"Bam" is a song by American
hip hop artist
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
from his thirteenth studio album, ''
4:44'' (2017). The song samples
Sister Nancy's "
Bam Bam". It charted in the United States and United Kingdom in 2017.
Background
The song includes a sample of "
Bam Bam" by Jamaican musician
Sister Nancy, which fellow rapper
Kanye West had previously sampled on his single "
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". In response to Jay-Z sampling her work, Sister Nancy said: "It's a blessing."
Charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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2017 singles
2017 songs
Damian Marley songs
Jay-Z songs
Song recordings produced by No I.D.
Songs written by Jay-Z
Songs written by No I.D.
Songs written by Damian Marley