Tongue-twisting, "jazzy funky" verses delivered by rapper Rahsaan Kelly . The Visuals: Official & Alternate Videos
The primary music video, directed by , was a staple of MTV's "Buzz Bin" and VH1, the latter of which rarely programmed rap at the time. US3 - Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) [Official Video]
The track is built primarily on a sample of 1964 classic "Cantaloupe Island" . In a rare move at the time, Blue Note Records—which had initially considered legal action for copyright infringement—instead gave producers Geoff Wilkinson and Mel Simpson free rein to sample their entire catalog. This partnership transformed Hand on the Torch into the first platinum-selling album in the label's history. Key sonic elements include: US3 - Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) [Official Video]