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Fela Kuti

Gentleman

1999 · via J. Cole

Fela Kuti wrote “Gentleman” and put out the earliest release of it on file, in 1999. Also recorded by Just a Band, Bajah + Chance the Rapper (released 2013). J. Cole’s “Let Nas Down” (2013) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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Cole's song is a letter to one hero, but the music under it comes from another, and that man's name sits right there in the writing credits next to Cole's. Play "Gentleman" first, then go back to "Let Nas Down" and listen for what Cole kept.

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Liner notes

Credited writer: Fela Kuti.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1999.

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J. Cole’s “Let Nas Down” (2013) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Other recordings on file · first release year
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J. Cole's "Let Nas Down" samples an earlier record called "Gentleman." Who first recorded "Gentleman"?Fela Kuti
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