Nigga What, Nigga Who
Jay-Z, Big Jaz
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Uh-huh uh-huh, gi-gi gi-geyeah Roc-a-Fella y'all, uh-huh uh-huh, Jigga Timbaland shit, nine-eight biatch! Say what, say what? Uh-huh uh-huh, follow me biatch! Nigga what, nigga who? Nigga what, nigga who? Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe Motherfuckers wanna act loco, hit em wit, numerous Shots with the fo'-fo' Faggots wanna talk to Po-Po's, smoke em like cocoa F*ck rap, coke by the boatload F*ck dat, on the run-by, gun high, one eye closed Left holes through some guy clothes Stop your bullshittin', glock with the full clip Motherfuckers better duck when the fool spit One shot could make a nigga do a full flip See the nigga layin' shocked when the bullet hit Oh hey ma, how you, know niggaz wanna buy you But see me I wanna "F*ck for Free" like Akinyele Now I gotta let her take this ride, make you feel it Inside your belly, if it's tight get the K-Y Jelly All night get you wide up inside the telly Side to side, til you say Jay-Z you're too much for me (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize bitch, Jay to the motherfuckin' Z Got a condo with nuttin' but condoms in it The same place where the rhymes is invented So all I do is rap and sex, imagine how I stroke See how I was flowin' on my last cassette? Rapid-fire like I'm blastin' a Tec, never jam though Never get high, never run out of ammo Niggaz hatin' 'n' shit cause I slayed your bitch You know your favorite, I know it made you sick And now you're, actin raw but you never had war Don't know how to carry your hoe, wanna marry your hoe Now she's mad at me, causer Your Majesty, just happened to be A pimp with a tragedy She wanted, us to end, cause I fucked with friends She gave me one more chance and I fucked her again I seen her tears as she busted in, I said, "Shit.. There's a draft, shut the door bitch and come on in!" (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize bitch, Jay to the motherfuckin' Z Gotta vendetta even though I been better Left him in the cold with a thin sweater Rap niggaz on Prozac get the bozack, niggaz threw Two at me I threw fo' back, hold that Let the dough stack, way before Big had the gold Ac' Dame had the Lex black Motherfuckers wanna test that, stress that And right where you're stressed, where you rest at I suggest that, niggaz invest, in a vest, when I come through With the glock jet black, you niggaz step back I'm the best at, you know I ain't no apprentice to this Me and my niggaz we invented the shit I came into the business with this, The Originator, non greater Jaz-O finish this shit Better learn, Jaz'll relax that, ever heard of me? Worldwide Originator, say word to me The population holla certainly, I burn a nigga Like a third degree, see me shine so bright Nigga I'm my light, runnin' rulin' with rigor and vigor Nobody bigger than me and my nigga Jigga You fly-by-nights stop chirpin' B Heavyweights type work to me For the time, in this motherfucker ain't nobody hurtin' me What? Cut your face in like surgery Who the f*ck got a VS, fuckin BM's on the road When you had to be in bed at the PM Need the info, Jaz on the C-N-N Forever touchin my workers beginnin' you're endin' Nigga your style's no style my style's hostile C'mon, faggot nigga down to take the gun home The O-RI-GI-NA-TOR (can't f*ck with it can ya?!) (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize bitch, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize bitch, Jay to the Z (Nigga what?) Make you think you can f*ck with me (Nigga who?) Recognize girl, Jay to the motherfuckin' Z Nigga what? Nigga who? Nigga what? Nigga who? Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe Switcha flow, getcha dough Can't f*ck with this Roc-a-Fella shit doe
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Written by: Jonathan Burks, Shawn Carter, Timothy Mosley
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" is a single by American rapper Jay-Z from his third album, "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life," released in 1998.
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Collaborative EffortThe song features fellow rapper Jaz-O, who is also credited as one of the songwriters alongside Jay-Z, leading many to speculate that Jaz-O may have been a ghostwriter for the song.
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Pre-Jay-Z RelationshipJaz-O, who is featured in the song, was one of Jay-Z's mentors before he became successful in the music industry. They had a falling out years later over business disagreements.
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Innovative StyleThe song is notable for its fast-paced, tongue-twisting lyrics which would become a signature element of Jay-Z's style.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough it was not released as an official single, it did manage to peak at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart due to its frequency of radio play.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by acclaimed music producer Timbaland, known for his innovative production style combining R&B and hip-hop elements.
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Sampling InfoJay-Z and Jaz-O's rapid-fire lyrics on the track were reportedly inspired by a 1980 song "The Originators" and the beat used in "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" contains a sample from the song "Knucklehead" by Grover Washington, Jr.
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LegacyMany younger artists have praised the song for its innovation and creativity, igniting a debate about the role of fast-paced, complex lyricism in mainstream hip-hop.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it was never officially released as a single, Jay-Z often performs this song during his concerts to rousing applause, attesting to its enduring popularity with fans.
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CensorshipDue to its provocative title and explicit lyrics, the song has been censored or outright banned by many radio stations. Despite this, it has proven to be one of Jay-Z's most enduring and popular tracks.
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Song's title changeIn some platforms and digital stores, the title of the song is presented as "Jigga What, Jigga Who" presumably to reduce the controversial nature of its original title.
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