Is It Because I'm Black
Syl Johnson’s 1970 recording of “Is It Because I'm Black” is the earliest release on file. Syl Johnson shares the writing credit with Jimmy Jones and Glen Watts. Wu-Tang Clan’s “Hollow Bones” (2000) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
Syl Johnson had "Is It Because I'm Black" on record back in 1970, and he shares the writing credit on it too. Hear him ask that question first, then go back to "Hollow Bones" and listen to what the Wu built on it.
Credited writers: Syl Johnson, Jimmy Jones and Glen Watts.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1970.
Wu-Tang Clan’s “Hollow Bones” (2000) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
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