| "Rockafella" | ||||
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| Single by Redman | ||||
| from the album Dare Iz a Darkside | ||||
| Released | September 29, 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:43 | |||
| Label | Rush | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Redman | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Rockafella" on YouTube | ||||
"Rockafella" is a hip hop song written and performed by American rapper Redman. It was released in 1994 via Rush Associated Labels as the lead single from the artist's second studio album Dare Iz a Darkside. Produced by Redman himself, it contains samples from Leon Haywood's "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" and Parliament's "Flashlight". The official remix version was done by Erick Sermon.
The song is dedicated to the memory of Brooklyn rapper Rockafella.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rockafella" (LP Version) | Redman | 4:43 | |
| 2. | "Rockafella" (LP Instrumental) |
| Redman | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Rockafella" (Remix Version) |
| Erick Sermon | 4:43 |
| 4. | "Rockafella" (Remix Instrumental) |
| Erick Sermon | 4:44 |
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 62 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) | 10 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard) | 3 |
References
- "Redman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- "Redman Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- "Redman Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
External links
- Redman – Rockafella at Discogs (list of releases)
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