Follows a young artist ( Q-Tip ) who struggles to maintain his talent while navigating a biased justice system and multiple group homes.
From the album Selma: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .
Watch these performances and deep dives into the various 'Prison Song' versions and their impact: Prison Song
A protest song criticizing the U.S. prison-industrial complex and the "War on Drugs". Technical Detail: Played in Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D). Graham Nash (1973) Album: Wild Tales . Collaborators: Features backing vocals by David Crosby .
Hip-hop legend Q-Tip and the film debut of Mary J. Blige . Follows a young artist ( Q-Tip ) who
A spiritual and political reflection on freedom, justice, and the Ku Klux Klan. System of a Down (2001) Album: Toxicity . Genre: Nu-metal / Alternative metal.
A folk-rock track often performed live by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young . 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film) Technical Detail: Played in Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D)
The "Prison Song" most famously sampled in modern music is by (from the 1976 musical Selma ). Its iconic flute and vocal melody provided the foundation for Future's multi-platinum hit "Mask Off" . 🎵 Iconic Versions of "Prison Song" Carlton Williams (1976)