Is That Your Chick

Jay-Z, Twista, Memphis Bleek

About Is That Your Chick

"Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)" is the second single from Memphis Bleek's second album, The Understanding. The single version featured Jay-Z and Missy Elliott. The album version featured a verse from Twista and another verse from Jay-Z. The song was produced by Timbaland and was released in 2000. The original version of the song appeared on the European (but not American) version of Jay-Z's Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. Memphis Bleek later recorded verses for the song, and it was released as the second single from Bleek's The Understanding. In the alternate version the chorus is changed from "Cause that's Jay and them..." to "Cause that's Bleek and them...". The song is also noted to be Bleek's last song to chart officially on Billboard Hot 100. more »

Year:: 2010
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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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Hip Hop

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Hardcore Hip-Hop, Thug Rap

12 facts about this song

Title Origin The song, "Is That Your Chick," was allegedly titled as such due to Jay-Z's relationship with singer Mya, which caused rumors at the time.
Composition "Is That Your Chick" was produced by popular American record producer and rapper Timothy Mosley, commonly known as Timbaland.
Album Presence The song is featured on Jay-Z’s fifth studio album titled "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia," released in 2000.
Featuring Artists The track features vocals from R&B singer-songwriter Missy Elliott and rap artist Memphis Bleek.
Unreleased Track Originally, "Is That Your Chick" was supposed to be on Memphis Bleek’s second album titled "The Understanding," but due to bootlegging, it did not make the cut.
Song’s Impact In spite of not being released as a single, "Is That Your Chick" gained extensive radio airplay and eventually reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in the US.
Musical Style The song reflects Jay-Z’s transition from street sounds to a more pop-oriented music style. It exhibits an electronic, synth-heavy beat characteristic of Timbaland’s signature style.
Lyric Theme The song meditates on the theme of infidelity, creating a narrative around a man's interactions with another man's girlfriend or "chick".
Remix There is a lesser-known remix of "Is That Your Chick" which features verses from Twista and the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
Music Video The track was popular enough to warrant a music video, which was directed by Chris Robinson, a well-known music video and film director.
Live Performances Jay-Z frequently performs "Is That Your Chick" during his concerts, highlighting its enduring popularity among his fan base.
Cultural Impact Despite the controversies the song invited due to its subject matter, it is perceived as a classic in Jay-Z’s discography, often brought up in discussions about his most memorable tracks.

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