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The Jackson 5

ABC

1970 · via Naughty by Nature

The Jackson 5’s 1970 recording of “ABC” is the earliest release on file. Erik Huber, Berry Gordy, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards are credited as its writers. Naughty by Nature’s “O.P.P.” (1991) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

The Jackson 5 – ABC
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Under "O.P.P." sits "ABC", a 1970 Jackson 5 record, which is why Berry Gordy's name shares the credit line with Treach's. Play them back to back and listen for where the old one surfaces.

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Credited writers: Erik Huber, Berry Gordy, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1970.

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Naughty by Nature’s “O.P.P.” (1991) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Naughty by Nature's "O.P.P." samples an earlier record. Which act had that song on tape before Treach, Vin Rock and Kay Gee ever touched it?The Jackson 5
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