On to the Next One

Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz

About On to the Next One

"On to the Next One" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Jay-Z, released as the fourth single from his twelfth studio album The Blueprint 3 on his Roc Nation label, also released as the fourth single in the United Kingdom after "Young Forever". The song features additional rap vocals and music production from producer and rapper Swizz Beatz. The song contains a vocal sample of the words "under the spotlight" as well as a background synthesizer sound from the live version of Justice's song "D. A. N. C. E.". The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making this, in total Jay-Z's 13th Grammy Award overall, and Swizz Beatz's first Grammy Award win. In addition, Jay-Z is the first artist to have all four singles from one album win six Grammy Awards in their respective category. The song has been frequently used for freestyles, notably by Ab-Soul, Bun B, Crooked I and Red Cafe. This song was also part of the soundtrack of NBA 2K13, which was selected by Jay-Z, and has been used as part of Peloton's television commercials promoting their interactive spinning cycle. The song also plays when the New York Islanders Win a home game as well. 


Year:
2009
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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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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: Xavier De Rosnay, Gaspard Auge, Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Jessie Chaton

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

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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.
Production Detail
The song was produced by the British musician Swizz Beatz, who also collaborated vocally on the track.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Mixing and Mastering
The song was mixed by Ken Lewis and mastered by Leon Zervos.
Sampling
The song samples the lyrics and melody of the song "D.A.N.C.E." by the French electronic music duo Justice.
Awards
In the 53rd Grammy Awards on February 13, 2011, "On to the Next One" won the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category.
Controversy
The 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.
Pop Culture
This 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".
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.
Recognition
In 2020, Billboard selected "On to the Next One" as one of Jay-Z's Top 25 songs of the decade.

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