Sample information: Rumpty Rump and Oregano Flow
Sample Permission Request for using Ray Charles’ “Willow Weep For Me” in the interlude skit “Rumpty Rump,” written by Shock G (Gregory Jacobs). Sample Permission Request for using Loose Ends “Hangin’ On A String” in the song “Oregano,” written by Shock G (Gregory Jacobs). Oregano Flow a single is off Digital Underground’s Future Rhythm album by which was released in 1996.
“Rumpty Rump” is a one-minute interlude on Digital Underground’s 3rd studio album Future Rhythm, released in 1996. The interlude is a man explaining to Shock G/Humpty Hump that there should be a woman member of Digital Underground named Rumpty Rump. The man is speaking over the jazz song--
When using short sections or “samples” of other artists’ music in other compositions, there must be written permission to avoid allegations of copyright infringement, if the intent is to release the music commercially and profit from the sales. Sampling is commonly accomplished with a piece of hardware called a sampler, or by specialized computer software. The process of obtaining permission from the owners of the sampled music is referred to as a sample clearance. Failure to obtain the proper permission could lead to consequences, including lawsuits for monetary damages or the inability to distribute the music to the public. The sample clearance process can be straightforward, depending on the music and artists involved.
Digital Underground is a ’90s Hip-Hop group from Oakland, California. Digital Underground’s Hip-Hop sound was unique compared to other artists and groups as their signature sound incorporated P-Funk from Funk bands of the 1970s, which helped shape their Oakland-based Hip-Hop sound. Digital Underground was known for their fun, nutty lyrics and eccentric style. Their founder was Shock-G (Gregory Jacobs, 1963-2021) who created the group in 1987 with Chopmaster (Jimi C. Dright, Jr, b. unknown) and Kenny K (Kenneth Waters, b. unknown d. 1994). Money-B (Ronald Brooks, b. 1969), DJ Fuse (David Elliot, b. 1970), Pee-Wee (Ramon Gooden, b. 1970), and Bigg Money Odis (Odis Brackens III, b.1969) were also members, along with a rotating list of others throughout the group’s discography, notably 2Pac (Tupac Amaru Shakur, 1971 - 1996).
What made Digital Underground popular was Shock-G’s alter ego—Humpty Hump—who was a nasally-voiced, overly-energetic ladies' man who wears a Groucho Marx nose. Monica Lynch of Tommy Boy Records suggested that Humpty Hump should have his own song, thus “The Humpty Dance” became a hit single under the Tommy Boy label. “The Humpty Dance” debuted at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song was eventually certified platinum and became a nostalgic ’90s hit. Digital Underground is also notable for launching the career of Tupac Shakur, who was featured on “Same Song.” Over the course of their career, Digital Underground featured numerous members, but throughout it all, Shock-G remained at the core of their evolving funk sound and style.
