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Triggerman (beat)

What is triggerman (beat)? A clear definition from the recording section of our glossary, with 12 related terms, tools to try and further reading.

Definition of Triggerman (beat)

The Triggerman beat, also known as Triggaman, is a one-bar drum loop that originated from sampling "Drag Rap" by the Showboys and "Brown Beats" by Cameron Paul. The one-bar drum loop and bells were known to be used in bounce music, having been used in hundreds of records. The beat has been influential in recent hip hop music, including Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up", David Banner's "Like a Pimp", T.I. and Lil Wayne's "Ball", Drake's "Nice for What" and "In My Feelings", "Go Crazy" by Chris Brown and Young Thug, and also "Outside" by Cardi B.

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What is Triggerman (beat)?

The Triggerman beat, also known as Triggaman, is a one-bar drum loop that originated from sampling "Drag Rap" by the Showboys and "Brown Beats" by Cameron Paul.

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