the 5 most sampled Bob Marley songs, along with some information about how they have influenced hip hop culture:
1. "Get Up, Stand Up"
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- Artists who sampled it: Public Enemy, KRS-One, The Fugees, The Beastie Boys, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Damian Marley, etc.
- Influence: The song's message of unity and resistance has been particularly resonant in hip hop, a genre that has often been used to speak out against social injustice. The song's call to "get up, stand up" has been used by hip hop artists to inspire listeners to take action against oppression.
- Notable information: The song was originally released in 1973 on Marley's album Natty Dread. It has been covered by many artists, including The Specials, The Clash, and The Police.
2. "War"
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- Artists who sampled it: Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., etc.
- Influence: This song, which samples a speech by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, is another powerful anthem of resistance. It has been used by hip hop artists to challenge the status quo and to speak out against racism, poverty, and war.
- Notable information: The song was originally released in 1976 on Marley's album Rastaman Vibration. The speech that is sampled in the song was delivered by Selassie at the United Nations in 1963.
3. "No Woman, No Cry"
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- Artists who sampled it: Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Damian Marley, Shaggy, Puff Daddy, etc.