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mixing it. "Chief Rocka" became the group's most successful single and has become their signature song. It peaked at #55 on the

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. The chorus was also interpolated in

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Single track listing

A-Side

#"Chief Rocka" (Rumblin' Mix)- 4:07 #"Chief Rocka" (Instrumental)- 4:07 #"Chief Rocka" (Beat-A-Pella)- 4:04

B-Side

#"Chief Rocka" (Jazzy Underground Mix)- 4:04 #"Chief Rocka" (Video Version)- 4:07 #"Chief Rocka" (Mixshow DJ Mix)- 4:04

Charts

1992 songs 1993 singles Lords of the Underground songs Elektra Records singles {{1990s-single-stub