Hip Hop Is Dead
will.i.am, Nas
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If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ Hip hop just died this mornin' And she's dead, she's dead Yeah, niggaz smoke, laugh, party, and die in the same corner Get cash, live fast, body their man's mama Rich-ass niggaz is ridin' with three llamas Revenge in their eyes, Hennessey and the ganja Word to the wise with villain state of minds Grindin', hittin' Brazilian dimes from behind Grindin', hittin' Brazilian dimes from behind (Grindin', hittin' Brazilian dimes from behind) Whenever, if ever, I roll up, it's sown up Any ghetto will tell ya Nas helped grow us up My face once graced promotional Sony trucks Hundred million in billin', I helped build 'em up Gave my nigga my right, I could have gave left So like my girl Foxy, a nigga went Def So, nigga, who's your top ten? Is it MC Shan? Is it MC Ren? If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ Hip hop just died this mornin' And she's dead, she's dead The bigger the cap, the bigger the peelin' Come through, something ill, missin' the ceilin' What influenced my raps? Stick-ups and killings Kidnappings, project buildings, drug dealings Criticize that, why is that? 'Cuz Nas rap is compared to legitimized crap 'Cuz we love to talk on ass we gettin' Most intellectuals will only half listen So you can't blame jazz musicians Or David Stern with his NBA fashion issues Oh, I they like me in my white tee You can't ice me, we here for life, B On my second marriage, hip hop's my first wifey And for that we not takin' it lightly If hip hop should die, we die together Bodies in the morgue lie together All together now If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ If hip hop should die before I wake I'll put an extended clip inside of my AK Roll to every station, murder the DJ Roll to every station, murder the DJ Everybody sound the same, commercialize the game Reminiscin' when it wasn't all business If it got where it started So we all gather here for the dearly departed Hip hopper since a toddler One homeboy became a man then a mobster If the guys let me get my last swig of Vodka R.I.P., we'll donate your lungs to a Rasta Went from turntables to mp3s From "Beat Street" to commercials on Mickey D's From gold cables to Jacobs From plain facials to Botox and face lifts I'm lookin' over my shoulder It's about eighty niggaz from my hood that showed up And they came to show love Sold out concert, and the doors are closed shut
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Written by: DOUGLAS INGLE, JEREMIAH LORDAN, JEREMIAH PATRICK LORDAN, NASIR JONES, WILL ADAMS
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Hip Hop Is Dead" is the titular track from Nas's eighth studio album, which was released on December 19, 2006.
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Musical CollaborationThe song features American singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Will.i.am, who is known as a member of The Black Eyed Peas.
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Billboard PerformanceFollowing the release, "Hip Hop Is Dead" peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre and StyleThe song is recognized as East Coast hip hop and alternative hip hop. It is noted for its strong, controversial message about the state of the Hip Hop music industry in the mid-2000s.
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Sampled MusicThe song heavily samples "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly, an instrumental track that is widely regarded as a significant influence on hard rock music.
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ControversyThe song's title sparked controversy among hip hop fans and artists, leading to public debates about the current quality and future of hip hop music.
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Grammy NominationIn 2008, the song was nominated for the Best Rap Solo Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Album SuccessDespite the controversy, the "Hip Hop Is Dead" album achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 355,000 copies in its first week.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Nas's ability to create controversial and thought-provoking music.
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InspirationsNas was quoted as saying his inspirations for the title were both the 1985 album "Rock is Dead-Long Live Rock!" by The Who and the fact that much popular hip hop music had become mainstream and formulaic.
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