"We in Here" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released in June 2006 as the

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from his sixth studio album, '' Year of the Dog... Again'' (2006). The song features vocals and

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from longtime friend and collaborator American

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. The song is also known as a

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towards his old label

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Background

The song was produced by Ruff Ryder's producer

, who also contributed vocals on the chorus, various

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s in between verses, and a short, introductory passage at the beginning. The

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contains the trademark Swizz Beatz siren throughout, as well as horn sounds and pounding drums. The song samples Clarence Reid's "Nobody but You Babe".

Rihanna diss

Towards the end of verse three, a short diss is sent towards Rihanna: "And for the record, what you gonna do to fill up my spot? I ain't gon' front, that

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shit was kinda hot, not! How you gonna jack

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for a beat, That's like tryna jack me for the streets! It ain't happenin'!", this was probably because Rihanna signed to

, the label DMX left because of creative differences.

Charts

References

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