Breakestra - At The End Of The Day / The Gettin' To It
- Artist Breakestra
- Title At The End Of The Day / The Gettin' To It
- Label Ubiquity
- Catalogue No UR7184
- Format 7''
- Genre Funk Soul
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM or M-)
- Sleeve Condition Generic
Year Released: 2001
Genre: Funk / Soul / Breakbeat Revival
Description:
Released on Stones Throw Records, “At the End of the Day / The Gettin’ to It” captures the early-2000s resurgence of live funk and breakbeat culture spearheaded by Breakestra, the Los Angeles collective led by Miles Tackett (a.k.a. Music Man Miles).
“At the End of the Day” is a deep, cinematic groove that builds around live-band breaks, syncopated drums, and classic soul-style basslines. The B-side, “The Gettin’ to It,” leans heavier into uptempo funk, driven by raw horn riffs and a rhythm section straight out of the James Brown playbook.
Both cuts exemplify Breakestra’s ethos — recreating the feel and texture of classic funk 45s with live instruments rather than samples. A favorite among DJs bridging old and new funk scenes, this single was pivotal in reintroducing live break-driven soul to modern audiences.
