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Security of the First World Lyrics

Lyrics

Security of the First World

From It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back1988

Written by Chuck D, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee

Produced by Chuck D, The Bomb Squad

Lyrics

Security of the First World

Instrumental

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About this track

"Security of the First World" is a song by Public Enemy from the album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, released in 1988. The song was written by Chuck D, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee. It was produced by Chuck D, The Bomb Squad.

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Contributors

Smooth Ice— 1 credits as credited →
The Soul Searchers— 46 credits as credited →
Chuck D— 305 credits as songwriter & producer →
The Bomb Squad— 129 credits as songwriter & producer →
Chuck D— 305 credits as songwriter & producer →
Eric Sadler— 121 credits as songwriter & producer →
Hank Shocklee— 126 credits as songwriter & producer →

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