Feelin' It

Jay-Z, Mecca

About Feelin' It

"Feelin' It" is the fourth and final single from rapper Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. The song features a chorus sung by Mecca and a beat produced by Ski. The song's beat contains a sample from "Pastures" by jazz musician Ahmad Jamal. The track was originally meant to be a Camp Lo song, but producer Ski gave it to Jay at the last minute. He describes the situation in an XXL Magazine article: The chorus of the song was mocked by rapper 50 Cent in his song "Be a Gentleman", from his 2002 compilation album, Guess Who's Back?, and is a possible diss song against Jay-Z.  


Year:
1996
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I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

I keep it realer than most I know your feelin it
Cristal on ice I like those toes I keep spillin it
Bone crushers I keep real close I got the skill for this
On my back the fliest clothes lookin ill and shit
Transactions illegitimate cause life is still a bitch 
And then you die but for now life close your eyes and feel this dick
Since diapers had nothin to live for like them lifers but 
Makin sure every nigga stay rich within my cipher
We paid the price to circular success they turned my mic up
I bout to hit these niggas that'll light they life up
If every nigga in your clique is rich your clique is rugged
Nobody will fall cause everyone will be each others crutches
I hope you fools choose to listen I drop jewels bust it
These are the rules I follow in my life you gotta love it
Jiggy jigger lookin gully in the joint 
If y'all niggas ain't talkin 'bout large money what's the point?

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lye
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

Even if it ain't sunny hey I ain't complainin 
I'm in the rain doing a buck 40 hydroplanin what shorty
(Where you disappear son?)
Maintainin puttin myself in a position most of these rappers ain't in
I'm livin the ill streets blues got you hunger painin
Nothin to gain and a whole lot to lose you still singin fool
I'm thorough in every boro my name be ringin
Warmin it up for the perfect time to hit your brain and 
Ya Feelin it? to all the girls I bought the girdle to conceal my bricks
No doubt  they can vouch my life is real as shit 
95 south and poppy on the hill and shit
And all the towns like Cambridge that I killed wit shit
And all the thorough ass niggas that I hustle wit 
Throw your joints in the air one time and bust your shit
These fake rappers cant really know I'm lovin it ya feelin it

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

What y'all ain't heard that nigga Jay hot?
The Cristals they keep me wet like Baywatch
I keep it tight for all the nights my mom prayed I'd stop 
Said she had dreams that snipers hit me with a fatal shot
Those nightmares mom
Those dreams you say you got give me the chills
But these mils make me hot y'all feel me
Enough to stop the illin right?
But at the same time these dimes keep me feelin tight 
I'm so confused
OK I'm gettin weeded now I know I'm contradicting myself
Look I don't need that now 
It just once in a blue moon when there's nothin to do and
The tension's too thick for my sober mind to cut through
I get to zonin - me and the chick on the L and then we're bonin
I free my mind sometimes I hear myself moanin
Take one more toke and I leave that weed alone man
It got me goin shit

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

I'm feelin it fill the glass to the top with Moet
Feelin it feel the Lex pushin up on the set
I'm feelin it through the high that you get from the lah
Feelin it if you feel it raise your l in the sky

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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: David Anthony Willis, Shawn C. Carter

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Album Introduction
"Feelin' It" is a track from Jay-Z's debut studio album titled "Reasonable Doubt" which was released on June 25, 1996.
Music Genre
The song falls into the Hip-Hop/Rap genre, which Jay-Z has dominated over his career.
Chart Performance
"Feelin' It" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did rise to 13th on Billboard's US Rap Songs chart.
Producers
"Feelin' It" was produced by well-known hip-hop producer, Ski Beatz. He produced four tracks on the "Reasonable Doubt" album.
Sample Used
The song incorporates a sample from "Pastures" by Ahmad Jamal Trio, a renowned jazz group.
Featured Artists
"Feelin' It" features vocals by R&B singer Mecca who provides the smooth, soulful hook on the track.
Popular Culture
This track is widely regarded as a Hip-Hop classic. It's also famous for Jay-Z's verses that discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of sudden success.
Lyric Themes
The lyrics revolve around the experiences and emotions that come with newfound success —from living large and celebrating achievements, to paranoia about losing what's been gained.
Album Success
Though not a single, "Feelin' It" is integral to the acclaim of "Reasonable Doubt," which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200, and is often cited as Jay-Z's best album.
Official Music Video
The music video for "Feelin' It" was filmed in Maui, Hawaii. In the video, Jay-Z is seen celebrating his success by sipping champagne on a beach.
Longevity
Though more than two decades old, "Feelin' It" continues to resonate with fans who praise the song for its candid depiction of Jay-Z's early career hustles.
Live Performances
Jay-Z rarely performs "Feelin' It" in his concerts, which has made the occasions he does feature the song hugely popular with fans.
Artistic Growth
“Feelin' It” is often cited as an example of Jay-Z’s lyrical brilliance and storytelling ability, marking an important step in his artistic growth and development.

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