"The One" is the debut single by

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, a hip hop supergroup consisting of rappers

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Joe Budden Joseph Anthony Budden II (born August 31, 1980) is an American broadcaster and former rapper. He first gained recognition with his 2003 single " Pump It Up", which peaked in the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded the release of h ...

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and

Royce da 5'9" Ryan Daniel Montgomery (born July 5, 1977), known professionally as Royce da 5'9" (or simply Royce 5'9"), is an American rapper. Best known for his association with fellow Detroit rapper Eminem, they became acquainted in 1997 and formed the hi ...

. It was released on July 2, 2009 and was produced by

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. The song is from the group's self-titled debut album. The beat samples heavily from

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' "I'm Still #1" and

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's " Fly Away".

Music video

A music video for the song was directed by Rik Cordero. A behind the scenes footage from the music video, which features commentary from Slaughterhouse and the director, was leaked on Cordero'
Three/21 Media
website on June 23, 2009. The entire video takes place in the penthouse of the Night Hotel. The video premiered on July 12 online and on MTV2 Sucka Free & MTV Jams (hourly).

Track listing

;iTunes Release (Released: July 2, 2009) # "The One" (Clean) – 3:39 # "The One" (Dirty) – 3:40 # "The One" (Instrumental) – 3:38

Other remixes

On October 19, 2009,

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released a video of "The One Travis Barker Remix" made in his studio, with drums.

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has an added verse on the Travis Barker remix.

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also did a freestyle over the beat for his mixtape Enemy of the State. In 2012, rapper and actor OMG released a mixtape titled "Jacking For Beats", which included his own lyrics over the song's beat.

External links

Slaughterhouse - The One
Official Uncut Music Video

References

2009 debut singles 2009 songs Slaughterhouse (group) songs Songs written by Joe Budden Songs written by Royce da 5'9" Song recordings produced by DJ Khalil Songs written by Joell Ortiz Songs written by DJ Khalil MNRK Music Group singles {{2000s-hiphop-song-stub