Renegades Of Funk

About this song

Rage Against the Machine released their version of the song in 2001, which features a percussion interpolation of "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo Band. The single was included on their cover album, Renegades. The Steven Murashinge directed video features a montage of hip-hop musicians and Civil Rights movement events, intertwined with footage of Los Angeles street artist Joey Krebs spray-painting his silhouettes.

What it's about

The original 1983 Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force single draws a connection between revolutionaries and street artists through politically charged lyrics. Its empowering themes stress that everyday people can become great leaders.

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Fun facts

• It's actually a cover of “R”.
• Samples “Scorpio by Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band” and “Renegades of Funk by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force”.
• Covered 2 times, including “Renegades of Funk by Weezer”.
• Written by John Robie, MC G.L.O.B.E., Arthur Baker and Afrika Bambaataa.
• Produced by Rage Against the Machine and Rick Rubin.