Cold Sweat Break Tribute Pack – Free DNB Sample Pack [Free Download]

We’ve got a brand new one for you—say hello to the Cold Sweat Break. If you’ve been on the hunt for a free Cold Sweat Break Drum & Bass Sample Pack, this is it.

This break is one of James Brown’s funk-fueled classics, originally released in 1967 and played by the legendary Clyde Stubblefield. Cold Sweat has all the elements that make a break immortal: shuffling hats, tight snares, and that grooving, slinky feel that just works—whether you’re slicing it for Jungle, flipping it for Liquid, or layering it under punchy minimal drums for texture.

We’ve dug it out, restored it from vinyl, and processed a batch of ready-to-go versions—all tuned to 174BPM and primed for modern Drum & Bass production.

Download The Cold Sweat Break Tribute Pack (Free Drum & Bass Sample Pack)

KAN Cold Sweat Break Tribute Pack 25 Samples Total (36MB) Download

What’s Inside the Cold Sweat Break Tribute Pack?

• 25 Drum Loop Samples in total (36MB)
  
  
• Original Cold Sweat Break Sample: Sampled directly from the original vinyl and restored to retain the raw soul while improving clarity.
  
  
• 24 Processed Versions at 174BPM: A range of edits—some clean, some heavy, some pitched, and plenty of fortified takes with added hits and subtle FX.
  
  
• All WAV, 24-bit, 44.1kHz, and royalty-free.

These are the kind of drums that slide perfectly under almost anything. Lay it low under lush pads, stack it with modern snares, or chop it into something brand new. It’s as flexible as it is funky.

Why Producers Still Rate the Cold Sweat Break

Clyde Stubblefield didn’t just play drums—he told stories. His groove on “Cold Sweat” was subtle but commanding. And that same energy is exactly why this break has been sampled over and over again. It’s got swing, style, and texture… but it never gets in the way.

In the Drum & Bass context, the Cold Sweat break offers a clean yet gritty backbone for producers who want a rolling, natural groove without the brashness of something like Amen or Think.

Who’s Used the Cold Sweat Break?

Cold Sweat has made the rounds. In Hip-Hop, it was a favourite of Public Enemy and N.W.A. In DNB, it’s often layered into atmospheric tracks or used to warm up rigid digital drums.

The sound is timeless—and this pack lets you get your hands on it, no strings attached.

More Free DNB Sample Packs To Check Out

If this pack hits the spot, we’ve got more where that came from:

• Amen Break
• Hot Pants Break
• Think Break
• Scorpio Break
• Flow Break

Each one sampled, cleaned, and prepped with love—because these breaks aren’t just history, they’re tools. And if you use them right, they’ll do the heavy lifting for you.

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Keep building, keep experimenting—and let the breaks roll.

All the best,
The KAN Samples Team