"Things That U Do" is the second single from
rapper Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
's 1999 album ''
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter''. It features guest vocals by
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...
and a beat produced by
Swizz Beatz.
AllMusic's John Bush describes it as an "overblown production,"
while Steve Juon of RapReviews.com considers it a "commercially aimed song" that "still sounds fresh and original."
It was neither heavily promoted nor released as a
CD single, causing it to chart lowly.
Critical reception
AllMusic editor John Bush described this song's production is "overblown." Rolling Stone's Kris Ex wrote: "Far be it from me to question Allah's wisdom," he (Jay Z) rhymes on the Mariah Carey-assisted, Swizz Beatz-produced "Things That U Do." "I dodged prison, came out unscathed from car collisions/I know I must be part of some mission."
Charts
Release history
See also
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List of songs recorded by Jay-Z
References
{{Mariah Carey singles
2000 singles
Jay-Z songs
Mariah Carey songs
Song recordings produced by Swizz Beatz
Songs written by Swizz Beatz
Songs written by Jay-Z
2000 songs
Roc-A-Fella Records singles