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SONGS-WE-LOVE: De La Soul’s “Buddy” (Native Tongue Decision Mix) (1989)

August 4, 2023 Albumism Staff
De La Soul Buddy (Native Tongue Decision)
  • ARTIST: De La Soul featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, Monie Love & Jungle Brothers

  • TITLE: “Buddy” (Native Tongue Decision)

  • ALBUM: 3 Feet High and Rising (1989) (Original Version)

  • RELEASED: 1989

  • LABEL: Tommy Boy

  • WRITTEN BY: De La Soul & Prince Paul

  • PRODUCED BY: De La Soul & Prince Paul

  • OUR FAVORITE LYRICS: “De La Soul, on a roll / Black medallions, no gold / Hangin' out wit Pos, hangin' out wit Mase / Buddy buddy buddy all in my face”

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