"Jigga That Nigga" is a song by the American rapper

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 ...

. It was the third

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from his sixth

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''. It has additional vocals from Stephanie Miller and Michelle Mills but they are not credited as featuring. In the US, the song peaked at #66 on the Hot 100. In recent years, his nickname "jigga" has become synonymous with being "fresh, fly" and "stylish."

Credits and personnel

The credits for "Jigga That Nigga" are adapted from the liner notes of ''The Blueprint''. ;Studio locations * Mastered at Masterdisk,

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. * Mixed and recorded at Baseline Studios, New York City, New York. ;Personnel *

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– recording * Shane Woodley – recording assistant * Jason Goldstein – mixing * Stephanie Miller – additional vocals * Michelle Mills – additional vocals * Tony Dawsey – mastering

Charts

Release history

References

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