High-Energy Soul & R&B Drum Loops | Rock Hard Funk II

425 High-Energy Funk & R&B Drum Loops – Modern Reimagined Grooves

Rock Hard Funk II delivers over 400 live funk drum loops spanning 50-175 BPM, blending old-school Motown and Stax soul with modern jazz-fusion, hip-hop, and drum & bass influences. Unlike typical funk sample packs, this collection brings a fresh, high-energy reinterpretation of the genre—perfect for producers and songwriters who want authentic funk drums without the predictable grooves.

These live recorded funk beats combine classic R&B drum patterns with contemporary syncopation and rhythmic experimentation. Whether you need straight 2’s and 4’s with intricate hi-hat work or complex broken beats influenced by DnB and rap production, Rock Hard Funk II gives you the versatile rhythmic foundation your tracks demand.

Recorded on a maple Yamaha Phoenix kit at a legendary Los Angeles studio, every groove captures the dynamic energy of one of L.A.’s most in-demand session drummers. The result: some of the tightest funk drum samples you’ll find anywhere with the warmth of vintage soul recordings and the punch required for modern mixes.

Listen to Rock Hard Funk II Demo Loops

Hear the blend of Motown-inspired soul grooves, jazz-fusion syncopation, and hip-hop influenced pocket drumming that sets Rock Hard Funk II apart from typical funk drum loop libraries:

Rock Hard Funk II Features:

• Modern Funk Fusion Across Multiple Eras: From vintage Motown and Stax R&B grooves to jazz-fusion complexity and hip-hop/DnB-inspired syncopation. This isn’t your grandfather’s funk—it’s a high-energy reinterpretation for contemporary production.
• 100% Live Drums for Superior Realism: Why settle for lifeless quantized monotony or low-budget lo-fi “beats” recorded in a garage? This library delivers 100% live, dynamic groove energy with professional studio sound quality.
• Wide Tempo Range (50-175 BPM): Versatile enough for laid-back soul tracks, mid-tempo R&B, or uptempo funk-rock productions. All grooves maintain authentic feel regardless of tempo.
• Cohesive Groove Sets: All beats, fills, and samples were recorded in a single recording session—the L.A. Returns Sessions. Seamlessly blend any loop from the collection. The ultimate in consistency for multiple song projects.
• Fully-Sampled Drum Kit & Cymbal Samples: Complete multi-velocity samples of the Yamaha Phoenix drumkit plus matching Zildjian cymbals included. Build fresh custom grooves or augment any of the included loops.
• Pro Studio Production: Gold and platinum experience behind the kit and console. Get the sonic quality your music deserves—well-tuned drums, professional session playing, and legendary L.A. studio acoustics.
• Part of the Rock Hard Funk Series: Also included in the Funk Drum Loops Bundle for maximum value.

Rock Hard Funk II Sample Library Stats:

• 425 original, license-free funk drum loops and samples (699 MB for 24/44 version or 466 MB for 16/44)
• 174 multi-velocity drum and cymbal samples (210 MB)
• Tempo range: 70-120 BPM
• ALL 16-bit and 24-bit ACIDized WAV and APPLE/AIFF formats included with download purchases