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African Rhythms Lyrics — J Dilla | Dork

Lyrics
J Dilla
African Rhythms Lyrics

Lyrics

African Rhythms

From Welcome 2 Detroit2001

Written by Plunky Nkabinde

Produced by J Dilla

Lyrics

African Rhythms

[Interlude] These are African rhythms Passed down to us through ancient spirits Feel the spirit A unifying force Come on, move with the spirit Stand up, clap your hands Move with the rhythms, get down Get off

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About this track

"African Rhythms" is a song by J Dilla from the album Welcome 2 Detroit, released in 2001. The song was written by Plunky Nkabinde. It was produced by J Dilla.

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J Dilla— 1,111 credits as songwriter & producer →
Shawn Joseph— 63 credits as mastering engineer →
J Dilla— 1,111 credits as songwriter & producer →
Todd Fairall— 117 credits as mixing engineer →
J Dilla— 1,111 credits as songwriter & producer →
J Dilla— 1,111 credits as songwriter & producer →
Todd Fairall— 117 credits as recording engineer →

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