"In the Ghetto" is the fourth and final
single
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from
Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver ...
' album ''
The Big Bang'', and features R&B singer
Rick James.
It was produced by
DJ Green Lantern and
Dr. Dre.
Song information
The song samples James' "Ghetto Life" from his ''
Street Songs'' album. At the end of the song Green Lantern threw in a sample of Rick James at the 2004 BET Awards in which he exclaims, "Never mind who you thought I was...
I'm Rick James. Bitch!"
Music video
The video for the song was filmed between July 17–19, 2006, in New York, Baltimore and Los Angeles and was directed by
Chris Robinson of HSI Productions. Pre-production and casting by Robin Frank Management,
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...
,
MC Eiht,
Westurn Union,
Daz Dillinger,
Warren G,
Spliff Star,
Rah Digga,
DJ Green Lantern,
Papoose and Ty James, the daughter of Rick James, made video cameo appearances.
Remixes
The official remix also features
Rick James,
Ludacris, and new verses by
Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver ...
, it was released in Ludacris' mixtape, ''Pre-Release Therapy''.
Charts
References
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2006 singles
Busta Rhymes songs
Rick James songs
Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director)
Songs released posthumously
Songs written by Rick James
Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre
Aftermath Entertainment singles
Interscope Records singles