"Drumfunk, sometimes referred to as "edits" or "choppage", is a subgenre of drum & bass . The term came into widespread use ca. 2000, when drumfunk itself began to expand. The hallmarks of drumfunk records are complex breakbeats, which sound as though they are being played live on a drumkit, but are usually composed of samples which have been processed and rearranged electronically. The first drumfunk track is arguably 'Witchcraft' by Krust and Roni Size which dates back to 1994. The most common break used is the amen as sampled from The Winstons "Amen Brother" as well as Apache, Think, Aligator Boogaloo and a host of others.
Though a subgenre of drum & bass, it is usually much more complex than the standard drum patterns that exist within mainstream drum & bass. The focus of the song tends to be on the drums rather than the melodies. It is usually composed of drum samples from old funk records which are relatively obscure. The melodies, if any, provide a relaxed backdrop compared to the mainstream type of drum and bass. The most popular event to champion this style is Technicality run by Chris Inperspective and based in London at Herbal on the first Wednesday of every month and also IChiOne which is based in Amsterdam and also features food and film along with the music and Neurotic Sound Foundation with Twilight Zone from Mannheim (Germany) As well as it's dancefloor appeal, drumfunk is also suitable for listening at home as its intricate drum work and laidback textural arrangements make for a soothing and satisfying experience." .
