La Di Da Di
| "La Di Da Di" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D | |
| A-side | "The Show" |
| Released | August 13, 1985 |
| Recorded | 1984 |
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| Length | 4:31 4:58 (original version) |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Dennis Bell & Ollie Cotton for City Slicker Productions |
"La Di Da Di" is a song performed by Doug E. Fresh, who provides the beatboxed instrumental, and MC Ricky D (later known as Slick Rick), who performs the vocals. It was originally released in 1985 as the B-side to "The Show". The song has since gained a reputation as an early hip hop classic, and it is one of the most sampled songs in history. It was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in April 2024.