"Rappaz R. N. Dainja" is the first track and a single from KRS-One

KRS-One

Lawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...

's 1995 self-titled album. It contains production from DJ Premier

DJ Premier

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 that samples

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 "Come On, Come Over" by Jaco Pastorius

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, "Toys" by Herbie Hancock

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 and "Telephone Girl" by Assagai

Assagai

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. It contains an intro in which various hip hop

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 artists such as MC Shan

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, Grand Wizard Theodore

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 and Kool DJ Herc say positive things about KRS-One. KRS-One then starts rhyming three verses of braggadocios lyrics, each ended with a vocal sample from "Time's Up" by O.C.

O.C. (rapper)

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. A music video directed by Brian "Black" Luvar was made for it, but it still did not reach any Billboard charts.

Lyrics from "Rappaz R. N. Dainja" were sampled in "Skills" by Gang Starr

Gang Starr

Gang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...

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A-Side

1. Rappaz R. N. Dainja (LP Version) (5:58)
2. Rappaz R. N. Dainja (Kenny Parker Mix) (4:04)

B-Side

1. Ah - Yeah (Mellow Vibe Mix) (4:35)
2. Sound of Da Police (LP Version) (4:18)