I Got the Keys
Jay-Z, Future, DJ Khaled
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We The Best music! Oh, this what we doin' here Another one!!! I'mma have to put my jewelry on for this one Wraith talk, Wraith talk Oh, we talkin' that Wraith talk Safe talk, safe talk, here we go talkin' that safe talk Major key alert! Oh, we good now Major bag alert DJ Khaled! I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys We go to court, we gon' plead the fifth I know the judge, I'mma shoot him some chips I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys Niggas always asking me the key 'Til you own your own you can't be free 'Til you're on your own you can't be me How we still slaves in 2016? Key to life, keep a bag comin' Every night another bag comin' I ain't been asleep since '96 I ain't seen the back of my eyelids I been speedin' through life with no safety belt One on one with the corner, with no safety help I perform like Josh Norman, I ain't normal, nigga Just a project nigga out in Beverly Hills, California, nigga That Wraith talk, that's foreign, nigga Special cloth talk here All my niggas from the mud damn near All my niggas millionares We gon' take it there, I swear You gon' think a nigga's psychic You ain't seen nothin' like this I should probably copyright this I promise they ain't gonna like this I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys We go to court, we gon' plead the fifth I know the judge, I'mma shoot him some chips I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys Radar, radar oh, bitches ain't even on my radar Radar, radar oh, you ain't on my radar Radar, radar, no, no, you ain't on my radar No, no, you bitches ain't, bitches ain't even on my radar I got a bag for lawyers, like, "F*ck your charges!" Hop out the courtroom, like, "What charges?" Big pimpin' on your court steps Case y'all ain't notice, I ain't lost yet Y'all know it's one of one Soon as you hear that uh, uh, uh Y'all know the difference right From rap facts and fiction, right? Real life I'm like HOV Real life I'm life goals In real life they're like me? In real life I'm like, "No." My swag different, that bag different My wife Beyoncé, I brag different My baby Blue, I dream in color That's too much flavor, I don't rap to suckas (Ha!) God bless you all, I only talk special talk I only talk special cloth Said I only talk special, ah! I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys We go to court, we gon' plead the fifth I know the judge, I'mma shoot him some chips I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys Radar, radar oh, bitches ain't even on my radar Radar, radar oh, you ain't on my radar Radar, radar, no, no, you ain't on my radar No, no, you bitches ain't, bitches ain't even on my radar I got the keys I got the keys, keys, keys I got the keys to all success! I got the keys, keys, keys We the best! (I got the keys, keys, keys) Roc Nation! Freebandz! Secure the bag alert Alert, alert, alert, alert, alert, alert Alert, alert, alert, alert, we got 'em alert I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys We go to court, we gon' plead the fifth I know the judge, I'mma shoot him some chips I got them keys, keys, keys I got them keys, keys, keys
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Written by: SHAWN C. CARTER, JACOB BRIAN DUTTON, JOSHUA LUELLEN, KHALED KHALED, ROBERT MANDELL, NAYVADIUS DEMUN WILBURN
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12 facts about this song
Artist Origin"I Got the Keys" is a collaboration between renowned American rappers Jay-Z and Future. Jay-Z, originally from Brooklyn, New York, is known for leading the hip-hop industry for various decades. Future is from Atlanta, Georgia, and is recognized for his unique style and contribution to the evolution of hip-hop music.
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released on July 4, 2016, as the second single from DJ Khaled's ninth studio album, "Major Key." DJ Khaled is recognized for bringing together excellent artists for his multi-artist collaborations.
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Chart Performance"I Got the Keys" hit number 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, showing impressive commercial performance.
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Video AppearanceThe music video for "I Got the Keys" features a wide array of appearances from notable figures in the hip-hop community, including T.I., Swizz Beatz, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, and more.
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Grammy ConsiderationThe song was submitted for the 59th Grammy Awards in two categories: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "I Got the Keys" show Jay-Z and Future flexing their success, wealth, and influence over others in the industry. Jay-Z uses smart wordplay to convey deeper meanings.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Jay-Z's lyrical prowess and Future's delivery.
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Song Producers"I Got the Keys" was produced by Southside, Jake One, and G Koop.
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Song LengthThe song is three minutes and 42 seconds long, making it an average-length song in the hip-hop genre.
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RelevanceThe song is often regarded as a display of Jay-Z's ability to stay relevant and influential in the music industry despite having a career that spans decades.
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InspirationJay-Z's verses reportedly are a response to the generational gap in hip hop, with the legend addressing younger artists with his lyrics.
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Song StreamsThe song has amassed millions of plays on various streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music, which indicates its wide-reaching audience and popularity.
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