Less Than an Hour

Cee Lo Green, Nas

About Less Than an Hour

"Less Than an Hour (Theme from Rush Hour 3)" is a 2007 song by rapper Nas and singer Cee-Lo. It was first heard in the final credits of the film Rush Hour 3 on August 10, before being released on iTunes in September. It is featured on Nas' Greatest Hits album. It is produced by Salaam Remi, who arranged the track's rhythm section. Lalo Schifrin also received a writing credit for arranging the song's orchestra.


Year:
2008
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[Cee-Lo (Nas)]
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la..
(Uh-oh, yeah)

[Nas]
Mr. International
The man centerfold women loathe
Voice bump out the Bose in a tinted Rolls
Craftiness, take a stab at it
Don't ask if Nasty's back at it
I don't run out of magic
Popular, box-cutter flow
Time is money; the watch cost dough
Shaking the dice, fragrances from some beautiful ladies
The lights, the ambiance, yeah, this is the life
The money, hotties on each arm--It's on
I party like a rap star, baby the facts are
The third time's a charm
So meet me by the Eiffel Tour
Bring a bottle of Dom

[Cee-Lo]
I am here (I am here)
This is the place (This is the place)
The atmosphere of espionage at expensive tape
And each one that I see is an unfamiliar face
So I guess I'll just cut straight through the chase
And before I could say the name of whom I came to see
Someone suspicion then came to me
I'm so close and I've come so far
A glass of red wine sits from the women at the end of the bar
I love to talk to you - but I don't have the time
She looks like the prettiest part of a perfect crime
Oh if I could I could I'd put a picket fence around a wild flower
But darling I have 'Less Than an Hour'

(I... have 'Less Than an Hour')
(I... have 'Less Than an Hour')
Hmmmm... Ohhhh... Funny how time flies when you're having fun
(Nas: Yeah, let' em know) But I got to do what must be done

[Nas]
You on a winning streak
You survived the killer streets
Now you at the crap table, where the real villains meet
Number seven might get you to Heaven
You break the bank, just might make you a legend
It's after eleven, you playing against a poker face
Genie eyes, light green, sipping on Bellini's
You play your cards right, she'll let you touch
She'll be a devil in disguise, lady incubus
Better know who to trust
She might roll with thugs who roll bodies up in Asian rugs
I'ma rush up and move on 'em, put the uz' on 'em
The crews do something new, inform me

[Cee-Lo]
(I... have 'Less Than an Hour')
Oh... time will wait baby
(I... have 'Less Than an Hour')
Ew-oh... ew... hmm
I'm in the pursuit of my own personal power
And I only have an hour

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Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( /nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), better known mononymously as Nas ( /ˈnɑːz/), is an American rapper and actor. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. Nas has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums since 1994, four of which topped the Billboard charts upon release and has sold over thirteen-million records in the United States alone. Nas was also part of the hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album under Dr. Dre's record label Aftermath. Aside from rapping, Nas is also an occasional actor and has appeared in feature films such as Hype Williams' directorial debut Belly, Ticker and In Too Deep and the television show Hawaii Five-0. more »

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Written by: THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY, NASIR JONES, SALAAM REMI, LALO SCHIFRIN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Movie Soundtrack
"Less Than an Hour" is a song by American rapper Nas and funk musician Cee-Lo. Notably, it is part of the motion picture soundtrack, "Rush Hour 3."
Debut
The track first came to public attention when it was released in 2007 as part of the soundtrack for the aforementioned movie.
Collaboration
This song represents a unique collaboration between Nas, a renowned hip-hop artist, and Cee-Lo, a leading figure in the neo-soul genre. Cee-Lo, known for his soulful sound, offered an interesting balance to Nas' sharp flows.
Music Video
The music video for "Less Than an Hour" features scenes from the "Rush Hour 3" movie, including clips of main actors Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Less Than an Hour" managed to reach 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the U.S. thanks to the popularity of the movie.
Soundtrack Success
In addition to its chart performance, "Less Than an Hour" contributed to the "Rush Hour 3" soundtrack's success. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating significant commercial success.
Film Influence
"Less Than an Hour” combines elements of hip hop, rap, and funk, with East Asian influences in its production to reflect the movie's setting and plot.
Lyrical Theme
Nas’ lyrics in "Less Than an Hour" focus on being successful against the odds, which resonates with the movie's theme of rising to challenges in difficult situations.
Rare Collaboration
This is one of the few songs where Nas and Cee-Lo worked together, making it a special track in both of their discographies.
Critical Acclaim
Both Nas and Cee-Lo were praised for their performances in "Less Than an Hour," with critics appreciating the combination of their distinct musical styles.

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