Cramp Your Style

Recorded in Miami, Florida, in 1972, 'Cramp Your Style' was performed by All The People featuring vocalist Robert Moore. Written by Willie 'Little Beaver' Hale, the recording was produced by Steve Alaimo, Willie Clarke and Hale within the Miami recording scene associated with Henry Stone. Originally released in 1972 on Blue Candle Records as a seven-inch single backed with 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It', the track combined Robert Moore's forceful vocal delivery with a prominent rhythmic arrangement. It became an important recording in the catalogue of Miami's independent soul labels, capturing the distinctive sound developed by the city's musicians and producers. The recording became a widely used source for hip-hop producers, sampled by Boogie Down Productions on 'I'm Still #1', Cypress Hill on 'Real Estate' and LL Cool J on 'Mr. Good Bar'. Its inclusion on Ultimate Breaks & Beats Volume 21 cemented its reputation among DJs and record collectors, while later covers by Breakestra and Killer Meters introduced the composition to new audiences.