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OutKast

Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1

1998 · via J. Cole

OutKast recorded “Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1” in 1998. André Benjamin, Big Boi and Mr. DJ wrote it. This is the first recording of the song. Also recorded by OutKast featuring Slick Rick (1998), among 9 recordings on file. J. Cole’s “Land of the Snakes” in 2013 is built on it: this song’s writers are on that record’s credit.

OutKast – Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1
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Cole's "Land of the Snakes" sits on top of a 1998 OutKast record, and André Benjamin and Big Boi get their names on his credits for it. Spin theirs first, then his, and listen to how much of the floor he borrowed.

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Liner notes

Written by André Benjamin, Big Boi and Mr. DJ.

First recorded by OutKast in 1998: this is the first recording.

Built on this record

J. Cole’s “Land of the Snakes” (2013) carries this song’s writers on its credit, the mark of a cleared sample or an interpolation.

Other recordings on file

9 recordings of “Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1” on MusicBrainz in all.

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J. Cole's "Land of the Snakes" samples an earlier record, "Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1." Which act first recorded that one?OutKast
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