Funky Drummer
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"Funky Drummer" is a 1970 James Brown funk track whose drum break, played by Clyde Stubblefield, became one of the most sampled rhythms in hip-hop and popular music.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Funky Drummer canonical | 2 |
| Funky Drummer drum break | 1 |
| The Funky Drummer | 1 |
| “Funky Drummer” | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16879297 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Funky Drummer Context triple: [Rebel Without a Pause, usesSampling, Funky Drummer]
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A.
The Boom Boom Bap
"The Boom Boom Bap" is a song by British pop band Scritti Politti, known for their sophisticated, genre-blending approach to pop music.
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B.
Drumma Boy
Drumma Boy is an American record producer and songwriter known for his influential work in Southern hip hop and collaborations with numerous prominent rap artists.
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C.
X Gon' Give It to Ya
"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a high-energy 2003 hip hop single by DMX known for its aggressive delivery and frequent use in films, trailers, and pop culture.
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D.
Send It Up
"Send It Up" is a hard-edged, industrial-rap track by Kanye West from his experimental 2013 album *Yeezus*, known for its abrasive production and club-oriented energy.
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E.
Rock the Joint
Rock the Joint is a pioneering early rock and roll song, famously recorded by Bill Haley and considered a key precursor to the rockabilly style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Funky Drummer Target entity description: "Funky Drummer" is a 1970 James Brown funk track whose drum break, played by Clyde Stubblefield, became one of the most sampled rhythms in hip-hop and popular music.
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A.
The Boom Boom Bap
"The Boom Boom Bap" is a song by British pop band Scritti Politti, known for their sophisticated, genre-blending approach to pop music.
-
B.
Drumma Boy
Drumma Boy is an American record producer and songwriter known for his influential work in Southern hip hop and collaborations with numerous prominent rap artists.
-
C.
X Gon' Give It to Ya
"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a high-energy 2003 hip hop single by DMX known for its aggressive delivery and frequent use in films, trailers, and pop culture.
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D.
Send It Up
"Send It Up" is a hard-edged, industrial-rap track by Kanye West from his experimental 2013 album *Yeezus*, known for its abrasive production and club-oriented energy.
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E.
Rock the Joint
Rock the Joint is a pioneering early rock and roll song, famously recorded by Bill Haley and considered a key precursor to the rockabilly style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Funky Drummer
linked to: Funky Drummer
linked to: Funky Drummer