"Ain't No Half-Steppin'" is a 1988

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song written and performed by American rapper

Big Daddy Kane Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American Rapping, rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influe ...

. Released as a single from Kane's debut album '' Long Live the Kane'', it peaked at No. 53 on the ''

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chart. The song samples "Ain't No Half Steppin'" by

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, "UFO" by ESG, and "Blind Alley" by

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. In 2012, ''

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'' ranked "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" No. 25 on its list of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time.

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