London-born singer Labi Siffre has spent his career breaking down boundaries. The openly gay singer has built a small cult following with works that deal squarely with homophobia and racism. In addition to his nine albums, the multi-talented Siffre has written three books of poetry and has also written for the stage.
Musically, Siffre is known for his soulful, high-pitched voice and thought-provoking lyrics. His single “I Got The” from his 1975 album Remember My Song received a modicum of fame decades after its release when its funky piano hook was sampled in Eminem’s 1999 debut smash single “My Name Is.” In 1988, Siffre had a hit with his anti-apartheid anthem “(Something Inside) So Strong,” a song that embodies his vocal talents and his social conscience. )
- “I Got The” (Bridge)
- Beatnuts: “Beatnuts Forever”
- Def Squad ft Jamal: “Countdown”
- Eminem: “My Name Is”
- Foxxy Brown: “Hot Spot”
- Frankenstein: “Quiet Storm”
- Insane Clown Posse ft Twiztid: “Slim Anus”
- Jay-Z: “Street is Watching”
- Tiger Ranks: “Party wit’ Me”
- Wu-Tang Clan: “Can it All Be So Simple”
- “Too late”
- Mark Ronson: “I Suck”
you missed kanye sampling labi in “I Wonder”.