Diggy
BoomClack
Clack Clack
Boom

Diggy Diggy
DiggyBoomClack

Oh wonderful percussive
arrangement
I stand in awe at your feet
Seven inches of glory
The Winstons were pretty tight

Even though the B-side sucks
I wonder
"Did they ever have any other
records?"


Only God knows
And the Winstons
And the Owners of

Metromedia records                  
But I digress

Oh stupendous break                  
Litmus test for junglists
Your constant, smug whisper:

"Can you find me? Can you
chop me up?"
Hype & Bukem can!


As can Remarc, Krome & Time
Andy C, Slipmatt, & Lime

B-boys of the world unite!
Tell this record how you feel!
Profess your undying love!
"We can chop you up!" the

junglists say
Firing up their Amigas in anticipation
"We will do you justice!"
"You are not played out!"

"We will show the world!"

And the break replies:
"Amen, brother"