"The Champ" is a song by

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, a group of

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s assembled by

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. It was originally released in 1968 but failed to chart. However, a re-release made #58 on the

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in 1987 after being sampled many times. The song is based on "

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", a 1967

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record that was covered extensively after its release. The song chants the word "Tramp" rather than "Champ".

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The song is perhaps better known for its usage as a

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in over 700+ songs; it has been widely sampled and emulated in hip hop music including:

1980s

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- "The Man Marley Marl" *

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1990s

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2000s

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- "Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)"

2010s

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- "Turn Me Up" *

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- "Mission" *

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- "I'm Coming Home (Purple Disco Machine Remix)" *

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2020s

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