"Bonita Applebum" by A Tribe Called Quest is one of the biggest-selling rap beats during the early 1990's. The song contains samples from Rotary Connection's "Memory Band" and RAMP's "Daylight" which were two hit singles during the 1970's. The remix of the song made use of a sample from Carly Simon's "Why" in 1993. The song talks about a young girl named "Bonita". In 2003, RnB superstar Monica sampled the song's remix for her single entitled, "So Gone" along with Missy Elliot and Busta Rhymes. The Fugees' remake of "Killing Me Softly" and Pharell's remix of "Come Close" by Common sampled Bonita Applebum.
Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin" is the last single from his fourth studio album, "Volume 3: Life and Times of S. Carter". The song features a rap sample from underground hip-hop group UGK. Big Pimpin is notable for its Middle-eastern sound which was originated from the traditional Egyptian song, "Khosara" by Baligh Hamdi. Released during the mid-20th century, the modern adaptation of Khosara was arranged and interpreted by Hossam Ramzy. In late 2006, Timbaland sampled the song for Petey Pablo's single, "Rise Up". In 2007, the song stirred controversies when the Osama Admed Fahmy filed a case against Jay-Z, Timbaland and rock band Linkin Park for copyright infringement. Big Pimpin was chosen by Rolling Stone as one of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2010.
"Jesus Walks" by Kanye West is considered the most critically-acclaimed single in rap music history. Released in May 2004, the song features a sample of the gospel choir anthem "Walk with Me" by the ARC Chorale. Jesus Walks received critical acclaims from music aficionados for its compelling and unfathomable interpretation of faith and religion. According to Josh Love of Stylus Magazine, Kanye's song revolves around the spiritual toil of seeking salvation amidst difference in race, culture, and religion. The New York Times meanwhile labeled Kanye's hit as a "Gospel song" filled with intricate messages of testifying the tests of faith and love for God. Jesus Walks garnered the Best Rap Song Award at the 47th Grammy Awards.
"I Used to Love H.E.R" is the best-selling single from Common's 1994 album entitled "Resurrection". The song features a sample from George Benson's hit single, "The Changing World". Common made use of a woman as his metaphor in I Used to Love H.E.R. The latter's acronym stands for "Hearing Every Rhyme" and is actually referring to the individual's consciousness in Afrocentricity. The song was featured in Chuck D's "Louder than a Bomb" compilation CD and Kanye West's opening lines for his single, "Homecoming" in 2008.
"Triumph" by hip-hop group Wu Tang Clan was released in 1997 for the promotion of their album, "Wu Tang Forever" The song has seven verses from eight members of the original nine-member group led by Method Man and RZA. The music video for Triumph was helmed by Brett Ratner, director of "Rush Hour". The video comes in a short film inspired from several superhero movies.
Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin" is the last single from his fourth studio album, "Volume 3: Life and Times of S. Carter". The song features a rap sample from underground hip-hop group UGK. Big Pimpin is notable for its Middle-eastern sound which was originated from the traditional Egyptian song, "Khosara" by Baligh Hamdi. Released during the mid-20th century, the modern adaptation of Khosara was arranged and interpreted by Hossam Ramzy. In late 2006, Timbaland sampled the song for Petey Pablo's single, "Rise Up". In 2007, the song stirred controversies when the Osama Admed Fahmy filed a case against Jay-Z, Timbaland and rock band Linkin Park for copyright infringement. Big Pimpin was chosen by Rolling Stone as one of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2010.
"Jesus Walks" by Kanye West is considered the most critically-acclaimed single in rap music history. Released in May 2004, the song features a sample of the gospel choir anthem "Walk with Me" by the ARC Chorale. Jesus Walks received critical acclaims from music aficionados for its compelling and unfathomable interpretation of faith and religion. According to Josh Love of Stylus Magazine, Kanye's song revolves around the spiritual toil of seeking salvation amidst difference in race, culture, and religion. The New York Times meanwhile labeled Kanye's hit as a "Gospel song" filled with intricate messages of testifying the tests of faith and love for God. Jesus Walks garnered the Best Rap Song Award at the 47th Grammy Awards.
"I Used to Love H.E.R" is the best-selling single from Common's 1994 album entitled "Resurrection". The song features a sample from George Benson's hit single, "The Changing World". Common made use of a woman as his metaphor in I Used to Love H.E.R. The latter's acronym stands for "Hearing Every Rhyme" and is actually referring to the individual's consciousness in Afrocentricity. The song was featured in Chuck D's "Louder than a Bomb" compilation CD and Kanye West's opening lines for his single, "Homecoming" in 2008.
"Triumph" by hip-hop group Wu Tang Clan was released in 1997 for the promotion of their album, "Wu Tang Forever" The song has seven verses from eight members of the original nine-member group led by Method Man and RZA. The music video for Triumph was helmed by Brett Ratner, director of "Rush Hour". The video comes in a short film inspired from several superhero movies.
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