Brand Nubian (song)

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"Brand Nubian"
Single by Brand Nubian
from the album One for All
ReleasedMay 22, 1989
FormatCD, 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl
Genre Rap
Length3:40
Songwriter(s) M. Dixon, D. Murphy, L. Dechalus

"Brand Nubian" is an eponymous song by the band Brand Nubian. The song was recorded in 1989 and was released as the band's debut single. The song samples the songs "Rigor Mortis" by Cameo (mainline beat) and "Flashlight" by Parliament.

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