This Be the Def Beat
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"This Be the Def Beat" is a 1987 hip hop track by rapper Dana Dane, known for its storytelling style and classic golden-age rap sound.
All labels observed (1)
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| This Be the Def Beat canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T23191732 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: This Be the Def Beat Context triple: [Dana Dane, notableWork, This Be the Def Beat]
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A.
The Beat
The Beat, also known as The English Beat in North America, is a British ska and new wave band formed in the late 1970s and known for politically charged lyrics and danceable rhythms.
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B.
Nothing but the Beat
Nothing but the Beat is a 2011 electronic dance music album by French DJ and producer David Guetta that features numerous collaborations with prominent pop and hip-hop artists.
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C.
Bring That Beat Back
"Bring That Beat Back" is a track by the hip hop group Public Enemy from their 2005 album *New Whirl Odor*, showcasing the group's politically charged lyrics and hard-hitting production.
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D.
Forbidden Beat
"Forbidden Beat" is a track by the band Suffer, likely featuring their characteristic aggressive hardcore/punk sound.
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E.
Body and the Beat
Body and the Beat is a 1984 studio album by New Zealand rock band Dragon, noted for its polished production and successful singles that marked a commercial resurgence for the group.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: This Be the Def Beat Target entity description: "This Be the Def Beat" is a 1987 hip hop track by rapper Dana Dane, known for its storytelling style and classic golden-age rap sound.
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A.
The Beat
The Beat, also known as The English Beat in North America, is a British ska and new wave band formed in the late 1970s and known for politically charged lyrics and danceable rhythms.
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B.
Nothing but the Beat
Nothing but the Beat is a 2011 electronic dance music album by French DJ and producer David Guetta that features numerous collaborations with prominent pop and hip-hop artists.
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C.
Bring That Beat Back
"Bring That Beat Back" is a track by the hip hop group Public Enemy from their 2005 album *New Whirl Odor*, showcasing the group's politically charged lyrics and hard-hitting production.
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D.
Forbidden Beat
"Forbidden Beat" is a track by the band Suffer, likely featuring their characteristic aggressive hardcore/punk sound.
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E.
Body and the Beat
Body and the Beat is a 1984 studio album by New Zealand rock band Dragon, noted for its polished production and successful singles that marked a commercial resurgence for the group.
- F. None of above. chosen
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.