Takeover
Jay-Z
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Bus' it We gon' go through a couple of things tonight We gon' go- we gon' party, of course Go through some 'motional songs, we gon' take it all the way back for y'all Then we gon' keep it in the truest essence of hip-hop: the battle We gotta keep it at the battle, right y'all? Y'all ready for that? Alright Let's do it Lemme hear y'all R.O.C., we running this rap sh- Memphis Bleek, we running this rap sh- B. Sigel, we running this rap shit Uh, uh, uh, yeah Freeway, we runnin' this rap sh- O and Sparks, we runnin' this rap sh- Chris and Neef, we runnin' this rap shit (Watch out, we run New York!) The takeover, the break's over, homie God MC, me (Jay-Hova) Hey lil' soldier, you ain't ready for war R.O.C. too strong for y'all It's like bringing a knife to a gunfight, pen to a test Your chest in the line of fire with your thin-ass vest You bringing them boys to men, how them boys gon' win? This is grown man B.I., get you rolled into triage, bi-atch Your reach ain't long enough, dunny Your peeps ain't strong enough, uh-uh Roc-A-Fella is the army, better yet the navy Sure, we will kidnap your babies, spit at your lady We bring knife to fistfight, kill your Grandma We kill you iddy bitty ants with a sledgehammer Don't let me do it to 'em, dunny, 'cause I overdo it So he won't confuse it with just rap music R.O.C., we running this rap sh- B. Sigel we running this rap sh- M Easy, running this rap sh- Get zipped up in plastic when it happens, that's it Freeway, we running this rap sh- O and Sparks, we running this rap sh- Chris and Neef, we running this rap shh (Watch out! We run New York!) I don't care if you Mobb Deep, I hold triggers to crews You little, I got money stacks bigger than you When I was pushing weight, back in '88 You was a ballerina, I got the pictures, I seen ya Then you dropped "Shook Ones," switched your demeanor Well, we don't believe you, you need more people Roc-A-Fella, students of the game, we passed the class 'Cause nobody can read you dudes like we do Don't let 'em gas you, like, "Jigga is ass and won't clap you" Trust me on this one, I'll detach you Mind from spirit, body from soul They'll have to hold a mass, put your body in a hole Oh no, you're not on my level, get your brakes tweaked I sold what your whole album sold in my first week You guys don't want it with Hov Ask Nas, he don't want it with Hov, no! R.O.C., we running this rap sh- B. Sigel we running this rap sh- M Easy, we running this rap sh- Get zipped up in plastic when it happens, that's it Freeway, we running this rap sh- O and Sparks, we running this rap sh- Chris and Neef, we running this rap sh- (Watch out! We run New York) I know you miss it, Nas, the (fame!) But along with celebrity comes 'bout seventy shots to your frame, homie You's a (lame!) Know you's the fag model for Karl Kani, Esco ads Went from Nasty Nas to Esco's trash Had a spark when you started but now you're just garbage Fell from top ten to not mentioned at all To your bodyguard's Oochie Wally's verse better than yours Matter of fact you had the worst flow on the whole entire song But I know the sun don't shine, then son don't shine That's why your (lame) career's come to an end It's only so long fake thugs can pretend Homie, you ain't live it, you witnessed it from your folks' pad You scribbled it in your notepad and created your life I showed you your first TEC, on tour with Large Professor Then I heard your album 'bout your TEC on the dresser So yeah, I sampled your voice, you was using it wrong You made it a hot line, I made it a hot song And you ain't get a coin, homie, you was getting plugged then I know who I paid, God, Serchlite Publishing Use your (brain!) You said you've been in this ten, I've been in it five, smarten up, Nas Four albums in ten years, homie? I could divide That's one every two, two of them things was due One was (nah), the other was Illmatic That's a one-hot-album-every-ten-year average And that's so (lame) Homie, switch up your flow Your shit is garbage, what you trying to kick, knowledge? You cats gonna learn to respect the king Don't be the next contestant on that Unplugged screen Because you-know-(who) did you-know-what with you-know-who But let's keep that between me and you, ma R.O.C., we running this rap sh- B. Sigel, running this rap sh- M Easy, running this rap sh- Get zipped up in plastic when it happens, that's it Freeway, we running this rap sh- O and Sparks, we running this rap sh- Chris and Neef, we running this rap sh- (Watch out! We run New York) R.O.C
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Written by: Alan Lomax, Bryan James Chandler, Eric Victor Burdon, Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Lawrence Parker, Raymond D. Manzarek, Robert A. Krieger, Rodney Maurice Lemay, Shawn C. Carter
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13 facts about this song
Album"Takeover" is a track from Jay-Z's sixth studio album entitled "The Blueprint." This album is frequently considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time.
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Release dateThe song was released on September 11, 2001. This date was significant as it coincided with the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Kanye West, who was at the time an emerging producer.
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Musical style"Takeover" utilizes a sample of The Doors' song "Five to One," adding a distinct edge to the track.
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Lyric contentThe song is famous for its lyrical content, as it features Jay-Z engaging in a heated exchange with fellow rappers Nas and Prodigy from Mobb Deep.
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Infamous diss track"Takeover" is renowned in hip-hop as one of the most prominent 'diss tracks'. Jay-Z used it as a medium to express his feelings towards Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep, initiating one of the most remembered rap feuds.
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Chart performanceDespite the controversy surrounding the song, "Takeover" managed to peak at number 13 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Live performanceJay-Z first performed "Takeover" at Summer Jam 2001, where he made headlines for calling out Prodigy and Nas.
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Impact on careerThe song helped cement Jay-Z's reputation as a compelling and ruthless lyricist and is an important track in his discography.
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Awards"The Blueprint," the album featuring "Takeover," was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2002 Grammy Awards.
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Cultural influenceThe feud between Jay-Z and Nas, sparked off by "Takeover," is recognized as one of the defining moments in hip-hop history.
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Response songNas released a response track called "Ether," which many fans believe 'won' the rap battle, though this point is heavily debated among hip-hop enthusiasts.
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LegacyDespite its initial controversy, "Takeover" is considered a significant track in hip-hop history and is frequently mentioned in discussions about the genre's greatest diss tracks.
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