"
La Di Da Di" is a hit
rap song performed by
Doug E. Fresh the
beatboxer, and MC Ricky D (later known as
Slick Rick) as the
rapper. It was originally released in
1985 as the
B-side to "
The Show". The song has since gained a reputation as an early
hip hop classic, and has been sampled or referenced in numerous other hip hop songs since its release (see below).