Erase Racism
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"Erase Racism" is the second single from American
B-side, it was later also featured on the compilation albums The Best of Cold Chillin' (2000) and Street Stories: The Best of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
(2013).
Background
Kool G Rap reunited with his fellow former
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City in 1989.[1] The song speaks out against racism and xenophobia in society in what Sputnikmusic called "a partially serious, and partially humorous manner".[2]
Music video
The music video for "Erase Racism", Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's third, was directed by Fab Five Freddy and filmed in Jersey City, NJ, on 7th and 8th Streets, and at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, and not actually in Bensonhurst, the neighbourhood where Yusef Hawkins was killed.[3][4]
Samples
"Erase Racism" samples the following songs:[5]
- "Black and White" by Three Dog Night
- "What's Going On" by Les McCann
- "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott and The L.A. Express
- "Zimba Ku" by Black Heat
And was later sampled on:
- "I Ain't the Nigga" by The Coup
Track listing
12"
- A-side
- "Erase Racism" (4:30)
- B-side
- "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (Remix) (4:04)
- "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (Dub) (4:04)
- "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (Instrumental) (4:04)
Cassette
- A-side
- "Erase Racism" (4:30)
- B-side
- "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (Remix) (4:04)
CD
- "Erase Racism" (4:30)
References
- ^ Dharmic X. "Kool G Rap Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs," Complex (Jan 16, 2014).
- ^ thecreative0ne. Wanted: Dead or Alive review, Sputnikmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Wild Style @ 25: Fab 5 Freddy Video Retrospective
- ^ Interview: Fab 5 Freddy Speaks About Futura, The Downtown Art Scene, And Bringing Hip-Hop To Europe
- ^ Erase Racism at Who Sampled
External links
- "Erase Racism" at Discogs