Comments on: One for the treble, two for the bass

By: Ezra

Ezra — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:47:00 +0000

In the Hip-hop world I believe this sample made it’s first appearance in the song “One for the Treble” by A.D.O.R.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0000

Yes! Crucial.

By: Toni Scott

Toni Scott — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:43:00 +0000

Don’t forget Whodini in “Five Minutes of Funk” 1984

By: Rodrigo

Rodrigo — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:38:28 +0000

Check Simian Mobile Disco’s “It’s the Beat” for another example.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:58:24 +0000

I’m going to have to check that out.

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:45:18 +0000

Great post! I was wondering where this came from. There is another variation of this phrase out there by Public Enemy in their song Louder than a Bomb. “Called one for the treble. The rhythm is the rebel.” Interesting.

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By: Ethan

Ethan — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:30:47 +0000

I live to serve.

By: Oday

Oday — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:55:30 +0000

I haven’t heard any other examples, but the only time I’d heard the meme was in the Tech N9ne song. I’m glad you tracked it down