Keni Burke - Risin' to the Top Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Risin' to the Top'?

   'Risin' to the Top' was written by Allan Felder, Kenneth Burke, and Norma Jean Wright.

2. What year did Keni Burke release 'Risin' to the Top'?

   'Risin' to the Top' was released in 1982 as a part of Keni Burke's third album 'Changes'.

3. Which hip-hop artists have sampled 'Risin' to the Top'?

   'Risin' to the Top' has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J featuring Amerie, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Mary J. Blige, O. C., and Sean Price.

4. What is special about the bass line in 'Risin' to the Top'?

   The bass line in 'Risin' to the Top' is often mistakenly thought to be from the 1983 song 'All Night Long' by the Mary Jane Girls.

5. Has 'Risin' to the Top' been featured in any video game soundtracks?

   Yes, 'Risin' to the Top' appeared in the soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, on the fictional radio station Vice City for Lovers.

6. Which band did Keni Burke first achieve fame with?

   Keni Burke first achieved fame with the band the Five Stairsteps in the 1970s.