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Linda Clifford

Never Gonna Stop

1979 · via Nas

Linda Clifford’s 1979 recording of “Never Gonna Stop” is the earliest release on file. Nas’ “Street Dreams” (1996) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Linda Clifford – Never Gonna Stop
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You know "Street Dreams" by heart, so here is the record underneath it: Linda Clifford had "Never Gonna Stop" out in 1979. Play hers, then his, and listen for the part Nas kept.

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Earliest release on file: this one, 1979.

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Nas’ “Street Dreams” (1996) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Nas's "Street Dreams" samples a record called "Never Gonna Stop." Which artist had that song on record years before Nas ever touched it?Linda Clifford
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