Top Ranking
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Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub is a mixtape
by American
artist Santigold (then going by Santogold) and Philadelphia-based DJ Diplo, released on July 15, 2008.
, as well as remixes of other artists. Santogold also has previously unreleased songs on the mixtape, including a cover of The Clash
's "The Guns of Brixton
", with lyrics altered to reference Brooklyn
. "Guns of Brooklyn" and "Get It Up", a collaboration with M.I.A.
that heavily samples Gorilla Zoe
's "Hood Nigga
", were leaked to the blogosphere
prior to the mixtape's release. An alternate version of "Get It Up" featuring Esau Mwamwaya rather than Gorilla Zoe also appeared on the internet. The album was released for a short period of time on the internet as a free download.
The Diplo remix of "I'm a Lady", which features Amanda Blank
, was later included in its entirety on Blank's 2009 album I Love You
.
After taking inspiration from a Siouxsie and the Banshees song for her track "My Superman" on her debut album, Santogold sampled for this mix tape another song of their Kaleidoscope, "Lunar Camel".
and Diplo's 2004 mixtape, Piracy Funds Terrorism
. However, Pitchfork Media
stated that "the similarities between this collaboration and Diplo's first-- 2004's M.I.A.-trumpeting Piracy Funds Terrorism mix-- are as superficial as those between M.I.A. and Santogold themselves." According to NME
, Top Ranking "expands on her [Santogold's] debut's cultural crossover", incorporating "hyphy, crunk, classic dub and new wave". The review continued that the mixtape "is a must-have" either "as a standalone mixtape or a perfect companion to Santogold". Exclaim!
said that Top Ranking "showcases Santogold's steeze and flexibility as an MC/singer." They praised Diplo's "global and eclectic" production, calling Top Ranking "a top-notch mixtape that will hopefully find its way up from the underground." Idolator
labelled the disc "an entertaining listen, with most of the disparate influences that influence Santogold's debut appearing in one form or another." Slant Magazine
said that "Top Rankings hotness can't—and shouldn't—be downplayed", but also that it doesn't distinguish itself from Piracy Funds Terrorism and that "Santogold's unique essence feels lost amid the clutter."
Top Ranking was named one of 2008's five best mixtapes by The Guardian
. The publication also named the Diplo Remix of "I'm a Lady" featuring Amanda Blank
one of the "singles" of the year.
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
artist Santigold (then going by Santogold) and Philadelphia-based DJ Diplo, released on July 15, 2008.
General information
Top Ranking features remixes of songs from Santogold's debut albumSantogold (album)
Santogold is the self-titled debut studio album by American alternative artist Santigold...
, as well as remixes of other artists. Santogold also has previously unreleased songs on the mixtape, including a cover of The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
's "The Guns of Brixton
The Guns of Brixton
"The Guns of Brixton" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash. It was written and sung by bassist Paul Simonon, who grew up in Brixton, south London...
", with lyrics altered to reference Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
. "Guns of Brooklyn" and "Get It Up", a collaboration with M.I.A.
M.I.A. (artist)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
that heavily samples Gorilla Zoe
Gorilla Zoe
Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
's "Hood Nigga
Hood Figga
"Hood Figga" is the first single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's debut album, Welcome to the Zoo. It was officially released via iTunes on July 17, 2007. The song is produced by Chris Flame and Dee Jay Dana. This video was premiered on MTV2 on June 18, 2007 and BET on June 19, 2007...
", were leaked to the blogosphere
Blogosphere
The blogosphere is made up of all blogs and their interconnections. The term implies that blogs exist together as a connected community or as a social network in which everyday authors can publish their opinions...
prior to the mixtape's release. An alternate version of "Get It Up" featuring Esau Mwamwaya rather than Gorilla Zoe also appeared on the internet. The album was released for a short period of time on the internet as a free download.
The Diplo remix of "I'm a Lady", which features Amanda Blank
Amanda Blank
Amanda Blank is an American singer and member of the performance art band Sweatheart based in Philadelphia.-Early life:Amanda Blank was born in Germantown, a neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
, was later included in its entirety on Blank's 2009 album I Love You
I Love You (Amanda Blank album)
I Love You is the debut album by the Philadelphia-based rapper and singer Amanda Blank. The album was released on August 4, 2009 through Downtown Records.-Critical reception:...
.
After taking inspiration from a Siouxsie and the Banshees song for her track "My Superman" on her debut album, Santogold sampled for this mix tape another song of their Kaleidoscope, "Lunar Camel".
Critical reception
The mixtape has received comparisons to M.I.A.M.I.A. (artist)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
and Diplo's 2004 mixtape, Piracy Funds Terrorism
Piracy Funds Terrorism
Piracy Funds Terrorism Volume 1, usually referred to simply as Piracy Funds Terrorism, is a mixtape produced by British recording artist M.I.A. and American DJ Diplo featuring vocal tracks intended for M.I.A.'s debut album Arular mashed up with samples of other recordings. The mixtape was produced...
. However, Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
stated that "the similarities between this collaboration and Diplo's first-- 2004's M.I.A.-trumpeting Piracy Funds Terrorism mix-- are as superficial as those between M.I.A. and Santogold themselves." According to NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
, Top Ranking "expands on her [Santogold's] debut's cultural crossover", incorporating "hyphy, crunk, classic dub and new wave". The review continued that the mixtape "is a must-have" either "as a standalone mixtape or a perfect companion to Santogold". Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Exclaim! is a monthly Canadian music magazine that features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with special focus on Canadian and cutting-edge artists...
said that Top Ranking "showcases Santogold's steeze and flexibility as an MC/singer." They praised Diplo's "global and eclectic" production, calling Top Ranking "a top-notch mixtape that will hopefully find its way up from the underground." Idolator
Idolator (website)
Idolator is a music blog. Created by the blog network Gawker Media in August 2006, Idolator was later sold to rival blog network Buzz Media, which also owns music blog Stereogum. From the 2007 departure of original head writer Brian Raftery until November 2009, the blog's head writer was Maura...
labelled the disc "an entertaining listen, with most of the disparate influences that influence Santogold's debut appearing in one form or another." Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine is an online publication that features reviews of movies, music, TV, DVDs, theater, and video games, as well as interviews with actors, directors, and musicians. The site covers various film festivals like the New York Film Festival.- History :...
said that "Top Rankings hotness can't—and shouldn't—be downplayed", but also that it doesn't distinguish itself from Piracy Funds Terrorism and that "Santogold's unique essence feels lost amid the clutter."
Top Ranking was named one of 2008's five best mixtapes by The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
. The publication also named the Diplo Remix of "I'm a Lady" featuring Amanda Blank
Amanda Blank
Amanda Blank is an American singer and member of the performance art band Sweatheart based in Philadelphia.-Early life:Amanda Blank was born in Germantown, a neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
one of the "singles" of the year.
Track listing
- "Dub Selection Intro"
- Three 6 MafiaThree 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
– "Late Night" (Unstoppable Mix) - Santogold – "Shuv It" (Disco D Blend)
- Santogold – "I'm A Lady" (Diplo Mix feat. Amanda BlankAmanda BlankAmanda Blank is an American singer and member of the performance art band Sweatheart based in Philadelphia.-Early life:Amanda Blank was born in Germantown, a neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
) - Sir Mix-a-LotSir Mix-a-LotAnthony Ray , better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an emcee and producer based in Seattle, Washington. The founder of the Nastymix record label, he debuted in 1988 with Swass...
– "Posse on BroadwayPosse On BroadwayPosse on Broadway is a Hip Hop song first recorded by Sir Mix-a-Lot on his 1988 debut album Swass.The Broadway in the song is not New York City's famed thoroughfare, but the Seattle street of the same name in the Capitol Hill district .The geography of the song is quite specific, going north up...
" - Santogold – "Lights OutLights Out (Santogold song)"Lights Out" is the third single by American artist Santogold , taken from her self-titled debut Santogold .-Release and reception:...
" (Diplo's Panda Bear Mix) - Aretha FranklinAretha FranklinAretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her atop its list of The Greatest Singers of All...
– "Save Me" - DevoDevoDevo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
– "Be StiffBe Stiff EPBe Stiff is the first EP by New Wave musicians Devo, released in 1977. It is a compilation of the three 7-inch singles released by the band on Stiff Records in the UK...
" - The B-52'sThe B-52'sThe B-52's are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider , Kate Pierson , Cindy Wilson , Ricky Wilson , and Keith Strickland . Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar...
– "Mesopotamia" - Gerri and the Holograms – "Gerri and the Holograms"
- Santogold – "Anne" (Switch Mix)
- Santogold – "L.E.S. ArtistesL.E.S. Artistes"L.E.S. Artistes" is the second single by American artist Santigold, and along with "Creator", the first to be taken from her self-titled debut Santogold .- Background :...
" (XXXchange Mix feat. MavadoMavado (singer)David Constantine Brooks , better known by his stage name Mavado, is a Jamaican musician, actor, DJ and music producer.- Biography :...
) - Cutty RanksCutty RanksPhilip Thomas, , better known as Cutty Ranks is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist.-Biography:Thomas was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1965. He began his career as a reggae artist at the age of 14 with the Gemini sound system, before moving on to work with Tony Rebel's Rebel Tone and Papa Roots,...
– "Dutty Six Pack" - Santogold – "You'll Find a Way" (Grame & Switch Mix feat. Kid CudiKid CudiScott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
) / Siouxsie And The Banshees - "Lunar Camel" - Richie SpiceRichie SpiceRichie Spice is a Jamaican reggae artist. He is a member of the Rastafari movement. Some of his most famous songs include, "Youth Dem Cold", "Groovin' My Girl", "Earth A Run Red", "Marijuana" and "The Plane Land"...
& RatatatRatatatRatatat is a New York City electronic music duo consisting of Mike Stroud and producer Evan Mast .-History:Evan Mast and Mike Stroud first met as students at Skidmore College, but they did not work together until 2001, when they recorded several songs under the name "Cherry"...
– "Marijuana" - Desmond DekkerDesmond DekkerDesmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Together with his backing group, The Aces , he had one of the first international Jamaican hits with "Israelites". Other hits include "007 " and "It Miek"...
– "Shanty Town" - Santogold – "Guns of Brooklyn"
- The Dixie CupsThe Dixie CupsThe Dixie Cups are an American pop music girl group of the 1960s. They are best known for their 1964 million selling disc, "Chapel of Love".-Career:...
– "Iko Iko" - Tony MatterhornTony Matterhorn-Tony Matterhorn Bio:Tony Matterhorn His feisty attitude has kept him at or near the top of the sound system game for many years. Tony Matterhorn has now found new territory as a dancehall deejay with a handful of hits pounding the dancehall both locally and overseas.Dubbed 'Mr...
– "Big Belly Guns" - Santogold – "Get It Up" (Radioclit Mix feat. M.I.A.M.I.A. (artist)Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
and Gorilla ZoeGorilla ZoeAlonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
) - Mark RonsonMark RonsonMark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
In Studio - Trouble Andrew – "Run - Hide"
- Sister Nancy – "Pigeon Rock"
- Nora DeanNora DeanNora Dean is a Jamaican reggae singer, best known for her 1970 hit "Barbwire", who later recorded as a gospel artist.-Biography:Dean recorded as a member of The Soulettes and The Ebony Sisters before recording as a solo artist. She recorded for Lee "Scratch" Perry, including the 1969 single "The...
– "Barbwire" - ShineheadShineheadShinehead is an English-born Jamaican reggae singer/toaster/rapper.-Career:He began his music career by performing for different New York reggae dancehall sound systems in the 1980s, most notably Tony Screw's Downbeat The Ruler, based in The Bronx.His recording debut was in 1986 on the African...
– "Know How Fe Chat" - The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
– "Ghetto Defendant" - Warrior Queen – "Check It"
- Santogold & BengaBenga (artist)Benga , is a dubstep music producer from Croydon, South London. He was born in Beni Uthman in East London. He is part of the Tempa and Big Apple Records label. He was also one of the first dubstep producers when the style was emerging in the early 2000s...
– "Unstoppable" / "Night Dub" - Shawty LoShawty LoCarlos Walker , better known by his stage name Shawty Lo, is an American rapper, founder of D4L Records, and member of hip hop group D4L. His first solo album, Units in the City, was released on February 26, 2008...
& SkreamSkreamSkream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010...
– "Dey KnowDey Know"Dey Know" is the first single from Shawty Lo's debut solo album, Units in the City. It samples "Mandrill's "Children of the Sun". -Remixes:...
" / "Stagger" - Santogold – "CreatorCreator (song)"Creator" is the debut single by American artist Santogold , and along with "L.E.S. Artistes", the first to be taken from her then self-titled debut Santogold...
" (Mumdance Mix feat. Jammer, Badness, Chronik Rage, Slikman and Tempz) - Xray - "Turbulence Dubplate" (Starstruck Diplo Mix)
- Barrington LevyBarrington LevyBarrington Levy is a reggae and dancehall artist from Jamaica.-Career:In 1976, Levy formed a band with his cousin, Everton Dacres, called the Mighty Multitude; the pair released "My Black Girl" in 1977...
– "Send a Moses" - Prince JazzboPrince JazzboPrince Jazzbo is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay and producer.Prince Jazzbo began recording with Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label in the early 1970s...
– "Ital Corner" - Santogold – "Icarus"
- Santogold & Diplo – "Right Brigade"
Covers and samples
- Near the end of "Dub Selection Intro" is a sound byte from Street Fighter IIStreet Fighter IIis a competitive fighting game originally released for the arcades in . It is the arcade sequel to the original Street Fighter released in and was Capcom's fourteenth title that ran on the CP System arcade hardware...
- "Late Night" (Unstoppable Mix) by Three 6 MafiaThree 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
samples Santogold's "Unstoppable" - Amanda Blank's verse in "I'm a Lady" (Diplo Mix) samples LL Cool JLL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
's "I Need LoveI Need Love"I Need Love" was the second single from LL Cool J's second album, Bigger and Deffer. The song is considered the first rap ballad and was released in September 1987...
" - The end of "Shuv It" (Disco D Blend) samples ShineheadShineheadShinehead is an English-born Jamaican reggae singer/toaster/rapper.-Career:He began his music career by performing for different New York reggae dancehall sound systems in the 1980s, most notably Tony Screw's Downbeat The Ruler, based in The Bronx.His recording debut was in 1986 on the African...
's "Billie JeanBillie Jean"Billie Jean" is a dance-pop/R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written, composed, and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones from the singer's sixth album, Thriller . Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and...
" - Diplo's Panda Bear Mix of "Lights Out" samples "Comfy in NauticaI'm Not/Comfy in Nautica"I'm Not" and "Comfy in Nautica" is the first single from the Person Pitch album by Animal Collective solo artist Panda Bear, being a double A-side. The song "I'm Not" samples the rondeau Rose, liz, printemps, verdure by Guillaume de Machaut, recorded by the early-music vocal group the Gothic Voices...
" by Panda BearPanda Bear (musician)Noah Benjamin Lennox also known as Panda Bear, is an experimental musician and a founding member of Animal Collective.-Early life:...
and "What's a Girl to Do?What's a Girl to Do? (Bat for Lashes song)"What's a Girl to Do?" is the fourth single released from the debut album Fur and Gold by Bat for Lashes. It was released on 9 July 2007 as a CD, a 7", and as an MP3 download....
" by Bat for LashesBat for LashesNatasha Khan , also known by her stage name Bat for Lashes, is an English musician. She sings and plays the piano, bass, guitar, harpsichord and the autoharp.... - "Anne" (Switch Mix) samples "Das ModelDas Model"Das Model" is a song recorded by the electro-pop group Kraftwerk in 1978; written by musicians Ralf Hütter and Karl Bartos, with artist Emil Schult collaborating on the lyrics. It is featured on the album, Die Mensch-Maschine; English version title: The Man-Machine...
" and "NummernComputer WorldComputer World is the eighth studio album by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk, released in May 1981. The album deals with the themes of the rise of computers within society. Critics see this album as a peak in the career of Kraftwerk, along with Autobahn and Trans-Europe Express...
" by KraftwerkKraftwerkKraftwerk is an influential electronic music band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The group was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970, and was fronted by them until Schneider's departure in 2008... - "Dutty Six Pack" opens with a sample from The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
's "Lightning Strikes (Not Once but Twice)" from Sandinista!Sandinista!Sandinista! is the fourth studio album by the English punk rock band the Clash. It was released on 12 December 1980 as a triple album containing 36 tracks, with 6 songs on each side...
and further samples "Six Pack" by Black FlagBlack Flag (band)Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band... - "You'll Find a Way" (Grame & Switch Mix) / "Lunar Camel" samples "Lunar CamelKaleidoscopeA kaleidoscope is a circle of mirrors containing loose, colored objects such as beads or pebbles and bits of glass. As the viewer looks into one end, light entering the other end creates a colorful pattern, due to the reflection off the mirrors...
" by Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Guns of Brooklyn" is a cover of The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
's "The Guns of BrixtonThe Guns of Brixton"The Guns of Brixton" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash. It was written and sung by bassist Paul Simonon, who grew up in Brixton, south London...
" and samples "Dub be good to me" from Beats InternationalBeats InternationalBeats International was a British electronic music band, formed in the late 1980s by Norman Cook , after his departure from The Housemartins.-Career:... - "Iko Iko" by The Dixie CupsThe Dixie CupsThe Dixie Cups are an American pop music girl group of the 1960s. They are best known for their 1964 million selling disc, "Chapel of Love".-Career:...
is blended with "Ching-a-LingChing-a-Ling"Ching-a-Ling" is a song by Missy Elliott, and is the lead single for the Step Up 2 the Streets soundtrack. The song premiered on both Elliott's MySpace and official website on January 10, 2008. Within a week, it had debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was made...
" by Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
and samples ClinicClinic (band)Clinic are a Liverpool based post-punk revival band noted for their often fast-paced, eclectic sound. Their sound is often distinguished by the prominent use of vintage keyboards/organs, most notably the Philips Philicorda, and peculiar off-scale chord progressions.-Formation and early...
's "The Equaliser" from Walking with TheeWalking with TheeWalking with Thee is the second studio album by Clinic. It was released in 2002 on Domino Records.Walking with Thee was included in Rolling Stones "50 Best Albums of 2002".-Track listing:# "Harmony" – 4:02# "The Equaliser" – 3:43... - "Big Belly Guns" opens with the intro to "Sonic Reducer" by The Dead BoysThe Dead BoysThe Dead Boys were an American punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Among the first wave of early punk bands, the Dead Boys were initially active from 1976 to 1979, briefly reuniting in 1987, 2004 and 2005.-Formation and 1970s punk rock era:...
and the drums from the Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
's "California Uber Alles", closing with its bassline and guitar riff and Street Fighter sound effects. - "Get It Up" (Radioclit Mix feat. M.I.A. and Gorilla Zoe) samples Tony MatterhornTony Matterhorn-Tony Matterhorn Bio:Tony Matterhorn His feisty attitude has kept him at or near the top of the sound system game for many years. Tony Matterhorn has now found new territory as a dancehall deejay with a handful of hits pounding the dancehall both locally and overseas.Dubbed 'Mr...
's "Big Belly Guns" and Gorilla ZoeGorilla ZoeAlonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
's "Hood NiggaHood Figga"Hood Figga" is the first single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's debut album, Welcome to the Zoo. It was officially released via iTunes on July 17, 2007. The song is produced by Chris Flame and Dee Jay Dana. This video was premiered on MTV2 on June 18, 2007 and BET on June 19, 2007...
", and it also contains a sound byte from Street Fighter IIStreet Fighter IIis a competitive fighting game originally released for the arcades in . It is the arcade sequel to the original Street Fighter released in and was Capcom's fourteenth title that ran on the CP System arcade hardware... - "Creator" contains a part of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)Crank That (Soulja Boy)"Crank That " is the debut single by American rapper Soulja Boy from his debut album souljaboytellem.com. It spent seven weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2007. The song is recognized by its looping steel pan riff. The song was originally produced on the program FL Studio before...
" by Soulja Boy Tell 'EmSoulja Boy Tell 'EmDeAndre Cortez Way , better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, and internet personality....
, and "Freaky GurlFreaky Gurl"Freaky Gurl" is a song by rapper Gucci Mane from his albums Hard to Kill and Trap-A-Thon. The song was produced by Cyber Sapp and sampled elements from a 2002 song called "Lick" by Joi.-Remix:...
" by Gucci ManeGucci ManeRadric Davis , better known by his stage name Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He debuted in 2005 with Trap House and followed with albums such as Hard to Kill in 2006, Trap-A-Thon and Back to the Trap House in 2007. In 2009, his second studio album The State vs. Radric Davis was released...
. - "Turbulence Duplate" (Starstruck Diplo Mix) by Xray samples Santogold's "Starstruck"
- The instrumental of "Icarus" is based around "This Is How We Walk on the Moon" by Arthur Russell
- "Right Brigade" is a cover of Bad BrainsBad BrainsBad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...