The Champ (The Mohawks song)


"The Champ" is a song by The Mohawks, a group of session musicians assembled by Alan Hawkshaw. It was originally released in 1968 but failed the chart. However, a re-release made #58 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987 after being sampled many times. The song is based on "Tramp", a 1967 Lowell Fulson record that was covered extensively after its release. The song really chants the word "Tramp" rather than "Champ".

Sampled

The song is perhaps better known for its usage as a sample in over 657 songs; it has been widely sampled and emulated in hip hop music including:

1980s