The larger-than-life rhyme animal’s first solo effort takes a stand against everything from racism and black-on-black crime to misogynistic hip-hop lyricism and dishonest Washington politicians. So, it’s little wonder Public Enemy’s Chuck D included Mr. Redding’s powerful presence into the mix.
“No” by Chuck D (1996):
Sampled Otis Redding’s “Good To Me” (1967):
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10. “No”– Chuck D (1996) /”Good To Me” (1967)
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9. “Hidden Emotions”–Gravediggaz (1997) / “Try A Little Tenderness” (1966)
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8. “Whutcha Want?”–Nine (1995) / “Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay” (1968)
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7. “Modern Day Slavery”–Joell Ortiz feat. Immortal Technique (2007) / “Change Is Gonna Come” (1965)
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6. “Tramp”–Salt-N-Pepa (1986) / “Tramp” (1967)
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5. “D.T.D.”–Masta Killa feat. Raekwon and Ghostface Killah (2004) / “Try A Little Tenderness” (1966)
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4. 360° (What Goes Around)–Grand Puba (1992) / “Tramp” (1967)
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3.”Eye Know”–De La Soul (1989) / “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” (1968)
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2. “Gone”–Kanye West feat. Cam’ron and Consequence (2005) / “It’s Too Late” (1965)
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1.”The Symphony”–Marley Marl feat. Masta Ace, Craig G and Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane (1988) / “Hard to Handle” (1968)