Fakin' the Funk
| "Fakin' the Funk" | ||||
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| Single by Main Source | ||||
| from the album White Men Can't Rap | ||||
| Released | May 19, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Wild Pitch/EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | William Mitchell, Kevin McKenzie, Shawn McKenzie | |||
| Producer(s) | Main Source | |||
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"Fakin' the Funk" is a single by hip hop group Main Source, released on May 19, 1992,[1] from the soundtrack White Men Can't Rap. It features an uncredited guest appearance by rapper Neek the Exotic and contains a sample of "Magic Shoes" by The Main Ingredient.[2] The song's lyrics were directed at hip hop acts who were perceived to be selling out.[2] It peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart.[3] In the film White Men Can't Jump, a censored version of the song was played.
Track listing
[edit]CD single
[edit]- "Fakin' the Funk" (Remix)
- "Fakin' the Funk" (Instrumental)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
References
[edit]- ^ Main Source – Fakin' the Funk (12" Single) AllMusic. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
- ^ a b Large Professor Speaks On The Targets Of "Fakin' The Funk" & Why He Attacked The Wack Ambrosia for Heads. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
- ^ Fakin' The Funk Billboard. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
- ^ "Main Source Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2019.