I Am the Greatest (Cassius Clay album)
1963 studio album by Cassius Clay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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I Am the Greatest is a comedy album by boxer Cassius Clay, released in August 1963 – six months before he won the world heavyweight championship, publicly announced his conversion to Islam, and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. It was released by CBS Columbia. The album helped establish Ali's reputation as an eloquently poetic "trash talker". The album has also been identified as an early example of rap music and a precursor to hip hop music.[1][2]
Quick Facts Studio album by Cassius Clay, Released ...
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Released | August 1963 | |||
Recorded | 1963 | |||
Venue | CBS 30th Street Studio | |||
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Length | 45:11 | |||
Label | Columbia Records | |||
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