| "Intro" | |
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| Song | |
| from the album Rock Phenomenon | |
| Recorded: | 2005 |
| Released: | 2005 |
| Format: | Digital, CD |
| Length: | 1:11 |
| Producer: | DJ Vlad, Roc Raida, Henley (Pro) Halem (exec.) |
| Rock Phenomenon tracklist | |
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Background
After two installments on his Rap Phenomenon mixtape series, DJ Vlad teamed up with Roc Raida (X-Ecutioners) in an attempt to show people just how well rap and rock actually blend together. To further drive the point home, they chose Mike Shinoda to host the mixtape. DJ Vlad told AllHipHop.com: "I did [Rock Phenomenon] for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted to come out with another official 'Phenomenon' mixtape, but I wanted to switch it up this time. I wanted to keep the same quality and work from the first couple of mixtapes, but totally change the genre of music. Actually, that's the main reason. Early hip-hop was very Rock influenced. Take a look at Rick Rubin. He produced all the early LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and some others like Run-DMC and it still works. All the Lil' Jon stuff, the M.O.P. stuff - all that really works with Rock. I heard Lil' Jon is actually working on a rock album with Rick Rubin right now. 2Pac Rap Phenomenon II is the biggest moving mixtape of all time, so there was a lot of pressure to live up to the 'Phenomenon' name. Every song on this mixtape is produced to death."[1]
The "Intro" track features an introduction by Mike Shinoda followed by various samples of songs heard throughout the mixtape.
Versions
Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.
| Title | Album | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro | Rock Phenomenon | 1:11 | March 27, 2006 |
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Personnel
- DJ Mix – DJ Vlad, Roc Raida
- Hosted by Mike Shinoda
- Executive Produced by DJ Vlad and Henley (Pro) Halem
- All songs mixed down by Cochise
- Artwork & layout: Skam2? (O.W.D.)
- Colors: Joel Benjamin
Lyrics
Ya’ll ready for this?
One, here comes the Rock Phenomenon
Aw, fuckit!
Get back!
What up, this is Mike from Linkin Park
I’m here with Roc Raida and Vlad the Butcher
This is Rock Phenomenon
Heads Up!
Hea-hea- heads up
Hea-hea- heads up
Hea-hea- heads up
Get back, muhfucker
You don't know me like that!
This is Rock Phenomenon
You know what I’m saying?
The clash between both worlds
Rock and hip-hop
You- like-?
Press fast forward!
Ooh, wah-ah-ah-ah!
Ooh, wah
o-wa-o-wa-wa-wa
o-wa-wa-o-wa
o-wa-wah-wah-wah-wa
Create rap music
'Cause I never dug disco!
O-wa-wa-wa-wa-o-
O-wa-wa-wa-o-wa-wa
Ooh, Wah ah ah ah!
Mmmmhmmm Mmmmmm
Hit me
Whoo!
Rock Phenomenon
Rock Phenomenon
Whoo!
Relax and take notes!
This is Rock Phenomenon
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