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"Can I Get A..." is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring Amil and Ja Rule. It was released on Def Jam's Rush Hour Soundtrack in promotion of the film Rush Hour, but also appears on Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life as its first single. The song is produced by Irv Gotti and Lil' Rob. The song is notable for popularizing a young Amil and Ja Rule, as well as becoming one of Jay-Z's most commercially successful singles at the time, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. The chorus of the original song starts with "Can I Get A 'Fuck You'?", but it was censored to "Can I Get A 'What What'?" and ".. whoop whoop" for radio airplay. The song deals with the question of whether Jay-Z's girlfriend would stick with him if he wasn't wealthy. The vinyl "Can I Get A..." single was released in 1998 with two tracks that do not feature Jay-Z: Ja Rule's "Bitch Betta Have My Money" and Wu-Tang Clan's "And You Don't Stop". The CD single was released in 1999 with two different tracks that do not feature Jay-Z: Case and Joe's "Faded Pictures" as well as Dru Hill and Redman's "How Deep Is Your Love". All songs were included in the Rush Hour soundtrack. more »

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), 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. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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10 facts about this song

Release Date "Can I Get A..." is from Jay-Z's third studio album called "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life". The album was released on September 29, 1998.

Collaborations The song features vocals from fellow American rapper Ja Rule and American R&B singer Amil, who at the time were not as well-known as Jay-Z but gained increased visibility through this collaboration.

Billboard Ranking "Can I Get A..." peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs charts.

Album Success The "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" album from which the song originates, won a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 1999. It was Jay-Z's biggest selling record at the time of its release.

Notable Achievement The song is notable for being one of the very few Jay-Z featured singles that he didn't perform - the chorus duties were solely performed by Ja Rule and Amil.

Movie Association The track was originally made for the movie soundtrack of "Rush Hour" starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. In the film, the song appears in the end credits and was the lead single released from the soundtrack.

Personal Reputation Boost The song is often seen as a breakthrough for both Ja Rule and Amil, as it granted them wider recognition in the hip-hop scene.

Music Video The video for "Can I Get A..." featured cameo appearances by actors Rebecca Gayheart, Jay Mohr and John Witherspoon (famous for his role as "Pops" on the sitcom, "The Wayans Bros") along with DJ Clue, rapper Stevie J and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash.

Songwriting Credits Jay-Z and Ja Rule are both credited as songwriters on the track, along with music producer, Irv Gotti, and rapper and songwriter, Rob Mays.

Popular Sampling The instrumental of the song was later used and made popular by rapper Fabolous in his 2001 single entitled "Can't Deny It."

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