"Can You Rock It Like This" is a 1985 single by Run–D.M.C. It is the third single from their album, King of Rock. The lyrics were written by LL Cool J. The song was sampled for the song "Can You Move It Like This" by Baha Men without credit. Like many songs on the album, the guitar parts are by Eddie Martinez.
| "Can You Rock It Like This" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Run–D.M.C. | ||||
| from the album King of Rock | ||||
| B-side | "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" | |||
| Released | November 6, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, rap rock | |||
| Length | 4:28 | |||
| Label | Profile | |||
| Songwriter(s) | J.T. Smith, Larry Smith, Rick Rubin | |||
| Producer(s) | Larry Smith, Russell Simmons | |||
| Run–D.M.C. singles chronology | ||||
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Cover versions edit
In 1996, the song was covered by Insight 23 for the electro-industrial various artists compilation Operation Beatbox.[1]
Track listing edit
- 7" – Profile (US)
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 3:58
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32
- 12" – Profile (US)
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:28
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32
Charts edit
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 19 |
References edit
- ^ Christian, Chris (August 1996). "Various Artists: Operation Beatbox". Sonic Boom. 4 (7). Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Run-DMC Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
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