On To the Next One
Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz
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I got a million ways to get it, choose one (choose one) Hey, bring it back, now double your money and make a stack I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next Hold up, (freeze, hey) Somebody bring me back some money please Hov on the that new shit, niggas like how come? Niggas want my old shit, buy my old album Niggas stuck on stupid, I gotta keep it moving Niggas make the same shit, me I make the blueprint Came in the Range, Hopped out the Lexus Every year since, I've been on that next shit Traded in a gold for the platinum Rolex's Now a niggas wrist match the status of my records Used to rock a throwback, balling on the corner Now I rock a teller suit, looking like a owner No I'm not a Jonas, brother I'm a grown up No I'm not a virgin, I use my cojones I moved onward, the only direction Can't be scared to fail, search and perfection Gotta keep it fresh girl even when we sexing But don't be mad at him when it's on to the next one Freeze (yeah) Somebody bring me back some money please. I got a million ways to get it, choose one (choose one) Hey, bring it back, now double your money and make a stack I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next Hold up, (freeze, hey) Somebody bring me back some money please F*ck a throwback jersey, 'cause we on to the next one And f*ck that auto-tune, cause we on And niggas don't be mad cause it's all about progression Loiterers should be arrested. I used to drink Cristal them fuckers racist, So I switched gold bottles onto that spaceship. You gon' have another drink or are you just gonna babysit On to the next one, somebody call the waitress Baby I'm a boss, I don't know what they do I don't get dropped, I drop the label World can't hold me, too much ambition Always knew it be like this when I was in the kitchen. Niggas in the same spot, me I'm dodging rain drops Meaning I'm on vacay, chilling on this big yacht, Yeah I got on flip flops, white Louie boat shoes Y'all should grow the f*ck-up, come here let me coach you Freeze (yeah) Somebody bring me back some money please. I got a million ways to get it, choose one (choose one) Hey, bring it back, now double your money and make a stack I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next Hold up, (freeze, hey) Somebody bring me back some money please Big Pimping in the house now, Bought the land tore the motherfucking house down. Bought the car, tore the motherfucking roof off. Ride clean, I don't even take the shoes off. Bought the Jeep, tore the motherfucking doors off. Foot out that bitch, ride that shit like a skateboard. Navigation on tryin' to find my next thrill, Feelin' myself I don't even need an x pill, Can't chill but my neck will, Haters really gon' be mad off my next deal, Uh, I don't know why they really worry 'bout my pockets, Meanwhile I had Oprah chillin' in the projects, Had her out in Bed Stuy chillin' on the steps, Drinking quarter waters I gotta be the best, M-J at Summerjam, Obama on the text, Y'all should be afraid of what I'm gonna do next. Hold up Freeze (yeah) Somebody bring me back some money please. I got a million ways to get it, choose one (choose one) Hey, bring it back, now double your money and make a stack I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next I'm on to the next one On to the next Hold up, (freeze, hey) Somebody bring me back some money please
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Written by: Xavier De Rosnay, Gaspard Auge, Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Jessie Chaton
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11 facts about this song
General Fact"On to the Next One" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, which is from his eleventh studio album, "The Blueprint 3", released in 2009.
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Production DetailThe song was produced by the British musician Swizz Beatz, who also collaborated vocally on the track.
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Chart Performance"On to the Next One" made it to number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "On to the Next One", which was released on New Year's Day 2010, featured both Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz. It was known for its high-contrast black-and-white visuals and artful imagery.
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Mixing and MasteringThe song was mixed by Ken Lewis and mastered by Leon Zervos.
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SamplingThe song samples the lyrics and melody of the song "D.A.N.C.E." by the French electronic music duo Justice.
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AwardsIn the 53rd Grammy Awards on February 13, 2011, "On to the Next One" won the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category.
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ControversyThe music video stirred some controversy as it features some imagery associated with Freemasonry, Illuminati, and Satanism, leading to rumors on the internet that Jay-Z is part of a secret society. However, Jay-Z denied the rumors and said the imagery was intended to be provocative and to stimulate interpretations.
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Pop CultureThis song is often interpreted as Jay-Z’s “mantra” about his tendency to always look for the next big thing in music, business, and life in general, hence the phrase, "On to the Next One".
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Music Style"On to the Next One" is generally a hip-hop song, but it is also known for its heavy use of auto-tune and synth sounds, giving it a more futuristic, electronic feel. This experimental style set a precedent for many rap songs that came later.
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RecognitionIn 2020, Billboard selected "On to the Next One" as one of Jay-Z's Top 25 songs of the decade.
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