The "Prison Song" most famously sampled in modern music is by (from the 1976 musical Selma ). Its iconic flute and vocal melody provided the foundation for Future's multi-platinum hit "Mask Off" . 🎵 Iconic Versions of "Prison Song" Carlton Williams (1976)
A folk-rock track often performed live by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young . 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film) Prison Song
Hip-hop legend Q-Tip and the film debut of Mary J. Blige . The "Prison Song" most famously sampled in modern
Sampled by Metro Boomin for Future's "Mask Off" and by the hip-hop duo Felt (Slug and Murs). 🎬 Prison Song (2001 Film) Hip-hop legend Q-Tip
From the album Selma: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .
A protest song criticizing the U.S. prison-industrial complex and the "War on Drugs". Technical Detail: Played in Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D). Graham Nash (1973) Album: Wild Tales . Collaborators: Features backing vocals by David Crosby .
Watch these performances and deep dives into the various 'Prison Song' versions and their impact: