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The Blackbyrds
Rock Creek Park
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Under "The R" sits a 1975 side by The Blackbyrds, and five writers share the credit on it. Play "Rock Creek Park" first, then go back to Rakim and listen for what got lifted.
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Liner notes
Written by Joe Hall, Stephen Johnson, Keith Killgo, Orville Saunders, Kevin Toney.
Recorded earlier by The Blackbyrds in 1975.
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Eric B. & Rakim's "The R" samples a record called "Rock Creek Park." Which act cut that song before them?The Blackbyrds
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