Fuck the Police (J Dilla song)
| "Fuck the Police" | ||||
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| Single by Jay Dee | ||||
| from the album The Diary | ||||
| B-side | "Move" | |||
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| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:34 | |||
| Label | Up Above | |||
| Songwriter(s) | James Yancey | |||
| Producer(s) | Jay Dee | |||
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"Fuck the Police" is a song by rapper and record producer Jay Dee, who would later be known as J Dilla. The song was released as a single on September 18, 2001, under Up Above Records. In the song, Jay Dee chastises corrupt policemen who conduct illegal searches and plant evidence on blacks. "Fuck the Police" subsequently became one of J Dilla's most well-known songs as a solo emcee.
The track is built upon a sample of René Costy & His Orchestra's 1972 track "Scrabble", from which the drum break and violin sample are taken from. The 12" front cover includes pictures of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Amadou Diallo and Rodney King.