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The Blackbyrds

Rock Creek Park

1975 · via Eric B. & Rakim and 1 more

The Blackbyrds’ 1975 recording of “Rock Creek Park” is the earliest release on file. Joe Hall, Stephen Johnson, Keith Killgo, Orville Saunders and Kevin Toney are credited as its writers. Eric B. & Rakim’s “The R” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz. N.W.A’s “Quiet on tha Set” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

The Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park
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Under "The R" sits a 1975 side by The Blackbyrds, and five writers share the credit on it. Play "Rock Creek Park" first, then go back to Rakim and listen for what got lifted.

"Rock Creek Park" has five names on its writing credit, and The Blackbyrds had it on record back in 1975, long before MC Ren rhymed on top of it. Play their side first, then hear what N.W.A pulled out of it.

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Liner notes

Credited writers: Joe Hall, Stephen Johnson, Keith Killgo, Orville Saunders and Kevin Toney.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1975.

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Eric B. & Rakim’s “The R” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

N.W.A’s “Quiet on tha Set” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Eric B. & Rakim's "The R" samples a record called "Rock Creek Park." Which act cut that song before them?The Blackbyrds
a knot from Eric B. & Rakim · next: The Blackbyrds
N.W.A's "Quiet on tha Set" samples a record called "Rock Creek Park." Which act had "Rock Creek Park" on record before N.W.A got to it?The Blackbyrds
a knot from N.W.A · next: The Blackbyrds
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