"You Owe Me" is a 1999 single by

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featuring

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, from Nas' fourth studio album ''

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''. The single was produced by

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

. "You Owe Me" was a hit on the ''Billboard''

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chart, peaking at number thirteen, and it was also a minor hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 59. A music video directed by

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was also released; it had a cameo featuring

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& DMX. The song has been referenced by

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in " Blueprint 2", and also by

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in his track "

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* 2000 singles Ginuwine songs Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director) Nas songs Song recordings produced by Timbaland Songs written by Static Major Songs written by Timbaland Songs written by Nas 1999 songs Columbia Records singles {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub