The Big Beat
Billy Squier
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I got the big beat I hear the sound I got the big beat I get on down I hear the big beat All through the town I got the big beat I get around There's no time for hesitation We got all we need to know Don't deny the situation Find it everywhere you go Life it's the big beat Roll to the sound I got the big beat Oh gather 'round I got the big beat Down in my shoes I got the big beat I'm gonna give it to you It's the line of fascination It's the rage both near and far Synchronize a generation - yeah It don't matter who you are - oh yeah I got the big beat I'll show you how I got the big beat You got it now - oh yeah
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Written by: BILLY SQUIER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBilly Squier is an American rock musician who is particularly famous for the song "The Big Beat" which was released in 1980.
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Release Details"The Big Beat" is a song from Billy Squier's debut studio album, "The Tale of the Tape."
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Song InfluenceThe song's drum beat is one of the most sampled in hip-hop history. Artists ranging from Jay Z to Dizzee Rascal have used it in their music.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its powerful, straightforward drumbeat, which starts the song and continues throughout.
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Sampling DurationIt's estimated that "The Big Beat" has been sampled over 200 times. The first 5 seconds of the song are particularly popular among hip-hop artists.
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Billboard RankingWhile the song itself did not rank that high on Billboard's charts during its initial release, its influence can be seen throughout the music industry due to its popularity in sampling.
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Album SuccessBilly Squier's debut album, which "The Big Beat" is a part of, marked his first entry into the Billboard 200, peaking at number 169.
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Popular SamplingSome of the biggest hit songs to sample "The Big Beat" include Jay Z's "99 Problems," Dizzee Rascal's "Fix Up, Look Sharp," and Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda."
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Squier's Reaction to SamplingBilly Squier has stated in interviews that he enjoys the fact his song has been sampled so widely, and he appreciates the worldwide recognition the song has brought him.
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Connection to Hip HopDespite being a rock artist, Billy Squier's "The Big Beat" has unwittingly made him an influential figure in the hip-hop industry because of its wide usage in the genre.
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Drum NoiseThe powerful drum noise in "The Big Beat" is created by using a combination of open hi-hat and snare drum.
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Cultural ImpactAs a testament to the song’s cultural impact, it was featured in the popular video game “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.”
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