Prison Song Access

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)

From the album Selma: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .

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 . Prison Song

A folk-rock track often performed live by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young . 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film)

Watch these performances and deep dives into the various 'Prison Song' versions and their impact: The "Prison Song" most famously sampled in modern

Hip-hop legend Q-Tip and the film debut of Mary J. Blige .

Sampled by Metro Boomin for Future's "Mask Off" and by the hip-hop duo Felt (Slug and Murs). Martin Luther King, Jr

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.