''The Epic'' is an
EP by Canadian
hip hop duo
Citizen Kane
''Citizen Kane'' is a 1941 American drama film produced by, directed by, and starring Orson Welles. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Herman J. Mankiewicz. The picture was Welles' first feature film. ''Citizen Kane'' is frequently cited ...
, released in 1997, by independent label Treehouse Records. It was nominated for
Best Rap Recording at the
1999 Juno Awards.
["Dion leads Juno nominees; Ladies and Twain also up for awards". '']The Globe and Mail
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'', January 28, 1999.
Track listing
Samples
*"Raisin' Kane" contains a sample of "Nights Are Forever Without You" by
Bob James
*"The Gambler" contains a sample of "I Love Music" by
Ahmad Jamal
Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones, July 2, 1930) is an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator. For six decades, he has been one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz.
Biography Early life
Jamal was born Fr ...
*"Lost Angels" contains a sample of "
Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
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" by
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Epic, The
1997 debut EPs
Albums produced by K-Cut (producer)
Citizen Kane (band) albums
Hip hop EPs