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, released on April 20, 2004, as the lead single from his second studio album '' Kiss of Death'' (2004). The song features American singer

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and was produced by

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. Lyrically, the song sees Jadakiss rapping about his journey to becoming a rapper in the industry.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from critics. Mitch Findlay of ''

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'' praised Jadakiss's lyricism on the track, adding, "It's about as cold a banger as they come, a perfect example of Jadakiss' ability to retain crossover appeal while spitting bars at a high caliber." In an interview with ''XXL'', Jadakiss revealed that

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had called him about the lyrics "Fuck riding the beat, nigga / I parallel park on the track", which the latter praised.

Music video

The official music video of the song was directed by Chris Robinson. It finds Jadakiss looking visibly unhappy while rapping, and attending a funeral.

Charts

Release history

References

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