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Don Robertson

Why?

1969 · via Nas

Don Robertson’s 1969 recording of “Why?” is the earliest release on file. Nas’ “Nas Is Like” (1999) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Don Robertson – Why?
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Nas and DJ Premier share the credit on "Nas Is Like," but underneath it sits Don Robertson's "Why?" from 1969. Play his record first, then go back to Nas and listen for what Premier lifted out of it.

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Earliest release on file: this one, 1969.

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Nas’ “Nas Is Like” (1999) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Nas's "Nas Is Like" samples an earlier record called "Why?" Who had "Why?" on record before Nas ever touched it?Don Robertson
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