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| Single by Melle Mel | |
| B-side | "Melle Mel's Groove" |
| Released | October 29, 1983[1] |
| Genre | Old-school hip hop[2] |
| Length | 7:38 |
| Label | Sugar Hill |
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"White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Melle Mel, released as a 12" in 1983 on Sugar Hill Records. The song, which warns against the dangers of cocaine, addiction, and drug smuggling, is one of Melle Mel's signature tracks. It was written by him with Sylvia Robinson. The bassline is taken from a performance of the Sugar Hill house band (featuring bassist Doug Wimbish) covering "Cavern", a single by the New York City band Liquid Liquid.[3]
- ^ Sullivan, Steve (2017). Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings. Vol. 3 & 4. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-5449-7.
- ^ Gray, Chris (June 12, 2012). "Join Us for Cocktails & Covers at House of Blues Fridays This Summer". Houston Press. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Gale, Ezra (March 23, 2011). "Liquid Liquid Haven't Lost Their Edge". The Village Voice. Retrieved May 5, 2016.