"Blow Your Mind" | ||||
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Single by Redman | ||||
from the album Whut? Thee Album | ||||
Released | August 27, 1992 | |||
Format | 12-inch, CD | |||
Genre | East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop | |||
Length | 3:56 | |||
Label | Def Jam | |||
Writer(s) | Reggie Noble | |||
Producer(s) | Erick Sermon, Reggie Noble | |||
Redman singles chronology | ||||
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"Blow Your Mind" is the first single released in Redman's rap career and is found on his acclaimed debut, Whut? Thee Album. It is produced by longtime Redman collaborator Erick Sermon and is co-produced by Redman himself. Its beat contains many samples including "The Payback (Intro)" by James Brown, "The Big Bang Theory" and "Theme From The Black Hole" by Parliament and "Dance Floor", "I Can Make You Dance" and "Computer Love" by Zapp. Its percussion also samples "Outstanding" by Gap Band and "Sing A Simple Song" by Sly & The Family Stone.
It is featured on two major Def Jam compilations: Def Jam's Greatest Hits: Hardcore and Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary.