It's My Beat


"It's My Beat" is the debut single by American rapper Sweet Tee and DJ Jazzy Joyce, released in 1986 via Profile Records. In 1988, it was included in Sweet Tee's debut album It's Tee Time. Produced by Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor, who also has writing credits for the song alongside Sweet Tee, the single was later released in the UK through Champion Records.
In February 1987, "It's My Beat" had an entry at 98 on the UK Singles Chart. In the end of year-roundups, the song placed at 19 in The Face list of best singles of 1987.
In 1999, Ego Trips editors ranked "It's My Beat" at 20 in their list of Hip Hop's 40 Greatest Singles by Year 1986 in Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists.

Single track listing

7" Vinyl

A-Side

  1. "It's My Beat"

B-Side

  1. "It's My Beat"

12" Vinyl

A-Side

  1. "It's My Beat"

B-Side

  1. "It's My Beat"
  2. "It's My Beat"

Personnel

Credits are taken from the liner notes and the official page of the ASCAP.