Hovi Baby
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"Hovi Baby" is a song by Jay-Z
from his album The Blueprint2: The Gift & The Curse
, released in 2002. The song is produced by Just Blaze
and contains a sample of the live version of "Diggin' on You
" by TLC
. Additional vocals are provided by Christy Love.
The song is mainly Jay-Z boasting of his success in rap. At one point he hints that only 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
might be considered as good rappers as he is.
No music video was made for "Hovi Baby", but the song was used in a Reebok
ad, with the lyrics slightly altered.
The b-side of the single features a track also produced by Just Blaze, "U Don't Know (Remix)", featuring M.O.P.
.
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
from his album The Blueprint2: The Gift & The Curse
The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse
-See also:*List of number-one albums of 2002 *List of number-one R&B albums of 2002 - External links :* at Discogs...
, released in 2002. The song is produced by Just Blaze
Just Blaze
Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for...
and contains a sample of the live version of "Diggin' on You
Diggin' on You
"Diggin' on You" is TLC's fourth and final single from their second album, CrazySexyCool. The song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming the group's seventh top 10 single. It also peaked at #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The music video is for "L.A.'s Live Remix" instead of the...
" by TLC
TLC (band)
TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas it found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats...
. Additional vocals are provided by Christy Love.
The song is mainly Jay-Z boasting of his success in rap. At one point he hints that only 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
might be considered as good rappers as he is.
No music video was made for "Hovi Baby", but the song was used in a Reebok
Reebok
Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle...
ad, with the lyrics slightly altered.
The b-side of the single features a track also produced by Just Blaze, "U Don't Know (Remix)", featuring M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
.
B-Side
- U Don't Know (Remix) feat. M.O.P. (Radio)
- U Don't Know (remix) feat. M.O.P. (LP Version)
- U Don't Know (remix) feat. M.O.P. (Instrumental)