Grandmaster Melle Mel - White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It)
Grandmaster Melle Mel - White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It) (1983)
Directed by: Spike Lee
White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It)’ is a 1983 hip-hop track by Grandmaster Melle Mel, released on Sugar Hill Records. The song delivers a powerful message against cocaine use and the dangers of addiction. It features a distinctive bassline sampled from ‘Cavern’ by Liquid Liquid. The music video, directed by Spike Lee, includes stark imagery and performances by Melle Mel, emphasizing the song’s cautionary themes. It remains a seminal track in the history of hip-hop, widely recognized for its impact and social commentary.
