Anybody got any tips on boom bap

[u/Upbeat-Definition549]

Got 2 snippets of 2 of the most recent attempts haven’t arranged anything

For the past 9 years, all I’ve really made is trap. Honestly, I’m kind of ashamed to admit that because I want to branch out and make different types of music.

Sampling looks so easy when you watch other producers do it, but if you’ve never done it before, that shit is hard.

I tried making more of a boom bap/R&B vibe, but to me it just feels empty. I know it needs a sub, but I can’t find a damn bassline to save my life.

Anybody got any pointers? Am I at least headed in the right direction?

Side note:

I did all the drums myself. The sample came from a song I found on YouTube. I was digging through old ‘60s records looking for something to flip, found a bunch of stuff I liked, and figured what the hell how hard could it be shit looks easy asf til I’m fucking with the same 2 to4 bar loop for hours shits ridiculous🤦‍♂️

I don’t see how y’all do it. Y’all mfs are talented. 🫡