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Buddy

3 Feet High and Rising1989English

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About the song

Album: 3 Feet High and Rising
Released: March 14, 1989
Language: English
Duration: 4:55
Recorded at: Calliope Studios (New York City)

Credits

Written by: Posdnuos
Trugoy the Dove
Q-Tip
Afrika Baby Bam
Mike Gee
Maseo
Prince Paul
Eddie Harris
Lionel Richie
Odetta
Ray Anthony Smith
Sara Harris
Thomas McClary
Tyrone Armstrong
Yvonne Harris
Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, Q-Tip, Afrika Baby Bam, Mike Gee, Maseo, Prince Paul, Eddie Harris, Lionel Richie, Odetta, Ray Anthony Smith, Sara Harris, Thomas McClary, Tyrone Armstrong, Yvonne Harris
Produced by: De La Soul
Prince Paul
De La Soul, Prince Paul
Mixed by: Maseo
Maseo
Arranged by: Posdnuos
Posdnuos
Label: Tommy Boy Records
Tommy Boy Records

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