Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Jay-Z
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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 grippin' my balls 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 of 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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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.
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Album DetailsThis song is from Jay-Z's eighth studio album, 'The Black Album', released in November 2003.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by the award-winning producer, Timothy Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland.
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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.
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Award AcknowledgementThe track was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005.
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Political SignificanceDuring 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.
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Song ThemeThe lyrical content of "Dirt off Your Shoulder" focuses on overcoming obstacles, dismissing haters, and Jay-Z's struggle and triumph in the music industry.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson, a renowned music video and film director.
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SamplingParts of this song were sampled in "Survivor Series 2004 Theme" by WWE.
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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.
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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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