"How U Get a Record Deal?" is the lead single released from

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

's fifth studio album, '' Looks Like a Job For...''. The song is notable for being one of the first singles to be produced by the popular production duo, the Trackmasters. Though the song did not reach the crossover success that its follow-up, "Very Special", achieved, it became his sixth top ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Singles chart, peaking at number seven.

Single track listing

A-Side

#"How U Get a Record Deal?" (Album Version) – 3:56 #"How U Get a Record Deal?" (Clean Radio Edit) – 3:56 #"How U Get a Record Deal?" (A cappella) – 3:19

B-Side

#"Here Comes Kane, Scoob and Scrap" (Album Version) – 4:24 #"Here Comes Kane, Scoob and Scrap" (Instrumental) – 4:23 #"How U Get a Record Deal?" (Instrumental) – 3:56

Chart history

{{authority control 1993 songs 1993 singles Big Daddy Kane songs Song recordings produced by Trackmasters Warner Records singles Songs written by Big Daddy Kane Cold Chillin' Records singles