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May 6, 2023 · Billy Squier - The Tale of the Tape 1980
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The Big Beat is a 1980 song by Billy Squier from his debut album The Tale of the Tape. While it never charted, the song has become a sampling staple in hip-hop music. As of 2020, the song has been sampled in almost 300 recordings.
Jul 3, 2023 · Dizzee Rascal had never heard “The Big Beat”, a rhythm-heavy slice of 1980s stadium rock by US artist Billy Squier, when his producer played it to him in the studio. But grime’s rising star...