Sound of da Police

About Sound of da Police

“Sound of da Police“ is a song by American rapper KRS-One. Recorded at D&D Studios in New York City with production handled by Showbiz, it was released in December 1993 as the second and final single from KRS-One's debut solo studio album Return of the Boom Bap. It peaked at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song criticizes police brutality and systemic racism. It begins with KRS-One whooping twice to evoke a police siren (the "sound of the police"); this recurs several times throughout the song. .

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About this song

Credited to

KRS-One, KRS-One

Album

Return of the Boom Bap · Track 7 of 14

Released

September 3, 1993

Duration

4:18

Playlists

In 1 public playlist: Classic American rap

On Last.fm

325,119 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Return of the Boom Bap