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featuring

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member

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. It was released in 1997 through

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as the

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from Tha Liks' third studio album ''

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''. Recording sessions took place at Soundcastle in

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and at Marley's House Of Hits in New York.

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was handled by

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with co-production from

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. The single peaked at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, at number 37 on the

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, and at number 6 on the

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, making it the group's most successful single. In 1999, the song appeared on Wu-Tang compilation album ''

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''.

Track listing

Personnel

* James Robinson – main artist, songwriter * Rico Smith – main artist, songwriter * Eric Brooks – main artist, songwriter, producer, mixing * Russell Jones – featured artist, songwriter * Marlon Williams – co-producer, songwriter * Jean-Marie Horvat – engineering, mixing * Mark Chalecki – mastering * Ola Kudu – art direction * Ron Croudy – design

Charts

References

External links

* {{authority control 1997 songs 1997 singles Loud Records singles Ol' Dirty Bastard songs Songs written by Ol' Dirty Bastard Songs written by Marley Marl