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's second album ''

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'', featuring

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. Produced by Q-Tip, the song contains a sample of "That's All Right With Me" by

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.The Making of Mobb Deep's "The Infamous"
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Background

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detailed the process that went into making the song:

Music video

Much like their later hit "

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", parts of the music video are in black and white. Most of the video takes place in a nightclub.

Track listing

Side A #"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" (Radio Edit) Side B #"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" (Album Version) #"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" (Album Version Instrumental)

References

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