SEVEN MINUTES OF FUNK

THE HIP-HOP EDITION

One legendary break. Five decades of hip-hop history.

Before it became one of the most recognizable grooves in hip-hop, “Seven Minutes of Funk” was a raw 1976 funk masterpiece recorded by The Whole Darn Family.

Now, Sample Beatz Records presents a special collector’s edition celebrating the original recording and the generations of hip-hop artists who transformed its unmistakable rhythm into classic rap records.

This exclusive collection brings together:

The original 1976 recording—newly remastered Seven legendary hip-hop selections inspired by the iconic instrumental A brand-new 2026 rap release carrying the groove into a new generation

More than an album, Seven Minutes of Funk: The Hip-Hop Edition is a musical timeline connecting the original funk recording, the golden age of sampling and the future of hip-hop.

Created for serious vinyl collectors, CD collectors, DJs, producers, crate diggers and students of hip-hop culture.

OWN THE ORIGINAL.

HEAR THE SAMPLES.

EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY.

Available as a Vinyl Collector’s Edition and Collector’s Edition CD from Sample Beatz Records.

A historic break. Seven hip-hop legends. One new chapter.