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The J.B.’s

The Grunt

1972 · via Public Enemy

The J.B.’s’ 1972 recording of “The Grunt” is the earliest release on file. Public Enemy’s “Rebel Without a Pause” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

The J.B.’s – The Grunt
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Spin "The Grunt" first, then drop the needle on "Rebel Without a Pause," and listen for the spot where a 1972 groove gets rebuilt into a 1988 alarm. Half the fun of this cut is hearing what was already in the room.

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Earliest release on file: this one, 1972.

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Public Enemy’s “Rebel Without a Pause” (1988) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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