Watch these performances and deep dives into the various 'Prison Song' versions and their impact:
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)
A folk-rock track often performed live by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young . 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film) Prison Song
Sampled by Metro Boomin for Future's "Mask Off" and by the hip-hop duo Felt (Slug and Murs).
Follows a young artist ( Q-Tip ) who struggles to maintain his talent while navigating a biased justice system and multiple group homes. Watch these performances and deep dives into the
" Prison Song " is also a feature film directed by Darnell Martin.
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. 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film) Sampled by Metro
From the album Selma: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .