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Fakin' the Funk

Fakin' the Funk

1992 single by Main Source

"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.

Quick Facts Single by Main Source, from the album White Men Can't Rap ...

Track listing

CD single

  1. "Fakin' the Funk" (Remix)
  2. "Fakin' the Funk" (Instrumental)

Charts

More information Chart (1992), Peak position ...

References

  1. [1]
    Main Source – Fakin' the Funk (12" Single) AllMusic. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
  2. [2]
    Large Professor Speaks On The Targets Of "Fakin' The Funk" & Why He Attacked The Wack Ambrosia for Heads. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
  3. [3]
    Fakin' The Funk Billboard. Accessed on August 8, 2019.
  4. [4]
    "Main Source Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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