I Just Wanna Love U

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About I Just Wanna Love U

"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the first single from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It is produced by The Neptunes and features a chorus sung by Neptunes member Pharrell Williams, as well as Shay Haley and Omillio Sparks who all remain uncredited. The video for the song features cameos from rappers Lil' Kim, Lil' Cease, Damon Dash, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Jermaine Dupri and actor John Witherspoon. A music video directed by David Meyers was made for "I Just Wanna Love U. " Janet Jackson included the song in a dance breakdown during "Nasty" on her "All for You Tour". The song was also featured during Coldplay's Viva tour as pre-show music, a reference due to Jay-Z's feature on the track "Lost!". Beyoncé also included the song in the "Crazy In Love" breakdown on her "I Am World Tour". Jay-Z's verse 1 features sample from The Notorious B. I. G.'s song "The World Is Filled..." from Life After Death album. The chorus of the song is interpolated from the Rick James song "Give It to Me Baby". more »

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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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Release Details "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the lead single from his 2000 album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia".
Chart Performance The song was a success on the charts, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest peaking rap single from the album.
Production Lineup The single was produced by The Neptunes, a duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo who have a notable influence on R&B and hip hop music.
Sampled Music The song contains a sample from "I'm Back for More" by Al Green and "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone.
Notable Lyrics "I'm a hustler baby, I just want you to know, It ain't where I been, But where I'm 'bout to go". These lines are frequently quoted and have become emblematic of the song.
Record Sales It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.
Music Video The song's music video was directed by Dave Meyers and features appearances from several models and notable personalities such as models Naomi Campbell and Jessica White.
Genre Blend "I Just Wanna Love U" combines elements of rap and R&B, showcasing Jay-Z's versatile vocal style and help increase its crossover appeal.
Legacy Years after its release, "I Just Wanna Love U" is still played on urban and rhythmic contemporary radio, demonstrating its lasting impact.
Live Performances Jay-Z frequently performs the song during his concerts and appearances in music festivals, making it one of his staple tracks.
Strategy The release of the song marks Jay-Z’s strategic shift to more radio-friendly tracks, compared to his earlier, heavily street-oriented works.

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