H•A•M

Jay-Z, Kanye West

About H•A•M

"H•A•M" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. It was released as the first single from their collaborative studio album Watch the Throne on January 11, 2011. It was produced by Lexus "Lex Luger" Lewis and Kanye West. The song has served as the opening track to the duo's North American and European Watch the Throne Tour. Various rap artists have remixed it, such as Ace Hood and Busta Rhymes. The song was featured in the 2012 film Project X.


Year:
2011
4:36
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It was all good just a week ago
Niggas feel they selves
And then Watch The Throne drop
Niggas kill they selves
What niggas gon' do Hov?
This a new crack on a new stove
I'm in the two-door, true that
Niggas tellin' me "You back" (you back)
Like a nigga ever left up out this bitch, huh?
And if life a bitch suck my dick huh?
And I bet she fucked the whole clique, huh
By the way nigga, you should fuckin' quit, nigga
Just forget it, you talk it, I live it
Like Eli I did it, jokes on you mothafucker and I get it
No paper hoe, but you can have some more of me
Or-gy, or are we, speakin' metaphorically
Historically, I'm kickin' bitches out like Pam nigga
Goin' HAM nigga, me and Jigga
And a nigga still young, wanna have no kids
But I've been practicing with some actresses as bad as shit
Had a few white girls, asses flat a shit
But the head so good, damn a nigga glad he hit
Got 'em jumpin' out the building
Watch out below, a million out the door

I'm about to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
I'm about to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am

F*ck y'all mad at me for?
Y'all don't even know what I've been through
I play chicken with a Mack truck
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been moved
I swam waters with great whites
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been chewed
I hustle with vultures late nights
Y'all mothafuckers woulda been food
F*ck wrong with these dudes
Try to walk around in these shoes
See the shit I saw growing up
And maybe you can take a peek at these boo's
Niggas fantasize about the shit that I do daily like
These rappers rap about all the shit that I do really
I'm like really half a billi nigga
Really you got baby money
Keep it real with niggas
Niggas ain't got my lady money
Watch the Throne don't step on our road
Bad enough we let you step on our globe
When my nephew died, daddy dead
Niggas took the price on my uncles head
Nobody called the cops as my uncle bled
So I feel like I would like to know my uncles bread
Bow down, brother pay homage
Don't spill hate all on my garments
Commes Des Garcon, f*ck your fresh
Head shots nigga f*ck your vests
F*ck the pig, no pork on my fork
Peace God 'cause you know a nigga just went Ham

Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Yeah I'm 'bout to go HAM
Hard as a mothafucker let these niggas know who I am
Yeah I'm 'bout to go HAM

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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: Kanye West, Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Lexus Lewis

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

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15 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
"H•A•M" is a collaborative song by two of the most renowned American rappers, Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Released Date
The song was officially released on January 11, 2011.
First Single
"H•A•M" was introduced as the lead single from Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaborative album "Watch the Throne".
Meaning of Title
The title of the song, "H•A•M", stands for "Hard as a Motherf****r".
Record Producers
The song was composed by both Jay-Z and Kanye West, with additional production from Canadian record producer and songwriter, Boi-1da, and British songwriter, S1.
Lyric Content
Talking about its content, the song shows the rappers rhyming about their lavish lifestyles and success.
Music Video
The music video for "H•A•M" was released on February 10, 2011, and was directed by Hype Williams, famous for his work with other big-name artists.
Commercial Performance
Overall, the song debuted at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its dramatic production while others critiqued it for lack of memorable hooks.
Song Duration
The length of the "H•A•M" is 4:36 minutes.
Recording Location
The song was recorded in several places including the Mercer Hotel in New York City and the Shangri-la Studios in Malibu, California.
Album Success
Despite mixed reviews of the song, the album "Watch the Throne" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and receiving widespread critical acclaim. The album was also nominated for Grammy Awards in multiple categories.
Spotify Streams
To date, the song "H•A•M" has over 61 million streams on Spotify.
Cover Art
The cover art for "H•A•M" was designed by Riccardo Tisci, the Italian fashion designer. He portrayed an aggressive, yet sophisticated design which is thought to reflect the complex nature of the song.
Influence
Despite the split views, "H•A•M" has influenced rap and hip hop culture, introducing terms and tags that have become popular within the industry.

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