"Get Down" is the third and final single released from Nas

Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...

' 2002 album God's Son

God's Son

God's Son is the sixth studio album by American rapper Nas, released December 13, 2002 on Columbia-imprint Ill Will Records. Production for the album took place during 2001 to 2002 and was handled by several hip hop producers, including Salaam Remi, Chucky Thompson, Ron Browz, and The Alchemist...

. It features descriptive storytelling by Nas and funk-based production by Nas and Salaam Remi

Salaam Remi

Salaam Remi Gibbs, better known as Salaam Remi, is a hip hop producer and keyboard player, known for his association with Nas, Amy Winehouse, and his reggae-tinged approach to production...

. In addition to elements of Funky Drummer

Funky drummer

"Funky Drummer" is a funk song recorded by James Brown and his band. The recording's drum break, performed by drummer Clyde Stubblefield, is one of the most frequently sampled rhythmic breaks in hip hop and popular music; indeed, it lays a strong claim to being the most sampled recording ever,...

, the track samples "The Boss" by James Brown

James Brown

James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...

 which was previously made famous by West Coast rapper Ice T

Ice T

Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...

 on his 1990 single You Played Yourself

You Played Yourself

"You Played Yourself" is a 1990 rap single by Ice T, from his third album The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say.The song tells the story of a would-be rapper who goes uneducated thinking he is a gangster when really he is nothing...

 , the same sample was used in Poor Righteous Teachers

Poor Righteous Teachers

Poor Righteous Teachers is a hip hop group from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989. Often referred to as PRT by its fans, Poor Righteous Teachers are known as pro-Black conscious hip hop artists, with musical content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Wise Intelligent, as...

' song Word from the Wise and Lord Finesse

Lord Finesse

Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew.- Career :...

's Bad Mutha. It wasn't as popular as Nas' previous two singles from God's Son, but still reached #76 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...

chart.

A-side

1. "Get Down" (Clean Version) (4:04)
2. "Get Down" (Instrumental) (4:04)
3. "Get Down" (A Cappella) (3:50)

B-side

1. "Get Down" (Explicit Version) (4:04)
2. "Last Real Nigga Alive" (Clean) (5:04)
3. "Last Real Nigga Alive" (Explicit Version) (5:04)