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OutKast

Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1

1998 · via J. Cole

OutKast’s recording of “Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1” came out in 1998, the earliest year on file; Slick Rick’s came out the same year. André Benjamin, Big Boi and Mr. DJ are credited as its writers. J. Cole’s “Land of the Snakes” (2013) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

OutKast – Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1
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Cole's "Land of the Snakes" sits on top of a 1998 OutKast record, and André Benjamin and Big Boi get their names on his credits for it. Spin theirs first, then his, and listen to how much of the floor he borrowed.

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Credited writers: André Benjamin, Big Boi and Mr. DJ.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1998, the same year as Slick Rick.

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J. Cole’s “Land of the Snakes” (2013) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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J. Cole's "Land of the Snakes" samples an earlier record, "Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1." Which act first recorded that one?OutKast
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