Before “Firestarter” ignited, “Breathe” became The Prodigy’s biggest single—and its snarling central riff wasn’t a James Bond sample, but two guitar notes from collaborator Jim Davies, reshaped entirely inside a sampler.
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Before “Firestarter” ignited, “Breathe” became The Prodigy’s biggest single—and its snarling central riff wasn’t a James Bond sample, but two guitar notes from collaborator Jim Davies, reshaped entirely inside a sampler.
The Crusaders drummer and sampling mainstay spoke with Aquarium Drunkard about his new record, his fusion roots, and the breaks that ended up on classic tracks by J Dilla, Madlib, and Three Six Mafia.
The producer details a production setup that started with only a laptop keyboard and a collection of tracks she wanted to rework.
As he revisits his foundational Mo’Wax singles, the producer confronts the legacy of his own archives.
The artist has resolved a copyright claim over an uncleared vocal sample, clearing the path for his upcoming album’s streaming debut.
