Show Me What You Got
Jay-Z
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This is a state of emergency What you want me to do? I'm sorry I'm back Lets go get 'em, Just! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Uh huh [Chorus] Show me what you got, lil' mama Show me what you got, pretty lady Show me what you got, shorty Show me what you got, baby Hands up And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave (Show 'em what you got) And wave Give the drummer some S***, I already gave the summer some It's the winter's turn Hovie Hov is the coldest I'm just getting better with time I'm like Opus One young, no two alike, like a snowflake Okay, show me what you got, babe Words is slurring, engine purring Mami frontin', but I'm so determined Shots of Patron, now she's in a zone I ain't talking about the 2-3 Mami in the zone like the homie 2-3 Jordan or James Makes no difference, boo I'm ballin' the same N****, I am the Mike Jordan of recording N****, you might want to fall back from recording S*** that you write; it's not important So it forced him to go for the hype For being brave, and they may applaud him Well, misery I will a**ure them Aww, baby, just ignore them Truth or dare, mami, listen and learn I got a drop I just took off the top It's your turn Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey [Chorus: x2] H.O.V.A. Gold bottles of that ace of spade Why even fool with these other guys? They all stingy All these dudes know how to say is 'gimmie' Gimmie some head, give me some brain Give me your number, gimmie your name But if I get one night, baby girl, I swear I'll make you tell these other dudes gimmie got you here I'll take you shopping, take long trips I'll take the cork off, you can take sips I'll take you there, take my time Take your clothes off I'll take off mine Ma, show me what you got Hovi in the spot tried to told you I was hot Tell these other dudes it's a wrap Get the f*** out the throne, you clone The king's back! Y'all got less than two months to get y'all thing together Good luck! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Ladies and gentlemen, the most incredible! H.O. Uh huh H.O. Uh huh, he's back! Uh uh Justin Blaze and the Blazettes Rocafella Records The dynasty continues Y'all die Peace
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Written by: Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Johnny Pate, Michael Mcewan, Shawn Carter
Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Show Me What You Got" is featured on Jay-Z's 2006 album "Kingdom Come."
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the artist's highest debut on the chart to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Show Me What You Got" is inspired by James Bond films and features NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick.
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Release DateThe track was released as the lead single from "Kingdom Come" on October 30th, 2006.
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Sampling"Show Me What You Got" samples the music from Johnny Pate’s “Shaft In Africa” and Public Enemy’s “Show ‘Em Whatcha Got”.
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LyricsIn the song, Jay-Z raps about his return to the rap industry, referencing his brief retirement prior to the "Kingdom Come" album.
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InstrumentsThe song features live trumpet played by Lenny Price.
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Producers"Show Me What You Got" was produced by Just Blaze, an American hip-hop record producer, and DJ.
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Chart RankingBy 2007, the song had peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionMany music critics praised the song's energetic horn blares and driving beat, noting it as a solid comeback single for Jay-Z.
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