Black Hand Side
Queen Latifah
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(why ya'll ain't say. yooo you know you supposed to say something to me) Oh baby baby, ahh yeah, clap your hands y'all Check it, dig it while I rip it Check it while I wreck it (give it to'm la) Ok gimme a few seconds First I give a shout to every jersery born and bread head And everybody in new york from to brunettes to read heads Who got my back? (jersey got yo back) Yo tell me who's got my back? (the bronx got your back) Yo tell me who's got my back? (brooklyn got your back) Yo yo yo yo who's got my back (uptown got your back) Thank you as I come back in to the beat Give a shout out to my brother l.a.n.c.e Up in heaven, resting, chilling, watching over me You know you're too good to be forgotten Poppa wasn't here but there was lance in the house It's only me and mommy you the man of the house Always flip the scipt back to the old days I used to rock it on the high school stage I used to drink 40s back then I didn't blaze Twitched to the pipe with the peace these days Just go on to let you know I flow on I'm wicked out my gluteus so ho on and ho on (hooohhoo) That's what we about to do (hooohhoo) Take you on a mission with the flavor u Uh, me no deal with no dibby dibby flip flop I get mad when it comes to playing hip hop But chill (gimme five on the black hand side) Just chill (gimme five on the black hand side) Yo chill (gimme five on the black hand side) Uh (gimme five on the black hand side) Come on chill (gimme five on the black hand side) Check it fear don't live in here Tears don't bring me cheers So gear for another year because I had it up to here Yeah, I'm about through with you You whack and bootie pooh with Rip up the crew left and right hear the one and the two I'm read-to-set-it-off again Wanna bet I can wreck you and your next of kin In fact don't make me have to get the royal getcha Best ta your narrow ass up off that crack Booking any show when I know that I'll pack it Attacking with my tactics I'm loaded like a full metal jacket I'll flip mines to get mines I'm happy to get with you But you can't come out to play Right now you got to much shit to do It's all game it all sounds the same The suckas know my name is sitting on the tips of their brains But they shame, they scared to face me Yet they want to disgrace me, erase me They must be freaking crazy I'm the la la la from haulstead Bread with the queen with a prefix It's off with your head And that's a promise cause I don't make threats So mind your neck cause it's about to get set C'mon set it off [2x] (gimme five on the black hand side) Uh, set it off (gimme five on the black hand side) Somebody set it off (gimme five on the black hand side) Watch somebody set it off (gimme five on the black hand side) Ah Check the queen set it off Parley Ah uh, yeah [3x] Black reign 1993 I'd like to welcome you to this album Matter of fact I'd like to welcome you to a new day A new day to hear me Check this out ya'll
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Written by: Dana Owens, S Reynolds
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Black Hand Side" is a song by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album, "Black Reign," in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThis song achieved noticeable success, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also climbed to No. 4 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Hand Side" was directed by famous film director F. Gary Gray, who has also directed notable movies like "The Fate of the Furious," "Straight Outta Compton," and "Friday."
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Song Theme"Black Hand Side" is recognized for its uplifting message and positive portrayal of black neighborhoods. It aims to counter the negative narratives often seen in the media.
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CollaborationNotably, the track features additional vocals by the American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley.
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Structure and CompositionThe song is known for its catchy refrain, where Queen Latifah encourages listeners to give her 'five on the Black Hand Side,' a reference to the African-American handshake tradition involving a slap and a fist bump.
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Cultural Impact"Black Hand Side" has been referenced and sampled in numerous hip-hop tracks and is considered an enduring anthem of black identity and solidarity.
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Songwriting CreditsQueen Latifah, also known as Dana Owens, is listed as the main songwriter on the track, alongside co-writers L. Parker and Don Richardson.
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Album’s SuccessThe album "Black Reign" from which "Black Hand Side" comes from, became one of the most commercially successful albums of Queen Latifah’s career. It was certified Gold in the US.
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RecognitionQueen Latifah's voice and delivery on "Black Hand Side" have been praised by critics, and the song is regarded as one of her signature tunes.
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