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Hey Young World

Best Of1989English

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About the song

Album: Best Of
Released: June 15, 1989
Language: English
Duration: 4:35
Recorded at: Chung King Studios & Greene St. Recording (New York City)

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Written by: Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Produced by: Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Label: Def Jam Recordings
Columbia Records
Def Jam Recordings, Columbia Records

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Samples, covers and versions

Samples

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