Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Jay-Z

About Dirt Off Your Shoulder

"Dirt off Your Shoulder" is the second single released from Jay-Z's 2003 album The Black Album. In 2004, the song was combined with the Linkin Park single "Lying from You" and released as a single for the mash-up album Collision Course. The track references the first bars of Scarlatti's Sonata in F minor, although the time signature is changed.


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2011
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You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin greatest
Turn the music up in the headphones
Tim, you can go and brush your shoulder off nigga I got you, yeah

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

I probably owe it to y'all, proud to be locked by the force
Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
Middle finger to the Lord, nigga grip I'm a boss
Stab the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
All the ballers is bouncin' they like the way I be leanin'
All the rappers be hatin', off the track that I'm makin'
But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
Came from the bottom the bottom, to the top of the pots
Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I can run it back nigga cause I'm straight with the Roc

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yessir
Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin'
Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin'
With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

Your boy back in the building, Brooklyn we back on the map
Me and my beautiful bitch in the back of that 'Bach
I'm the realest that run it, I just happen to rap
I ain't gotta clap at 'em, niggas scared of that black
I drop that "Black Album" then I back, out it
As the best rapper alive nigga ask about me
From Bricks to Billboards, from grams to Grammy's
The O's to opposite, Orphan Annie
You gotta pardon Jay, for sellin' out the Garden in a day
I'm like a young Marvin in his hey'
I'm a hustler homey, you a customer crony
Got some, dirt on my shoulder, could you brush it off for me?

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, gon' brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

You're now tuned into the mu'fuckin' greatest

Best rapper alive, best rapper alive

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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Written by: Timothy Mosley, Shawn Carter

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Dirt Off Your Shoulder" is a track by highly acclaimed American rapper and business mogul, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter.
Album Details
This song is from Jay-Z's eighth studio album, 'The Black Album', released in November 2003.
Song Production
The song was produced by the award-winning producer, Timothy Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland.
Chart Success
"Dirt Off Your Shoulder" peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Jay-Z's most popular hits.
Award Acknowledgement
The track was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005.
Political Significance
During the 2008 United States presidential campaign, then-candidate Barack Obama famously referenced 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' in a speech, brushing his shoulder off in a gesture to represent dismissing attacks from his opponents.
Song Theme
The lyrical content of "Dirt off Your Shoulder" focuses on overcoming obstacles, dismissing haters, and Jay-Z's struggle and triumph in the music industry.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson, a renowned music video and film director.
Sampling
Parts of this song were sampled in "Survivor Series 2004 Theme" by WWE.
Cultural Impact
"Dirt Off Your Shoulder" has been referenced and sampled in numerous other popular culture contexts, demonstrating the impact and lasting popularity of Jay-Z's hit track.
Vinyl Release
"Dirt Off Your Shoulder" was also released as a 12" vinyl single, a format cherished by many music collectors and enthusiasts.

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