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's third album '' The Last Kiss'' (2009). The track features verses from fellow American rappers Jadakiss and

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was featured in the original version), and features backing vocals by guest vocalist Debby Coda. The song was released digitally on April 4, 2009.

Background

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made a freestyle to this song on the Tim Westwood show. Brit Award-winning UK artist Smurfie Syco also known as Teriy Keys, signed to

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along with the backing vocalist Debby Coda. "Respect My Conglomerate (Part 2)" was released by Busta Rhymes featuring

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, on November 18, 2015.

Music video

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was leaked by film director Chris Robinson, on hi
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", for Busta Rhymes in the past. The video features

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. The video was premiered on ''

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'' on April 30, 2009. The video was listed as #97 on

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's ''Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009'' countdown.

Track listing

;U.S. Promo CD single (Released: January 2009) # "Respect My Conglomerate" (Dirty) (feat. Young Jeezy & Jadakiss) # "Respect My Conglomerate" (Clean) (feat. Young Jeezy & Jadakiss) # "Respect My Conglomerate" (Instrumental)

Charts

References

{{Lil Wayne singles 2009 singles 2009 songs Busta Rhymes songs Jadakiss songs Lil Wayne songs Jeezy songs Universal Records singles Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director) Songs written by Lil Wayne Songs written by Busta Rhymes Songs written by Jadakiss Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre