Can You Rock It Like This Explained

Can You Rock It Like This
Type:single
Artist:Run–D.M.C.
Album:King of Rock
B-Side:Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)
Released:November 6, 1985
Recorded:1984
Genre:Hip hop, rap rock
Length:4:28
Label:Profile
Producer:Larry Smith, Russell Simmons
Prev Title:You Talk Too Much
Prev Year:1985
Next Title:My Adidas
Next Year:1986

"Can You Rock It Like This" is a 1985 single by Run–D.M.C. It is the third single from their album, King of Rock. The lyrics were written by LL Cool J. The song was sampled for the song "Can You Move It Like This" by Baha Men without credit. Like many songs on the album, the guitar parts are by Eddie Martinez.

Cover versions

In 1996, the song was covered by Insight 23 for the electro-industrial various artists compilation Operation Beatbox.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Can You Rock It Like This" – 3:58
  2. "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32
  1. "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:28
  2. "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32

Notes and References

  1. Chris . Christian . Various Artists: Operation Beatbox . Sonic Boom . August 1996 . 4 . 7 . November 17, 2016.