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The Honey Drippers

Impeach the President

1973 · via Nas and 2 more

The Honey Drippers’ 1973 recording of “Impeach the President” is the earliest release on file. Roy C. Hammond is credited as its writer. Nas’ “I Can” (2002) samples it, per MusicBrainz. Whodini’s “Be Yourself” (1987) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President
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Under "I Can" sits "Impeach the President," a Roy C. Hammond song The Honey Drippers put on record in 1973. Play theirs first, then go back to Nas and hear what he built on top of it.

Under "Be Yourself" sits a 1973 Honey Drippers record, "Impeach the President," written by Roy C. Hammond. Play the two back to back and you can hear what Whodini lifted and what they built on top of it.

Under "Doper Than Dope" sits a 1973 Honey Drippers side, "Impeach the President," written by Roy C. Hammond. Play it first and you'll hear what Salt-N-Pepa were standing on.

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Liner notes

Credited writer: Roy C. Hammond.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1973.

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Nas’ “I Can” (2002) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Whodini’s “Be Yourself” (1987) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Salt-N-Pepa’s “Doper Than Dope” (1990) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Nas's "I Can" samples an earlier record called "Impeach the President." Which act first recorded that song?The Honey Drippers
a knot from Nas · next: The Honey Drippers
Whodini's "Be Yourself" samples an earlier record called "Impeach the President." Which act had that one on wax before Whodini got to it?The Honey Drippers
a knot from Whodini · next: The Honey Drippers
Salt-N-Pepa's "Doper Than Dope" samples an older record called "Impeach the President." Which group had that song on record before them?The Honey Drippers
a knot from Salt-N-Pepa · next: The Honey Drippers
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Facts from MusicBrainz and the Rabbit Hole Records crate. The counter notes are written by the clerk, an AI, from those facts only. General Admission 4 Us: start with an artist, leave with a rare cut.