Rockafella
Redman
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Sat down and opened my mind and said it's time For me to design the right lines Make you one of a kind boy rough and Tough and all that stuff Sure enough I'll make the brother's change their minds Then you understand my only principle No need to f*ck with the born invincible I'm rated X like a porno feature Leaving MC's dazed and catching an anesthesia's Even females get rocked when they try to cock Block the man from doing this hip hop Techniques unique and that's my word is bond Rockafella's the name but the screaming I'll rock on
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Written by: George Bernard Worrell, George Jr. Clinton, Otha Leon Haywood, Reggie Noble, William Earl Collins
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Rockafella" is a solo track by Reggie "Redman" Noble released in the year 1994.
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Music GenreKnown for its unique style, the track falls under the genres of East Coast Hip-Hop and Hardcore Rap.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Redman's second studio album named "Dare Iz a Darkside", serving as the third single from the album.
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Song CompositionThe song was solely produced by Reggie "Redman" Noble, emphasizing his skills not only as a rapper but also as a beatmaker.
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Music Sampling"Rockafella" has famous samples from "Flashlight" by Parliament and "Clap Your Hands" by Funkadelic, which adds an interesting mix of funk influences to the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised this track in particular for its catchy hooks and Redman's unique vocal stylings.
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Commercial SuccessEven though the album “Dare Iz a Darkside” received Gold certification from the RIAA, "Rockafella" itself didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Rockafella" is often considered as a classic Redman track, which showcases his raw energy and lyricism.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Rockafella", directed by David Meyers, depicts Redman in various street scene settings, uniquely reflecting the hardcore aspects of the song.
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Live PerformancesRedman usually incorporates "Rockafella" in his live performances, and fans repeatedly demand this song because of its high-energy vibe.
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Lyrics ThemesThe main themes present in the song are hustle, street life, and empowerment, all common elements in Redman's songs.
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Song TitleThe title "Rockafella" is a play on the word "Rockefeller", referencing the wealthy American family, but reinvented with Redman's street-smart attitude.
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