"Lookin' at Me" was the third and final single released from

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's debut album, '' Harlem World''. The song was produced by

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and featured

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. The single was yet another success for Mase, becoming his third consecutive top 10 hit, peaking at #8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was certified gold on August 17, 1998. The song was paired with "

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", which featured Black Rob,

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and

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. Along with

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's " Superthug", the song was one of the first high-profile productions by

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production team

, who would later go on to become one of the most successful production teams in music history. Promotional music videos were released for both "Lookin' at Me" and "24 Hrs. to Live." Kanye West's 2012 song "Cold" uses some of the lyrics from "Lookin' at Me"

Single track listing

A-side

#"Lookin' at Me" – 4:21 #"

" – 4:25 (featuring Black Rob,

and

) #"Wanna Hurt Mase?" – 4:25

B-side

#"Lookin' at Me" (Instrumental) – 5:04 #"

" (Instrumental) – 4:36

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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