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The song's backbone is its iconic, slinking bassline—a sample from 1972 hit "Walk on the Wild Side" . Interestingly, because the group didn't clear the sample initially, Reed reportedly took 100% of the publishing royalties , meaning the group never earned money directly from the track's sales.

His playful energy shines through, including a notable shout-out to David Dinkins, New York’s first Black mayor. Cultural Impact A Tribe Called Quest Can I Kick It

and the late Phife Dawg exchange verses with an effortless, "buttery" flow. The song's backbone is its iconic, slinking bassline—a

Beyond Lou Reed, it features Lonnie Smith’s "Spinning Wheel" and Sly & the Family Stone’s "Fun". The song's backbone is its iconic

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